The Early Signs of Pregnancy

If you are like many women, you probably don’t keep track of your menstrual periods as regularly as you should. Some women have irregular cycles and don’t always get their period when it is expected. Many women who are pregnant often don’t realize it until well after their period is due. There are some signs […]

Urinary Infections During Pregnancy

Most women have experienced the pain and discomfort of a urinary tract infection at least once in their lives. During pregnancy, the chances of contracting a UTI infection are greater. As if the discomfort of pregnancy weren’t enough, there is also the discomfiting bladder infection to deal with.
What is a UTI?
A UTI is […]

Getting Ready for the Home Stretch

The last few weeks of your pregnancy are physically the most uncomfortable.  The fetus is nearing maturity in development, and is gaining weight which definitely places an added strain on you. 
 False labor – vague abdominal aches that feel like labor but are not – is a common occurrence especially as D-Day gets nearer.  You […]

The Second Trimester

The period from week 13 to week 28 is the second trimester. This is the period that’s most physically comfortable for the expecting mom. The nausea in most cases subsides by this time and the pregnancy has begun to be visible. The risk of miscarriage drops during this phase and the fatigue […]

What to Expect in Your First Trimester

The first trimester – the period from the date of conception to 12 weeks – is a unique stage in your pregnancy, because you will not be aware in the first few weeks that you have conceived, and even after you will not appear pregnant.  Because of this, there are precautions to be exercised to […]

Your First Pregnancy Exam

If you have missed your period by at least 2 weeks, and you think you might be pregnant, a visit the doctor’s office for a thorough physical examination is a must at this stage. Make sure you have recalled the date of your last period before going so that they can determine your baby’s […]

Ectopic Pregnancy FAQ’s

My doctor has diagnosed me as being pregnant, but he says it’s an ectopic pregnancy, what does this mean?
This means that your egg has been fertilized outside the uterus, either in your fallopian tubes, cervical canal, or in your pelvic or abdominal cavity. This causes a fetus to develop outside of the uterus causing […]

Symptoms to See a Doctor Over if You are Pregnant

If you are pregnant and have any of the following symptoms, please see a doctor immediately as it could mean that something is seriously wrong with you or the baby you are carrying. Most women expect some discomfort during a normal pregnancy, but if you have the symptoms listed below, it is not normal for […]