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Healthy pregnancy
- Childbirth education: Get ready for labor and delivery Childbirth education classes — Know what to expect during labor and delivery.
- Working during pregnancy: Do's and don'ts Working during pregnancy — How to have a healthy, productive nine months on the job.
- Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid during pregnancy Foods to avoid during pregnancy — Know what foods could harm you or your baby.
- Pregnancy weight gain: What's healthy? Pregnancy weight gain is crucial for your baby's health. Know how much to gain.
- Preterm labor: Take prevention seriously Preterm labor can have serious consequences. Reduce the risk by making healthy lifestyle choices.
- Pregnancy diet: Essential nutrients when you're eating for two Pregnancy diet — When you're pregnant, eat food packed with these essential nutrients.
- Pregnancy nutrition: Healthy eating for you and your baby Pregnancy nutrition — Eat these healthy foods to help you and your baby thrive.
- Pregnancy and fish: What's too little — or too much? Pregnancy and fish is a controversial topic. Here's advice from a Mayo Clinic specialist.
- Back pain during pregnancy Back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy. Here's how to find relief.
- Pregnancy and exercise: Baby, let's move! Pregnancy and exercise — What you need to know to stay safe, stay motivated.
- Prenatal testing: Should you consider it? Prenatal testing is optional. If you're considering prenatal testing, make an informed decision.
- Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not Sex during pregnancy — If your doctor agrees, follow your sex drive where it leads.
- Prenatal vitamins: Give your baby the best start Prenatal vitamins are an important part of pregnancy nutrition — even before conception. Here's why.
- Twin pregnancy: What multiples mean for mom Twin pregnancy? Here's help taking care of yourself — and your babies.
- H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine Q & A H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine — Answers to your important questions.
- Pregnancy due date calculator Due date calculator — Use this tool to find out when your baby is due.
First trimester
- Fetal development: The first trimester Fetal development begins before you even know you're pregnant. Here's what happens early on.
- First trimester pregnancy: What to expect First trimester pregnancy brings physical changes, anxiety and exhilaration.
- Prenatal care: What to expect during the first trimester Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy.
- Fetal ultrasound Fetal ultrasound — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this exam for pregnant women.
- First trimester screening First trimester screening — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this new prenatal screening test.
- Chorionic villus sampling Chorionic villus sampling — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this early prenatal test.
Second trimester
- Fetal development: The second trimester Fetal development progresses rapidly in the second trimester. Check out the weekly changes.
- Second trimester pregnancy: What to expect Second trimester pregnancy may bring welcome relief from nausea, breast tenderness and other symptoms.
- Prenatal care: What to expect during the second trimester Prenatal care continues throughout the second trimester with monthly checkups.
- Glucose challenge test Glucose challenge test — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this gestational diabetes screening test.
- Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal diagnostic test.
- Quad screen Quad screen — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this common prenatal screening test.
- Amniocentesis Amniocentesis — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this prenatal test.
Third trimester
- Fetal development: The third trimester Fetal development continues as your due date approaches. The countdown is on!
- Overdue pregnancy: What to do when baby's overdue Overdue pregnancy? Understand why it happens and what's next.
- Third trimester pregnancy: What to expect Third trimester pregnancy — Know what changes to expect and how to prepare for birth.
- Prenatal care: What to expect during the third trimester Prenatal care continues until delivery. Here's the lowdown on your final prenatal visits.
- Gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
- Group B strep Group B strep — Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors, complications.
- Stretch marks Stretch marks — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments.
- Glucose challenge test Glucose challenge test — Overview covers definition, preparation, results of this gestational diabetes screening test.
- Fetal fibronectin test Fetal fibronectin test — Overview covers risks, results of testing to rule out preterm labor.
Pregnancy problems
- Heart problems and pregnancy: Know the risks Heart problems and pregnancy — Find out how to prepare for pregnancy, labor and delivery.
- High blood pressure and pregnancy: Healthy mom, healthy baby High blood pressure and pregnancy — When you have hypertension, pregnancy requires special care.
- Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know Epilepsy and pregnancy — Get the facts on prenatal care, medication risks and more.
- Pregnancy bed rest: When it's needed, what it means Pregnancy bed rest presents many challenges. Know what it means and how to cope.
- Coping with pregnancy loss Pregnancy loss is devastating. Here are some ways to cope with your grief.
- Pregnancy and diabetes: From conception to birth Pregnancy and diabetes — What you need to know to deliver a healthy baby.
- Antidepressants: Are they safe during pregnancy? Antidepressants are central to treating depression. But during pregnancy, it's important to weigh risks.
- Cholestasis of pregnancy Cholestasis of pregnancy — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatment of itching during pregnancy.
- Morning sickness Morning sickness — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and remedies for pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting.
- Placenta previa Placenta previa — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this potentially dangerous pregnancy complication.
- Premature birth Premature birth — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of preterm labor and premature birth.
- Preeclampsia Preeclampsia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common pregnancy complication.
- Placental abruption Placental abruption — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this dangerous pregnancy complication.
- Teen pregnancy: Help your teen handle pregnancy Teen pregnancy — Find out how to help your teen deal with an unplanned pregnancy.
