Your Baby During the sixth month of pregnancy, your baby’s eyes, brain, and lungs are developing steadily. Fat deposits are forming to prepare your baby for life outside the womb. At the six month of pregnancy, your baby’s bones are becoming more solid. You may…
Your Baby Welcome to the third and final trimester of pregnancy! During the seventh month, your baby can sense the difference between light and dark outside the uterus. While he or she should still be moving frequently, your baby’s movements may not be so wild,…
The first month of pregnancy technically begins before you are even pregnant, on the day when your last menstrual cycle starts. Approximately two weeks after your period begins, ovulation occurs. This is when conception takes place, when the sperm and the egg meet in the…
Your Baby A baby born in the ninth month of pregnancy has a very high chance of survival. After your 37th week, your pregnancy is considered full-term, so can start expecting your baby to arrive at any time. However, it is quite normal for your…
Your Baby The fourth month of pregnancy marks the beginning of the second trimester. During the fourth month, your baby’s teeth will finish forming and there may even be hair growing on your baby’s head. Your baby is actively kicking and swallowing, and will begin…
Your Baby At the fifth month of pregnancy, all of your baby’s major organs are in place. Now the focus of your baby’s growth is making sure these organs function properly. Your baby is getting ready to make his or her entrance in just a…
Your Baby In the eighth month of pregnancy, your baby is looking more like a newborn. While your baby may have hair atop his or her head and full-length fingernails, the extra weight he or she will put on this month is important to their…
Early pregnancy symptoms Although a lot of women experience pregnancy symptoms, and find signs of being pregnant, other’s don’t “feel” pregnant. Certain signs and symptoms of being pregnant can be confused with other illnesses. The following list are some telltale symptoms of pregnancy. Morning sickness…
Think you may need to do a home pregnancy test? Pregnancy can be a life changing event. Here are some of the early signs of pregnancy to help you decide if it’s time for that all important test: Often, your family will notice that you…
If you think you are pregnant, it is a good idea to purchase and use a home pregnancy test. They are easy to use, easy to read, and very accurate. If you receive a positive result, make an appointment with your gynecologist. If he or…