Welcome to your second trimester—soon you’ll be halfway to term! During this trimester, your little one grows from the size of a peach to an…
2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)
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2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)3rd Trimester (weeks 28-40)Healthy Pregnancy
Count Kicks to Know Your Baby
Do you count kicks to know your baby? Taking time each day to check in with your baby, assess his or her movements, and simply…
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1st Trimester (weeks 1-13)2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)3rd Trimester (weeks 28-40)Healthy Pregnancy
How Marijuana Affects You, Your Pregnancy & Your Baby
Do you know how marijuana can affect your pregnancy and your baby? Marijuana (cannabis) is the most commonly used substance in pregnancy, according to the…
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Colostrum or “liquid gold” is the first gift you give your baby Your breasts produce colostrum as early as 16 weeks. This super milk is…
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1st Trimester (weeks 1-13)2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)3rd Trimester (weeks 28-40)
Your Healthiest Pregnancy: Trimester by Trimester
Experts agree that the best way to have the pregnancy and birth that you envision is to begin with a qualified healthcare provider who shares…
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1st Trimester (weeks 1-13)2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)3rd Trimester (weeks 28-40)Healthy Pregnancy
How Pregnancy Predicts Your Future Health
Can pregnancy be a window into your future health? ‘Yes,’ say experts at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), who are asking for healthcare providers…
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1st Trimester (weeks 1-13)2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)Healthy PregnancyPrenatal Care & Tests
Meet Your Developing Baby
Thanks to amazing developments in ultrasound technology, you can now see your developing baby from his earliest stages, when his heart starts to beat around…
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2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)3rd Trimester (weeks 28-40)Healthy PregnancyLabor & Birth
Understanding Cervical Length
As your pregnancy progresses, your prenatal care provider may advise on checking your cervical length, particularly if you’ve ever had a later miscarriage (post-first trimester)…
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Cigarettes Harm Your Baby for Life
Did you know that smoking affects your developing baby long after she’s born? In fact, it can affect her health well into adulthood. While fewer…
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2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)3rd Trimester (weeks 28-40)Healthy PregnancyLabor & BirthPregnancy Complications
7 Steps to Save Your Back
The 40 weeks of pregnancy are full of joyous moments, but there are often times a mommy-to-be’s comforting thoughts about her new baby can drift…
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Tips for a healthy pregnancy
When pregnant, you want to do what’s best for your growing baby. This seems simple but it’s easy to become overwhelmed with all of the…
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This Is How Pregnancy Changes Your Sleep Pattern
How will my sleep pattern change? You’re pregnant and the thing you need more than ever – sleep – is the one thing you just…
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Tips On How To Achieve The Healthiest Pregnancy
Your healthcare provider has an ulterior motive – she wants to talk to you before you get pregnant so that she can help you have…
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2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)Baby’s MilestonesHealth ComplicationsHealthy BabiesPrenatal Care & Tests
Alpha Fetoprotein Screening: Educate Yourself On What These Tests Mean
Everyone knows that at the beginning of pregnancy you have blood drawn, but have you ever stopped to think about what tests are being done…
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1st Trimester (weeks 1-13)2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)3rd Trimester (weeks 28-40)Baby’s MilestonesHealthy BabiesHealthy MomsHealthy PregnancyPregnancy Complications
Tips To A Healthy Pregnancy For Diabetic Women
In getting preconception care, you will work with your healthcare provider to learn what your particular health risks are regarding pregnancy, and how to prevent…
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1st Trimester (weeks 1-13)2nd Trimester (weeks 14-27)Healthy PregnancyWomen's Health
Learn How Pregnancy Affects Your Sex Life
You’ve probably figured out by now that sex had something to do with getting pregnant. But how does pregnancy affect sex? Now that you’re pregnant,…
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How to Prevent Premature Birth
As a pregnant woman, you probably know your due date and expect your baby to be born right around that time. But do you know…