What do I need to know about pregnancy?

Understanding your pregnancy week by week can help you make good decisions throughout your pregnancy. The average pregnancy lasts an average of 40 weeks (280 days) from the first day of the last menstrual period to the estimated date of delivery or 266 days from the time of ovulation/fertilization to the dues date. babyMed teaches you everything you need to know about pregnancy, from getting pregnant to nutrition and sex to having a healthy baby. The more you know about your pregnancy week by week, the more prepared you'll be to face what lies ahead.

Keeping your growing baby and yourself safe is a large concern when pregnant. Find out what's safe and what's not during pregnancy with our pregnancy safety guide. Get informed, and then relax, because knowing more helps you make the right choices.

Learn everything you need to know about the pregnancy trimesters, pregnancy testing, planning, and safety. Read about those early pregnancy signs and symptoms, what to expect on your prenatal visits, pregnancy do's and don'ts, and so much more.

The Effects of Fruits and Vegetables on Your Growing Baby

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has published a study linking fruit and vegetable consumption to the prevention of undernourished fetuses. ... read more »

Can Morning Sickness Predict Your Baby's Gender?

There are countless pregnancy maths out there, and as soon as you get pregnant, you will hear them all. But which are fact and which are true? Can morning sickness really predict a baby's gender? ... read more »

Are Mixed Martial Arts Safe During Pregnancy?

Are mixed martial arts safe during pregnancy? ... read more »

Better Access to HIV Medications for Pregnant Women

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports the availability of HIV medication for pregnant women in poorer countries increased in 2009. ... read more »

Twin Weight Difference At Birth May Determine Future Health Risks

Twins rarely weigh the same amount at birth, but often both babies will weigh within a few ounces of one another. In some cases, one twin may be significantly smaller or larger than their sibling. ... read more »

Amniotic-Fluid Embolism and Medical Induction of Labor

Amniotic-fluid embolism and medical induction of labor: a retrospective, population-based cohort study. ... read more »

Pregnancy Deaths on the Decline but Numbers are Still High

Trends in Maternal Mortality has reported a 34% reduction in pregnancy deaths between 1990 and 2008. ... read more »

Medical Therapy in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

PCOS is characterized by oligo-amenorrhea, clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries, and, often, morbid obesity. ... read more »

Melanoma and Pregnancy

Nearly one-third of cases of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, are diagnosed in women during their childbearing years and during pregnancy. ... read more »

How Pre-Pregnancy Weight Affects Stillbirth Risk

Maternal obesity more than doubles the risk of stillbirth and neonatal death. ... read more »

How to Deal with Pregnancy in Your 30's in 12 Steps

Let our 12 step guide help you deal with pregnancy in your 30's. ... read more »

The Preconceptual Contraception Paradigm

Women with a BMI in excess of 35 kg m(2) should lose weight prior to conception - not just prior to receiving infertility treatment. ... read more »

Factors Affecting Low Birthweight After ART

Factors affecting low birthweight after assisted reproduction technology: the difference between transfer of fresh and cryopreserved embryos suggests an adverse effect of oocyte collection ... read more »

Down Syndrome Risk Calculator - BabyMed.com

Our Down syndrome risk calculator will calculate your risk of Down syndrome based on your age and established published scientific information. ... read more »

Implantation Temperature Dip

The term implantation temperature dip is often used to refer to a luteal phase temperature dip that occurs around the time of expected implantation (7-10 days past ovulation). ... read more »

How Safe are Hot Tubs in Pregnancy?

A warm bath, with a temperature of less than 100°F, is safe and sufficient for relaxing, as long as you are not overheated. ... read more »

Sleeping Position On Your Back During Pregnancy?

It's a bad idea to force yourself to sleep in a certain position during pregnancy. You should sleep in the position that's most comfortable for you. ... read more »

BabyMed Fertility and Pregnancy Ask & Answers

Ask a fertility and pregnancy question. Read answers. Answer other users' questions. This tool is a new way to get information and share your knowledge with others. ... read more »

Weight Gain in Pregnancy - How much?

How much weight should women gain in pregnancy depends on their prepregnancy body mass index the BMI ... read more »

Vaginal Discharge In Pregnancy

Vaginal discharge is common not only during pregnancy but also in women who are not pregnant. ... read more »

Spotting in Pregnancy

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. ... read more »

Progesterone Levels - Routine

Should I have my progesterone level checked? ... read more »

Pregnancy Weight - Literature

Search of literature about Pregnancy diet and weight gain ... read more »

Mucus Plug And Bloody Show In Pregnancy

The cervical mucus plug is often expelled before labor so that the cervix can open to allow the baby to pass through to prepare for delivery. ... read more »

Insomnia During Pregnancy

I am pregnant and I can't sleep. What should I do? ... read more »

How to make the best of bed rest during pregnancy

Your doctor has told you to be on bed rest during pregnancy. How can you make the very best of being on bed rest? How can I make the best of bed rest?   ... read more »

How to Get More Sleep During Pregnancy in 12 Steps

Most women have problems with sleep during pregnancy. Our 12-step programs helps you with sleep issues during pregnancy. ... read more »

Hemorrhoids and Pregnancy

Hemorrhoids during pregnancy are caused by these same varicose veins popping up in the rectum instead of on the legs. ... read more »

Early Pregnancy Bleeding

Why would I have spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy? ... read more »

Constipation and Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing; however, many women do not seem to think so the entire time they are pregnant, especially when they have constipation, heartburn and morning sickness. ... read more »

Can Paternity Test be Done In Utero Before the Baby is Born

A paternity test can be done prior to birth of the baby through an invasive procedure like an amniocentesis or CVS chorionic villus sampling but now it can be done from a simple maternal blood test. ... read more »

When Is the Best Time And How Soon To Take a Pregnancy Test - When is it Positive?

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. ... read more »

Check Your Baby's Fetal Growth and Weight Percentile

The growth of the fetus (and the percentile of the ultrasound sonogram) during pregnancy is dependent on many factors. Check your baby's fetal growth with this handy chart. ... read more »

hCG Levels and Pregnancy Testing

This article is about normal hCG pregnancy hormone levels implantation symptoms and bleeding and early pregnancy tests ... read more »

What Affects Normal hCG Levels In Pregnancy?

Human chorionic gonadotropin, more frequently referred to as hCG, is a hormone that is produced during pregnancy. ... read more »

Pregnancy Tests

Which pregnancy tests are best? ... read more »

Negative Blood hCG Pregnancy Test

Could I still be pregnant even though my blood hCG test was negative? ... read more »

10 Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms

These 10 signs and symptoms (such as implantation bleeding, sore breasts and nausea) can tell you early on that you could be pregnant. ... read more »

Symptoms of an Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. An ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition and should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. ... read more »

Negative Pregnancy Test and Missed No Period

Missed period and negative pregnancy test - How likely is pregnancy if the pregnancy test is negative? ... read more »

Am I Pregnant With a Negative Pregnancy Test?

Even a negative pregnancy test after a missed period could still mean you are pregnant. ... read more »

All Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy

Your body hurts, you have cramps, maybe you are nauseous. Think you are you pregnant? Find out if you have the typical pregnancy symptoms. ... read more »

Diarrhea During Pregnancy Causes and Treatment

Diarrhea describes bowel movements (stools) that are loose and watery. It is very common, usually not serious and typically lasts two to three days and can be treated with over-the-counter medicines. ... read more »

Many New Moms Suffer From Postpartum Depression

At least 80% of all new mothers suffer from postpartum blues. The symptoms of the blues include feelings of sadness and a lack of energy. ... read more »

Difference Between Pregnancy and Fertility Myths

You want to do the best to get pregnant and have a healthy baby. But the more you read, the more you get confused. ... read more »

What is Preconception Counseling?

Preconception counseling usually involves meeting with a doctor or another healthcare provider who is experienced in this specialty. ... read more »

Polyhydramnios - Too Much Amniotic Fluid

Polyhydramnios usually means that there is an increased amount of amniotic fluid present. ... read more »

Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy NVP as Pregnancy Symptoms and Signs

Nausea and vomiting is a common condition during early pregnancy, and though the name suggests it only occurs in the morning, nausea and vomiting can occur anytime throughout the day. ... read more »

Missed Menstrual Periods And Amenorrhea

On average, women have between 11 and 13 menstrual cycles, or periods, each year. For some women, 11 is far too many and others would love to have only 13 periods. ... read more »

Amenorrhea - Missing Your Period - Pregnancy Diagnosis

Amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual period. Missing your regular menstrual period is for most women the very first early pregnancy sign. ... read more »

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