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Pregnancy: Relationship Changes On this page: Overview Overview Pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your … to schedule some adult time together too. For many couples, pregnancy is an exciting time of change. But it's also a …
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… Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Babies whose mothers breathe second-hand smoke during pregnancy are also more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of: Placenta problems. (The …
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… Sex During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If your pregnancy is progressing without problems, it's okay to have … Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during pregnancy can cause serious problems. If you think you or …
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… Swelling During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … some mild swelling because of normal fluid buildup during pregnancy. It's most common in your face, hands, or feet. As your pregnancy continues, your uterus puts pressure on blood …
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… Fatigue During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … feel tired. Caring for yourself when you're tired During pregnancy, your body is doing a lot of hard work. Try these … you don't have to do. Give yourself permission to play the "pregnancy card." You and your baby come first. Exercise. A …
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Pregnancy: Blood Clots On this page: Overview Overview A … pulmonary embolism. There's a higher risk for clots during pregnancy and after delivery. That's because of changes in hormones and blood …
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Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet On this page: Overview Related … diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special … iron in your second and third trimesters as you did before pregnancy. Include nuts, beans, raisins, leafy green …
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… Fever During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to develop a viral illness that causes a fever during pregnancy or after your delivery. Mild fevers that last only a short time usually …
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Pregnancy: Kick Counts On this page: Overview Related … that your baby is healthy. Most women—especially in a first pregnancy—feel their baby move for the first time between 16 … or nurse advice line. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 …
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Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening) On this page: Overview … mothers, dropping usually occurs 2 to 4 weeks before delivery, but it can happen earlier. In women who have … the birth canal (crowning). Labour and Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: … Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology … Pregnancy Dropping Lightening …