Braxton Hicks contractions are characterized by tightening of the uterine muscles for about one to two minutes. Unlike contractions that occur during labor, these contractions are generally painless,...
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Generally, yes. If you have a normal, low-risk pregnancy, commercial flights do not pose considerable risks, unless you're a flight attendant and has to fly really frequently, in which case...
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During your second trimester of pregnancy, you will notice some skin changes, usually pigmentation and discoloration in certain areas. One of the most remarkable is the formation of a dark line that...
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I just had a fetal anomaly scan last week. This ultrasound examination is a detailed check conducted between 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy to screen for structural abnormalities that a fetus may have....
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Filed in archive Second Trimester
by ruth on December 05, 2007
I am now on my 19th week of pregnancy and I should be feeling the baby move around this time. I just had my last prenatal check up the other day and when the doctor asked if I felt movements......
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So you're taking prenatal multivitamins. But do you know that the timing and manner you take them can affect their efficacy? To make the most of your iron supplements or iron-containing...
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As your pregnancy progresses, you may find that sleep is getting more and more elusive. The weight of the baby, your changing shape, and shifting joints makes it hard to find a comfortable sleeping...
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