Why do some women experience period-like symptoms during early pregnancy? From glucose tolerance tests to managing dry skin, knowing what to expect in each trimester reduces anxiety and ensures better health monitoring.
Fluid retention is very common during pregnancy, particularly in the later stages. There are a few things you can do to prevent or alleviate this problem if it happens. If swelling occurs suddenly or is accompanied by repeated weight gain of more than 2 lb.
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Traditional symptoms of pregnancy such as missing a period or morning sickness, are recognized easily. However, there are other symptoms that also point to pregnancy—even though they are less common.
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Once you know you're pregnant, your next concern will likely be, "Is my baby developing normally?" Measuring your blood level of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG, produced by the growing placenta, every few days can help determine whether your pregnancy is progressing well.
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Whether a woman wants to be pregnant or would prefer not to be, if she's getting unusual around the time she expects her menstrual period, she's likely to want to know whether they might indicate pregnancy. Headaches can be one of the earliest signs of pregnancy, and many women experience them.
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It's possible to have what appears to be a period, even if you're pregnant. It's also possible to have a negative home pregnancy test and still be pregnant. If you think you might be pregnant, even though you're having vaginal bleeding and you have a negative pregnancy test, talk to your medical provider.
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According to Sutter Health, some women have Braxton-Hicks contractions during their pregnancy; a Braxton-Hicks contraction is an irregular, non-painful tightening of the uterine layers.
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Diastasis recti occurs when the left and right side of the abdominal muscles separate, leaving a gap in the center of the stomach, according to the website Pregnancy-Info.net. This condition is common in pregnant women and premature newborns.
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Painting during pregnancy is not recommended, because the exact effects of the paint fumes are not well-understood by doctors and scientists. Different types of paint pose different risks to pregnant women.
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During pregnancy, the health of the mother can directly affect the health of the unborn baby. Having a fever during pregnancy can have a catastrophic effect on the baby depending on the intensity of the fever and the trimester it occurs in.
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Boy or girl? It's perhaps the most common question asked of pregnant women, and many a pregnant woman looks forward to learning the sex of her baby with almost as much anticipation as her due date.
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Women's bodies change significantly during pregnancy. Because the growing baby is in the pelvic cavity and also has to pass through the pelvis during delivery, many of these changes are localized to the pelvis. Women experience a variety of sensations during pregnancy, which may include pelvic discomfort or burning.
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Most women have no trouble packing on pounds over the course of their pregnancy. Extra food and calories give your baby the nutrients he needs to grow and allow you to build fat stores for breast feeding.
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Your baby will grow and gain weight throughout your entire pregnancy, but he will significantly increase in size only during the last trimester. Even during the last month of pregnancy, your baby will rapidly gain weight, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Your third child isn't any less special than your first or second child, so you can go ahead and announce your third pregnancy with the same flair you gave to your first two pregnancies. Deciding how and when to announce your pregnancy is a very personal decision.
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The stresses on a woman's body during pregnancy are significant and come from a variety of sources. Hormones cause the body and mind to function differently than normal in preparing the body for the rigors of bringing a baby to term and caring for a newborn.
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Pregnant women are at risk for developing gallbladder problems. Increased hormone levels during pregnancy can interfere with gallbladder function. The University of Maryland Medical Center advises that pregnancy increases the risk for developing gallstones--small deposits that form inside the gallbladder system.
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The richly fragrant bark of the cinnamon tree has been used for centuries as a culinary seasoning and botanical medicine.
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Dandruff, which consists of itching and flaking of the scalp, can be more common during pregnancy. This is because your hormones are producing extra oil, causing buildup and flakes on your scalp.
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Pregnancy changes a woman’s body to such a significant extent, it’s no wonder that some women experience unusual or unanticipated symptoms at one time or another during their nine months.
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Many women who are trying to conceive, or who’ve missed a period, examine each symptom they experience as a potential sign of pregnancy.
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