Pregnancy Week by Week
Pregnancy begins with fertilization and then passes through several stages, including the transfer of the fertilized egg to the uterus to stick to its wall. But in some cases, the fertilized egg cannot reach the uterus and gets stuck in the fallopian tube, the abdominal…
Are you pregnant or are you not? If you’ve been busy between the sheets with the hope of making a baby, this might be a question of paramount importance to you. You might have to rely on guesswork until you are a few weeks along.…
One morning the unexpected happened… You spotted a few drops of blood on your underwear. Frantically you called up your doctor and a few hours later you were at his office waiting to see him. After a thorough checkup you were sent home with the…
Birth stories tend to be very comforting when you’re looking for ways to ease the nervousness surrounding your fast approaching delivery. It is a great source as it relates real experiences – the various ways in which mothers prepare for delivery, the strategies adopted to…
You’ve just returned from what might be your last prenatal checkup. You’ve passed your due date and also measure a little big. Your obstetrician informed you that if you don’t go into labor naturally in the coming 5 days you will need to be induced. …
It happened once before. You thought you were in labor. Excited and anxious you headed to the hospital only to be told they were “Braxton Hicks Contractions”. Oops, false alarm! Pregnancy is difficult to predict and such confusions are common occurrences. But, how will you…
Some women experience short spasms of pain in the abdominal area in early pregnancy. It is known as cramping and feels similar to menstrual cramps in their intensity. Are cramps in the early stages of pregnancy normal or is it a cause of concern? The…
The back pain that started in the first trimester of pregnancy has reached its peak as you crawl into the final trimester. The reason behind this is your highly flexible back. The center of gravity shifts and the lower spine curves in to support the…
Pregnancy calls for a mandatory visit to the dentist’s office and some additional dental care on your part. The relationship between pregnancy and oral health often perplexes many expectant women. “How do teeth regulate the health and well being of the baby?” this is what…