Archive for the 'Pregnancy Symptoms & Signs' Category
The First Signs Of Pregnancy: Am I Pregnant?
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007It’s important for a woman to know the first signs of pregnancy, especially if you are trying to become pregnant. As soon as you become pregnant, it is important to begin a pregnancy nutrition and fitness program, see your doctor, begin taking prenatal vitamins, etc. Here are some of the first signs of pregnancy that […]
Early Pregnancy - A Critical Time
Monday, March 19th, 2007Seeing the first ultra sounds of your developing baby, hearing its heartbeat the firt time and feeling its first kick, are amazing moments during your pregnancy. But these are not the first or early signs of your pregnancy. Early pregnancy signs are rarely as pleasant and often include morning sickness, bleeding, fatigue and cramping. These […]
Periods and Pregnancy - Bleeding During Pregnancy
Wednesday, March 14th, 2007A pleasant benefit of pregnancy is no monthly period for nine months. Upon conception, your body begins to produce a pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG. This hormone signals your body to stop ovulation which also stops your monthly period. Most home pregnancy tests work by testing your urine for HCG, if the […]
Recognizing the Early Signs of Pregnancy and Taking Action
Tuesday, March 13th, 2007Early pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and can be difficult to detect. Some woman begin experiencing symptoms within 1 week of conception other women within 2 to 4 weeks. The most well known pregnancy symptoms include morning sickness and a missed or late menstrual cycle. Other early pregnancy symptoms can easily be confused […]
The Stages of Pregnancy - The Pregnancy Trimesters
Tuesday, March 13th, 2007The stages of pregnancy are commonly called trimesters. The three trimesters span a total of forty weeks. The first and second pregnancy trimesters are each thirteen weeks long and the third pregnancy trimester is 14 weeks long. Your forty week pregnancy begins with the first day of your last menstrual cycle. The standard use of […]
