Pregnancy

A fetus is the developing baby at eight weeks until birth. Before the baby is categorized as a fetus it changes from egg to fertilized egg or zygote to embryo. The fetus at eight weeks already has developed a sense of movement, but the…

Pregnancy brings with it a lot of aches and pains, but most of those disappear when the baby arrives. Stretch marks are one of the annoyances of pregnancy that does not disappear. Stretch marks do fade after some time has passed, but they…

That first glimpse of your baby in an ultrasound picture is an exciting moment -- the high-frequency sound waves of an ultrasound creates a picture of the placenta and baby in the uterus. Ultrasounds should be used only when medically…

Expectant mothers and fathers are right to wonder about the facts of pregnancy and delivery; there's so much hype and misinformation being distributed, even at the doctor's office. Knowing the facts can make it easier to take charge of your…

The early days of pregnancy can be an anxious time, especially for a woman who has had a miscarriage in the past. Many women wish they had a window into the uterus to check and make sure the pregnancy is progressing as it should. Thanks to…

During the final trimester of pregnancy, a woman has to sleep on her back because side and stomach sleeping have become impossible. Sleeping on your back during pregnancy is not always easy, but there are methods that can help you.…

At 23 weeks pregnant, your baby is over halfway to your due date. Fetal development is at an exciting point as your baby is preparing to survive outside your womb. In fact, there is a small chance your baby could survive if born at 23…

Settling on the choice to shading your hair during pregnancy is a decision no one but you can make. It isn't illicit, and dissimilar to smoking cigarettes or drinking liquor, scarcely any investigations have demonstrated that shading your…

Every pregnant woman has experienced that "in-between" phase both before and after having a baby. Your regular pants don't fit, but the maternity pants are still too big. Let the belly band be your answer. This very stretchy, expandable…

Whether for curiosity or planning, many couples find out the sex of their baby during pregnancy. One of the first things a couple often asks is, "Can you tell us the sex of the baby? When can we find out?" There are several ways this can be…