Fortunately, most women will experience pregnancies that are free of serious complications that can threaten the health of both the mother and the fetus. When an expectant mother does face complications resulting from her pregnancy, it is vital that she consult with her health care provider. Early intervention is crucial in preventing serious consequences for [...]
A woman is considered to be in the third trimester of pregnancy from the 28th to the 40th week of gestation. During this time period, the fetus will be growing at a rapid rate. Due to this growth spurt, the nutritional needs of the unborn baby will increase; in particular, the baby will require more [...]
For some expectant mothers pregnancy nausea will be accompanied by diarrhea; more frequently, pregnant women tend to suffer from constipation. In most cases pregnancy nausea and diarrhea are short term and not a cause for alarm. However, there are instances when these symptoms are very serious and require immediate medical attention. As a result of [...]
The first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy is a very vital time. During this period of time, many changes take place within a woman’s body in preparation for supporting the fetus as it grows and develops. These transformations commence within the first two weeks after conception; a woman’s hormone levels begin to increase production during [...]
Frequently, morning sickness is a woman’s first indication that she is pregnant. Some women experience morning sickness as early as two weeks after conception. Morning sickness is a misnomer for this symptom of pregnancy; women can suffer from the nausea and vomiting associated with morning sickness at any time of the day. One reason that [...]