Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate many aspects of your pregnancy. The hormone progesterone is produced first by your ovaries and then by your placenta. It keeps your uterus from contracting. It also promotes growth of blood.. Read More
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Your developing baby is most vulnerable during the period from three to eight weeks after conception. That is weeks five through 10 of your pregnancy. All major organs are forming during this time, and injury to the embryo can result in a m.. Read More
Becoming a mother-to-be can take time away from your other roles and relationships. Maybe you already see yourself as a parent. As a result, you may lose some of your psychological identity as a partner and lover. There may be times when.. Read More
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If you have mixed feelings about being pregnant, chances are your partner does too. He may be thrilled with the prospect of fatherhood. It offers new possibilities in the role of father. He may be exhilarated by the anticipation of sharing .. Read More
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Adjusting to being pregnant and preparing for new responsibilities may leave you feeling up one day and down the next. Your emotions may range from exhilaration to exhaustion, delight to depression. Your moods can also change considerably o.. Read More
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Whether your pregnancy was planned or unplanned, you may have conflicting feelings about it. Even if you’re thrilled at being pregnant, you probably have extra emotional stress in your life right now. You may worry about whether your baby.. Read More
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I think I’m pregnant. When can I take a home pregnancy test? You’ll want to wait at least until the first day of your missed cycle — and perhaps a bit longer. Here’s why. Home pregnancy tests measure a hormone produced after the fe.. Read More
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Your baby’s sex is determined at the moment he or she is conceived. Of the 46 chromosomes that make up your baby’s genetic material, two chromosomes called sex chromosomes — one from your egg and one from your partner’s sperm — de.. Read More
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You hear stories about men fathering children well into their 60s and 70s — sometimes even into their 80s. This may be true in isolated cases. But scientists are finding that men experience an age-related decline in fertility, too. It occ.. Read More
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If you’re in your 30s or 40s, you may be wondering whether you’ll have trouble getting pregnant. Fertility does decline with age. A woman is at her peak fertility between ages 20 and 24. If you’re in your early to mid-30s, you’re pr.. Read More
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