Pre-onception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Read on to learn more about your nutritional needs before getting pregnant.
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Getting enough folic acid can reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) and may also reduce the risk for other serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
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The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman, but the most obvious sign usually is a missed period.
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First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.
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Definitions of terms related to the anatomy of a fetus in utero.
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A healthy first trimester is crucial to the normal development of your baby. You may not be showing much on the outside, but inside, all the major body organs and systems of the fetus are forming.
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Managing headaches is especially tricky in the first trimester. This is a time when you should stay away from many medicines.
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Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy, with several hormones playing major roles.
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Amniocentesis is a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing.
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Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
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