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Fatigue, tummy troubles, and tender breasts are common and sometimes debilitating early pregnancy symptoms. Find out how to cope with these and other symptoms in our prenatal health area.
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You're exhausted, your breasts are sore, and even common smells may turn your stomach. Welcome to pregnancy! Visit our bulletin board and share with other women who've just learned they're pregnant.
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Your baby's tiny heart begins beating this week. Learn about all your baby's fascinating developments this week.
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Running a fever at this stage can be risky. Our experts explain why.
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Avoid using too much soap — it robs your body of natural oils, which you'll need in plentiful supply, since pregnant women tend to have dry, itchy skin. It's a good idea to give up alcohol as soon as you know you're pregnant — the amount that can harm your baby is still unknown. Learn what the experts say about drinking during pregnancy.
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If you're neither underweight nor overweight, expect to gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy.
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With the increased use of fertility drugs, the number of multiples has skyrocketed in the last 25 years. Do you have a sneaking suspicion that you're having twins? Find out the odds.
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6 weeks
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Studies show that up to 90 percent of women yearn for at least one type of food when they're pregnant. Don't deprive yourself, but don't give in to every single cookie craving, either — try some of these healthful alternatives instead.
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Your baby goes through a growth spurt this week, starting out as small as a lentil and ending up as big as a chickpea.
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To relieve heartburn and indigestion, break up your three main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) into smaller, more frequent snacks.
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Avoid using too much soap — it robs your body of natural oils, which you'll need in plentiful supply, since pregnant women tend to have dry, itchy skin.
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Plus-size and pregnant? Check out our plus-size pregnancy section for answers to your most pressing questions and concerns.
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If you're plagued by constipation, it may be the iron in your prenatal vitamin. Ask your practitioner if you should try a different one.
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7 weeks
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You're laying the nutritional groundwork for your baby's development. Find out about the healthiest ways to eat in your first trimester.
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Hold a small blueberry between your fingers. That's about how big your baby is right now.
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Is your morning sickness making it hard to face the day? Stash a box of crackers next to your bed, and eat a few to curb nausea before getting up.
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Worried sibling rivalry might start before the new baby arrives? Get tips on when and how to tell your firstborn that he or she is going to be a big brother or sister.
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Having mood swings? Welcome to the club. Many women in their first trimester have conflicting emotions about pregnancy.
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Feel like you're coming down with a cold? Some pregnant women feel congested all the time. Try using a humidifier at night and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
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8 weeks
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During your first prenatal checkup (usually scheduled around this time), you'll have a pelvic exam, a Pap smear, a urine test, and blood tests to check for anemia and other conditions.
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As hungry as you may be in the coming weeks, eating for two doesn't mean doubling your serving sizes — your baby's caloric needs are still pretty small.
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While plus-size women might be at higher risk for certain pregnancy complications, the good news is that these conditions can be managed and even prevented by taking early steps.
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If you're a cat owner, have your partner take over kitty litter duty to protect you from toxoplasmosis, a rare but serious infection that can harm your baby.
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Are you considering breaking the big news at work? See our advice on who to tell, when to tell, and how to balance your pregnancy with work.
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If prenatal vitamins upset your stomach, take your pill after meals or right before bed, or ask your practitioner about switching to one without iron, which is often the cause of the problem.
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Beef, spinach, and beans are excellent sources of iron, which you need plenty of now to help your body produce more blood to support your growing baby.
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If you're over 35, have given birth to a baby with a birth defect, or have a family history of a genetic disease such as Tay-Sachs or sickle-cell disease, you may want consider taking the CVS test between ten and 12 weeks.
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Source : BabyCenter.com
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