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Pregnancy

Congratulations, you're pregnant. What's next? What should I eat? Can I exercise? Get answers to these questions and more.

Pregnant woman holding her bellyPregnancy Basics

Get the low-down on stretch marks, weight gain, heartburn and many more of the "joys" of pregnancy. Find out what you can do to ease some of these discomforts.

What happens in each stage of pregnancy

The nine months of pregnancy are divided into three phases of about three months each. These three phases are called trimesters. The first trimester covers week one to the end of week 12, the second trimester covers week 13 to the end of week 26, and the third trimester covers week 27 to the end of the pregnancy. Find out what's happening with you and your baby in each of these three phases of pregnancy.

Woman at doctorsDoctor's Visits and Tests

Get the facts on office visits and the low-down on the most common tests and procedures for pregnant women.

Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts

Eat this. Don't eat that. Do this. Don't do that. Pregnant women are bombarded with Dos and Don'ts. Here's help to keep it all straight.

Woman talking on the phoneComplications

Having a complicated pregnancy? Worried that something might be wrong? Spot the signs of some conditions that can cause health problems for you and your baby.

Eat and Exercise for Two

Suddenly everything you eat and every move you make is in the spotlight. Find out how staying active and eating right can help keep you and your baby healthy.

Pregnant and Depressed?

Feeling a bit down and anxious? Get help. Your baby's health depends on it.

Answers to More Pregnancy Questions

What's the deal with folic acid? Is it okay to take medicine? What should I eat? Get answers to these questions and more.

Current as of March 2007

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