Pregnancy
Fetal Development Week by Week
Exciting times are ahead during the early days and weeks of your pregnancy. Whether you’ve been anticipating becoming pregnant or it’s a sweet surprise, keep in mind that it may be several weeks after you...
An Overview of the Pregnancy Trimesters
In the first few weeks, all the things your baby needs to grow in the uterus will form, including the placenta, the umbilical cord, and the amniotic sac that will fill with amniotic fluid. Starting off as a bundle of cells, your little one will soon begin to develop a spine; the major organs such as brain, heart, ...
When Do You Start Showing?
If you've just found out you're pregnant, congratulations! Alternatively, you might have known for some time and may be curious about when your pre...
All About Pregnancy Hormones
All through your life, your health and well-being depend on hormones, the chemical messengers that coordinate and control the functions of cells an...
Full-Term Pregnancy Explained
There's no sure-fire way to prevent a late- or post term pregnancy. However, you are more likely to go past your due date if
- you are pregnant with your first child
- you've had a late- ...