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A baby's development is an incredible process. Watch the full-color animations in Pregnancy TV to see how a baby develops from a single cell! Rea
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A baby's development is an incredible process. Watch the full-color animations in Pregnancy TV to see how a baby develops from a single cell! Rea
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Pregnant women are strongly urged not to drink alcohol or smoke during pregnancy. These substances can cause many complications during pregnancy, have
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Amniocentesis is a procedure used to draw a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds and cushions the baby in the womb. This fluid contains ce
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When you are about 15 weeks pregnant, your doctor may offer amniocentesis. Amniocentesis is a test that detects or rules out certain inherited di
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The Apgar score is a screening test used to measure the vital signs of a baby at birth.
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Babies feed at different intervals, depending on their age and personality. In general, breast milk is digested more rapidly than formula, so breast-f
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As you begin to get ready for your baby to come home, there are a few essential items that you'll want to make sure you have. Many of these items can
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In the second and third trimesters, your baby's growth may add pressure to your uterus and pelvis. Your elevated estrogen levels also cause your ligam
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Bathing can be a very pleasurable experience for you and your baby. The baby's skin is soft, and it should be treated with care. If this is your first
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Your journey through pregnancy is perhaps the biggest physical change your body will ever undergo. Ideally, you should see a doctor before you ge
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Rh incompatibility occurs when the mother's blood type is Rh negative and her fetus's blood type is Rh positive. An alternative name is Rh disea
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The Bradley method is a childbirth education approach based on the philosophy that with preparation, education, and a supportive coach, childbirth wit
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Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk contains appropriate amounts of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. It also provides
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Breastfeeding is often a positive and rewarding experience for mothers, though it may also be challenging or difficult, particularly at first. A breas
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Proper nipple care, positioning, appropriate nursing frequency, and other measures can prevent many common breastfeeding problems.
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Choosing how and what to feed your baby is a personal decision that deserves careful and thorough consideration. Breastfeeding is the natural nutritio
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The term "fetal presentation" refers to the part of your baby's body that is closest to the birth canal. In most full-term pregnancies, the baby
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The term "fetal presentation" refers to the part of your baby's body that is closest to the birth canal. In most full-term pregnancies, the baby
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In the last weeks of most pregnancies, your baby will be head-down in your uterus. A small percentage of babies assume different positions, some of wh
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Figuring out your estimated due date is simple. Add 7 days to the first day of your last normal menstrual period. Then count backwards 3 months.
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Review Date: 12/1/2010Zev Williams MD, PhD, FACOG, Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Re
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Review Date: 12/1/2010Zev Williams MD, PhD, FACOG, Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Re
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An "insufficient" cervix is a weakened cervix that predisposes a woman to mid-term miscarriage or early (premature) delivery. This has also been calle
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Your life as you knew it is completely changed once your baby arrives. Taking care of a baby is a full-time job, and you're going to feel it - physica
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You have lots of decisions to make now that you're expecting a baby, and one of the first things you'll need to consider is who will care for you duri
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Chorionic villus sampling, or CVS, is a prenatal test that can detect certain genetic abnormalities in the fetus. To perform the test, a physician use
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Chorionic villi are microscopic projections that line the chorion, the outermost layer of the embryonic sac. Surgeons sample these projections fo
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Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. It is often performed in healthy boys for cultural or religious reasons. In th
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Growing a baby is hard work! During pregnancy you will be affected both by the physical growth of the baby and changes in your hormone levels. Yo
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During your monthly checkups, your caregiver will weigh you, check your blood pressure, and take a urine sample to test for sugar or protein in your u
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For some women, the doctor recommends total or partial bed rest during their pregnancy. They may be at high risk for preterm labor or other compl
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A birthing plan simply outlines and clarifies your preferences for labor and delivery. The process of thinking through your options and discussing the
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Your doctor may suggest a c-section when a vaginal birth isn't possible or safe for you or your baby. Many situations can warrant a c-section, an
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In a normal pregnancy, your baby is positioned head down in your uterus.
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If you are returning to work after the delivery, you have probably thought about what types of arrangements will be needed for childcare. Selecti
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There is no right or wrong, best or worst position to give birth. It depends on where you're comfortable and what's happening. Most women do well lyin
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Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of pregnancy during the first 20 weeks of gestation. It is also called "spontaneous abortion," or early pregnancy
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Pregnant women should eat a balanced, nutritional diet and increase their calorie intake to meet the needs of the developing fetus and their changing
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There is no special diet that will help you get pregnant. However, if you are considering pregnancy, you should eat a balanced diet and take a vitamin
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An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants in some part of the body other than the uterus. In 95% of all ectopic pregnancies, the eg
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Your understanding of what happens during labor and delivery as well as your attitude toward it - affect the amount of pain you feel while giving
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An episiotomy is a surgical procedure that enlarges the vaginal opening during labor by cutting the perineum, the skin and muscles between the vulva a
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There are many benefits to being active during pregnancy. You may not feel great every day of your pregnancy, but exercise should make you feel better
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As you near the end of your pregnancy, you may start noticing signs and feeling symptoms of false labor. They can set in one month or one day before y
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Review Date: 12/1/2010Zev Williams MD, PhD, FACOG, Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Re
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Review Date: 12/1/2010Zev Williams MD, PhD, FACOG, Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY. Re
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