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How do Pregnancy Tests Work?


Pregnancy tests identify a special hormone in the blood or urine produced during pregnancy. This hormone is called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), often referred to as the pregnancy hormone.

How do I Calculate My Pregnancy Due Date?


You're pregnant! The next question is: When is the baby due? Calculating the pregnancy due date is not complicated. There are several methods to calculate your estimated due date, but we all know that babies have their own timetables and most don't arrive on the estimated due date.

Why Shouldnt I Smoke During Pregnancy?


There are a lot of good reasons to quit smoking, but isn't your baby the most compelling? Researchers agree that smoking during pregnancy can be a leading contributor to a range of health problems, both for the mother and the baby.Smoking during pregnancy increases the amount of nicotine and carbon monoxide, both poisonous, in the mother's bloodstream.

The Stages of Pregnancy


There are three distinct stages of pregnancy, called trimesters, each about 13 weeks. The stage of pregnancy, or trimester, is important to your baby's growth and might be uncomfortable for you.

Kegel Exercise for a Healthy Pregnancy


With Kegal exercise, your pregnancy can be more comfortable before, during, and after your baby is born. With the proper kegal exercise, you can strengthen the vaginal muscles and allow for smoother pregnancy.

You Might Be Pregnant If


Your breasts are now twice their normal size.One of the early trademarks of pregnancy are sensitive, sore breasts.

So You Think You're Pregnant? A Brief Discussion Of Common Pregnancy Symptoms


A baby begins life even before he is born - from conception until the uterus finally pushes him out of his mother's body. This is the phenomenon we call pregnancy.

Is a Healthy Pregnancy Possible After Gastric Bypass Surgery?


When a woman in the child bearing years undergoes gastric bypass surgery to lose weight one of the first things she will hear from the nay-sayers is that after surgery she cannot have a healthy pregnancy because of presumed nutritional deficiencies. The contrary is true.

Can a Woman With PCOS Get Pregnant?


One of the most common questions I get from women who are newly diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome is "Will I ever get pregnant?" I have not been able to find specific studies regarding fertility and PCOS-likely because it is so hard to track those who are successful in getting pregnant without medical intervention. One source said that women with PCOS have an 80-90 percent chance of having a baby, but I was unable to find any research studies to back this up.

Pregnant Mothers and Starbucks


Many mothers are addicted to caffeine and cannot handle going without during the nine months of pregnancy. The damage done to the fetus is a very critical issue in this time of development.

Obesity And Pregnancy


If you are overweight when you become pregnant, your physician will likely recommend that you gain less weight than a woman who is average or normal weight. You should not diet during pregnancy because it is vital that you supply your body and unborn baby with an adequate number of nutrients.

Weight Loss After Pregnancy - The Importance Of Setting Goals


One of the best things you can do is set some goals for yourself. Goal setting is an important aspect of any successful weight loss strategy.

How Fast Will I Lose The Weight I Gained During Pregnancy?


Remember as with any weight loss and exercise program, moderation is the key! How fast you lose weight will depend on a number of factors, including the amount of weight you gained during your pregnancy.Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds within the first 2 weeks of delivery.

Finding Time To Exercise After Pregnancy


If exercise is so obviously the answer to losing weight after childbirth, then why aren't more women doing it? The answer isn't as tricky as you may think.One problem most new mothers will report is that they don't feel that they have enough time to exercise after birth.

Weight Loss After Pregnancy - The Final Word


One point can't be emphasized enough. Weight loss takes time after pregnancy.

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