The pregnancy blog offers information on all aspects of reproductive health, from trying to conceive until the post partum period. The review is a synopsis of recent topics covered in the blog. This is a quick and easy way to catch up on your reading.
By now, we all know that drinking alcohol can be damaging to the baby. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the result of consistent alcohol consumption or frequent binge drinking during pregnancy. There is a less severe, but still damaging form of the disorder. Read more in Fetal Alcohol Effects.
Damage caused by Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is one of the most destructive and the most preventable of all infertility issues. Learn how PID effects fertility, the symptoms and what you can do to preserve your fertility in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Your Fertility.
Soon after we start trying to conceive, we begin to worry about not conceiving. What is normal? How long should it take? These questions are answered in How Long Should it Take to Get Pregnant?
Rib pain is a common discomfort in the third trimester of pregnancy. The pain is the result of the growing baby pushing up on the rib cage. Learn what you can do in Dealing with Rib Pain.
As winter approaches, colds and flu become more common. Getting sick during pregnancy is not fun. There is little that you can take to feel better, since many medications aren’t safe for the baby. The best way to deal with the cold and flu season is to try to avoid illness. Learn more in Staying Healthy During the Cold and Flu Season.
If you have an ultrasound during your pregnancy, you will be asked if you want to know the gender. You may be wondering what they are looking for in determining the gender of your baby. Learn more in How is the Gender Determined by Ultrasound?
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