pregnancy

Most women do not experience discernable pregnancy symptoms at week 1, since many early pregnancy symptoms are similar to premenstrual symptoms Since many early symptoms of pregnancy overlap with a normal menstrual cycle, it can be difficult to tell the difference between pregnancy symptoms and premenstrual symptoms, such as abdominal cramping, fatigue, breast tenderness, and …

Stretch marks typically take anywhere between 6 and 12 months after pregnancy to fade. Stretch marks can take anywhere between 6 and 12 months after pregnancy to fade. They are permanent marks that can become less noticeable with treatment. Hyaluronic acid: According to studies, applying hyaluronic acid when stretch marks have just begun to appear can make the marks less …

Is it normal to show at 10 weeks? The first 12 weeks of pregnancy are called the first trimester. In most cases, your baby isn’t very big, and you won’t have a baby bump during this time, though your clothes might feel tight.  Generally, by 12 weeks, your baby will fill your whole uterus and can start to protrude. As your baby …

According to the American Pregnancy Association, fetal death occurs in 15 percent of severe placental abruption instances. Placental abruption or abruptio placentae is a condition that occurs as a complication of pregnancy in which there is premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. It most commonly occurs in the late pregnancy beyond 28 weeks. The placenta is an …

Newborn males may present ambiguous genitalia as a very small penis mistaken for an enlarged clitoris, whereas newborn females may not have a vaginal opening. Ambiguous genitalia also referred to as disorders of sexual development (DSD), is a very rare condition, in which you may find it difficult to determine the sex of the newborn by looking at the genitalia.  …

At 17 weeks of pregnancy, your baby bump may begin to be more visible as your fetus grows, although some women don’t show for a few more weeks At 17 weeks of pregnancy, your baby bump may begin to be more visible, although some women don’t show for a few more weeks.  Your fetus is growing, and your body is …

Pregnancy is a special time in your life. However, it can also be stressful. If this is your first time being pregnant, you might feel overwhelmed or unclear about what to do and what or not to do. You want to live your life, yet you don’t want to hurt your baby accidentally. Learn more about how to travel safely …

When should I take a fertility test? For two people to conceive a child, both partners’ bodies need to make a contribution. However, if you and your partner are trying to conceive but have been unsuccessful for a year or more, both the male and the female partner should get their fertility tested. As a female, there are many tests …

While a bicornuate uterus does not necessarily cause infertility, it may increase the chance of complications during pregnancy for mother and baby A bicornuate uterus is a rare abnormality where the womb is not pear-shaped but instead heart-shaped, with a deep indentation at the top. Often described as a womb with two horns, it is caused by a defect in …

Most trisomy 9 pregnancies end in early miscarriage. About 2.4% of miscarriages occur before the 20th week of pregnancy Trisomy 9 is a rare but lethal chromosomal disorder that occurs when chromosome 9 appears three times (trisomy) in fetal cells instead of the usual two times. Only about 0.1% of trisomy 9 pregnancies result in a live birth with survival …