Sunburn only goes skin deep, so it can't directly affect your baby if you're pregnant; however, the side effects of a severe sunburn could have undesirable effects on your pregnancy. Because pregnancy can increase your sun sensitivity, take extra...
From the moment you receive a positive pregnancy test until the moment your baby is safely delivered, it's only natural that you worry about your baby's health and wellness. Pregnancy is packed with variables, health concerns and other issues that...
The journey through a pregnancy is a thrilling, scary, emotional ride. For nine months, you will have another human being growing inside of you--one that you helped to create. While you're busy readying your family for its newest member, shopping...
Your psychology has a deep, long-lasting effect on your entire body. During pregnancy, depression, anxiety and other psychological conditions in the mother can cause physical changes, including impaired fetal growth, as well as mental effects,...
Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for the growth and development of the fetus during pregnancy. Low amounts of maternal calcium can result in pregnancy and developmental complications in the fetus. While the Institute of Medicine’s Food...
Optimal fetal positioning during labor -- where your baby is head down and facing your back -- positively influences your labor. Babies in this ideal position have an easier time moving through your pelvis and down the birth canal. Since fetal...
During pregnancy, it is important to consider the safeness of everything you eat or drink. Caffeine, which is found in coffee, soda, tea, chocolate and other food items, is a stimulant and a diuretic. In addition to potentially raising your heart...
As your pregnancy progresses, you might find sleeping more difficult. Your larger size makes it harder to get comfortable or you might wake up with unexplained twinges or spasms. Your sleeping position affects both you and your baby's health....
Your baby grows and changes each day throughout your pregnancy. Brain development is one of the most important ways your baby grows, and you can encourage a healthy brain by eating certain foods. Jonny Bowden and Allison Tannis, in their book,...
Bartter syndrome, also called Bartter's syndrome, is an inherited genetic defect that can lead to deficiencies in potassium and other minerals. If left untreated, Bartter syndrome can inhibit growth and even lead to kidney failure. There are a...
Carrying twins increases the risk of pregnancy complications that can affect one or both babies or the pregnancy itself. Many irregular heartbeats resolve spontaneously before birth, but some serious conditions can cause an irregular heartbeat in...
Although a special process, being pregnant can be difficult to manage. Not being able to actively care for your baby is often challenging when relying on your doctor to tell you what's happening while your baby is in utero. It is important to...
Many pregnant women eagerly look for signs of their baby dropping, which is also called engagement or lightening, toward the end of the third trimester. Although the process of the baby dropping can vary greatly depending upon the individual woman...
Feeling your baby move is one of the major milestones of any pregnancy, but it can be startling at first. Your baby’s movements might feel like popping popcorn or fluttering butterfly wings at first and feel sharper as the baby gets larger....
In the last weeks of your pregnancy, you may notice increased pressure in the pelvic area. This is usually caused by your baby dropping into position. If your due date is right around the corner and your baby has not yet dropped into position,...
It is estimated that up to 25 percent of all pregnancies may end in miscarriage in the first trimester. There are some signs and symptoms of possible miscarriage. It is important to realize, however, that many women who experience some, or even...
The heart is one of the earliest developing organs in a new baby, and hearing that tiny heartbeat is one of the first pregnancy memories for many new parents. During pregnancy, a baby's heart goes through many changes during development that...
From conception to birth, a baby undergoes dramatic changes in its mother's uterus. Fertilization occurs at the two week mark, and the baby is only a small cluster of cells. By the 40 week mark, however, that cluster has become a full-grown...
At first, the movements of your baby are sporadic. But as the weeks progress, your baby begins to become stronger and those kicks more regular -- and sometimes painful -- leaving you sore, especially in the ribs. Just like with any other issue or...
By the 34th week of pregnancy, most babies have moved into a head-down position in preparation for delivery. Some, however, do not. Babies that are positioned feet or buttocks down in the womb are called “breech babies.” Babies that...
Routine appointments with your obstetrician last an average of five minutes throughout your pregnancy. You step on the scale, leave a urine sample, have your measurements taken and are sent on your merry way. If you've ever been chastised by your...
Your baby's position in the womb changes with the pace of his mental and physical development. The third trimester of your pregnancy heralds many physical changes in the womb and your baby. All of his organs are fully developed by the seventh...
Having a healthy and balanced diet throughout your life is important, especially during pregnancy. Your diet must provide enough energy and nutrients for you, as well as for the needs of your growing fetus. The developing fetus obtains all of its...
During pregnancy, women often experience emotional changes that can lead to arguing with their partner. This arguing can have serious consequences for both baby and mother. Normal arguing is not likely to cause any harm, but excessive arguing that...
According to a 2006 study published in "National Vital Statistics Reports," at least 10 percent of women smoke while pregnant. Exposure to smoke prenatally increases the risk for several adverse outcomes for the fetus, including miscarriage and...
Most mothers know that good nutrition is especially important during pregnancy. What women eat during pregnancy affects the physical and mental development of their child for years to come. Adding certain brain-boosting foods to a balanced diet...
If you exercised regularly before becoming pregnant, remaining active throughout pregnancy can help you maintain your strength and even relieve uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, backaches and constipation. But pushing your body too hard can...
Weight gain during pregnancy is not only normal, but it is also healthy. At every prenatal appointment, your obstetrician will measure your weight to ensure that you are gaining weight at a healthy pace. There are some specific cases when losing...
A developing baby is completely dependent upon its mother for nutrition. As the mother consumes foods, she digests the foods into smaller molecules that the intestine absorbs into her bloodstream, which she then passes into the bloodstream of her...
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