Pregnancy

The platelet count test measures the number of platelets in a given blood sample. The platelets count decreases during pregnancy. As a single test, it can tell little about overall health and even less about the particular condition causing the abnormal platelet count.

Dr. Amos answers your fertility and pregnancy questions!

Spotting in early pregnancy can be normal or it can predict a miscarriage. About 20-30% of all pregnant women experience spotting early in pregnancy but the majority go on to have a healthy baby.

There are many body changes during pregnancy that will happen both physically and emotionally. We will explain them here as well as offer some suggestions for relief.

The earliest time a urine pregnancy test is positive is around the time of your missed period, and a blood test will be positive 2-3 days earlier.

Weight gain during pregnancy is a top concern, not only for how you will look and feel but also because it can be a determining factor in a healthy and happy pregnancy. Being overweight or underweight during pregnancy can both have adverse effects.

Finding the right baby name isn't always easy. Here are lists of popular baby names through the decades.

Heartburn or pyrosis is a common complaint during pregnancy. It is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw.

It is recommended that you sleep on the left side during pregnancy, especially during the last 3-4 months. Women who sleep on their back or the right side have an increased risk of stillbirth.

The term "viability" may apply to the baby potentially surviving if born prematurely, and it also may mean that the fetus is still alive inside the uterus.

How do I know I gain enough?

Is there an increased risk of birth defects?

First Trimester Tests Pregnancy Chance with a Negative Pregnancy Test No Period, Am I Pregnant?

Having a baby is basically the same around the world but each nation's approach to prenatal and maternity care varies according to national policy. In Sweden, most mothers-to-be enjoy the services of midwives instead of doctors and nurses.

Only babyMed gets it right: We help couples get pregnant faster with our most precise fertility and pregnancy tools and calculators so they have a healthy and happy pregnancy.

You should sleep in the position that's most comfortable for you during pregnancy, though the left side appears safer than the back or right side.  

   

There is moderate variability and/or there are accelerations QUESTION: Are there significant decelerations with >=50% of contractions for 1 hour or more?  

Slow Rising hCG Levels In Early Pregnancy hCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours very early in pregnancy, when the hCG is below 6,000 mIU/ml. A rise above 60% in 48 hours is considered normal and below 53% abnormal. 

Last week I saw a patient for her first prenatal visit. She was 8 weeks pregnant and her pregnancy was achieved with IVF (in vitro fertilization).

Choosing an Ob/Gyn or midwife to deliver your baby and provide prenatal care can be one of the biggest decisions you make. Here are 12 steps for finding a good Ob/Gyn or midwife.

Pregnant women often find it difficult to get good sleep because they can't get a comfortable position, and sometimes it’s for no reason at all. One way to sleep more comfortably? Invest in a good pregnancy pillow.

According to Wikipedia, Forest bathing is the practice of taking a short, leisurely visit to a forest for health benefits. The practice originated in Japan where it is called shinrin-yoku (森林浴) in Japanese (it is also called sēnlínyù (森林浴) in Mandarin and sanlimyok (산림욕) in Korean).

According to a national survey in the United States, pregnancies occur in 750,000 teens every year.