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Postpartum Care Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Caring for the Mother: Physically and Emotionally© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your

Pregnancy Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Pregnancy Overview Anatomy: Fetus in Utero The First Trimester (0 - 12 Weeks) The Second Trimester (12 - 24 Weeks) The Third Trimester (24 - 40 Weeks) The Pregnant Mother Hormones During Pregnancy Weight Gain

Risks to Pregnancy Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Alcohol and Pregnancy Smoking and Pregnancy Illegal Drug Use and Pregnancy Medications and Pregnancy Medical Conditions and Pregnancy© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This

The Second Trimester Prenatal visits during the second trimester During the second and third trimester prenatal visits, your healthcare provider may check certain things, depending on your current health and the health of the fetus. The provider may check: Any current symptoms or

Signs of Pregnancy/The Pregnancy Test What are the signs of pregnancy? The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman. Usually, the most obvious sign is when a woman has a missed period. But some women continue to have bleeding even while pregnant. The following are the most

Topic Index - Pregnancy and Childbirth Pregnancy & Childbirth Home Planning a Pregnancy Signs of Pregnancy / The Pregnancy Test Calculating a Due Date Prenatal Medical Care Pregnancy Pregnancy Overview Anatomy: Fetus in Utero The First Trimester (0 - 12 Weeks) The Second

Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy As your pregnancy progresses and your uterus gets bigger, you may find it harder to get comfortable in bed. Early on in pregnancy, you can sleep on your stomach. Over time, that position can become uncomfortable. But it's OK to sleep on your

The Third Trimester Prenatal visits during the third trimester During the second and third trimester prenatal visits, your healthcare provider may check the following things. Exactly what they check depends on your current health condition and the health of the fetus: Any current

Methods of Surgery What are the different methods of surgery? Surgery doesn't always mean large cuts (incisions) and long healing times, as in the past. Depending on the type of surgery, several methods may be used. People with the same diagnosis won't always be advised to have

Traveling with a Chronic Condition Take care when traveling with a chronic condition Chronic conditions should not prevent you from enjoying travel. As with other medical conditions, if you have a chronic disease, you should see your healthcare provider as early as possible