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Lactation without pregnancy - Jan 20, 2010 - 2:41:47 AM
If you are not sure what lactation is it is basically the process or milk is produced in your breasts in order to prepare them to feed your baby. The funny thing is most people think you had to have given birth recently in order for this process to a. Many women assume that this is the case and believe it or not lactation is not uncommon when a pregnancy as you may think.

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Weekly What To Expect In Weeks 21-40 Of Pregnancy - Dec 12, 2009 - 9:06:48 PM

By now at 21-23 weeks, your baby is about 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound. Your child now is taking on the development of fat and the skin is less transparent. They look more like a newborn looks now.

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Weekly What To Expect In The First 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy - Dec 9, 2009 - 8:05:23 PM
You may not be aware that your due date is calculated from the first day of your last period. This means that conception might not have taken place until after that cycle ends.  It is imperative that you pay attention to things so that you can inform your doctor. A due date does not mean you will deliver exactly on that day it could be two weeks before or two or more weeks after it.

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What Happens To The Baby When There Is No Amniotic Fluid - Nov 30, 2009 - 11:50:10 PM
Understanding the purpose of the amniotic fluid is key to understanding what can happen if there is little to no amniotic fluid in the womb. There are risks to both you and your unborn child. If you are discovered to have this problem your doctor will be monitoring you very closely to be sure there is no problems for you or your baby.

Posted in: First trimester
What To Expect At Two Weeks Of Pregnancy And At 20 Weeks Of Pregnancy - Nov 18, 2009 - 10:05:32 PM
Do you know how your date of conception is determined? After taking your history pregnancy is said to have started on the first day of your last period. So actually your baby has not even been conceived yet. After ovulation when your egg is fertilized with a sperm (sometimes more)is when your baby is beginning to grow and develop.

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How soon can I take a pregnancy test - Mar 10, 2009 - 6:43:13 AM
Early detection is vital when pregnancy is concerned. Your baby begins to develop immediately after conception.  Within the first 24 hours the egg begins its voyage through the fallopian tube into the uterus, where it snuggles in for it's 40 week stay.

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How early can pregnancy be detected - Mar 10, 2009 - 6:40:58 AM
Gone are the days that a woman must wait for a missed menstrual cycle to determine if she may or may not be pregnant.  And in todays 'want it now 'society most women who suspect that they might be pregnant ask the question, "How early can pregnancy be detected?"

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When should I take a pregnancy test - Mar 10, 2009 - 6:29:42 AM
Most women want to know as quickly as possible if they are or are not pregnant, which begs the question, "How soon can I take a pregnancy test?"  The despairing fact is that only time will tell.

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How Can I Tell If I Am Pregnant - Feb 16, 2009 - 1:35:32 AM
The best way to determine if you are or are not pregnant is to take a pregnancy test.  Home pregnancy tests are widely available on the market today, allowing you the freedom and privacy to accurately test at home, as early as one or two days after a missed menstrual cycle.  Home pregnancy tests check your urine for the presence of HCG (Human Chronic Gonadotropin) hormone.

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How To Predict When You Will Deliver the Baby - Feb 3, 2009 - 12:53:08 PM
You may want to know how to predict when you will deliver the baby.  Over the centuries the methods have varied.  In the 1800’s a German obstetrician began predicting a due date by counting 10 moon cycles past the last menstrual period (a.k.a. LMP).  This was later disproved.  At the present time a doctor gives a due date counting back three months from the first day of the LMP and adding 1 year and 7 days.

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How Early Can Pregnancy Be Detected - Feb 3, 2009 - 5:22:41 AM
When can I know if I am pregnant is a question many women want to know because in reality many when are not aware that they are actually pregnant. The whole question of when am I pregnant is further muddied by the fact that most women have different symptoms’. Some are aware of a bitter or metallic taste in their mouth immediately and others feel the baby attaching itself to the uterus wall.

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How Can I Tell If I Am Pregnant - Feb 3, 2009 - 5:17:34 AM
Am I pregnant? Was the most typed in question when the Internet was in its early stages about ten years ago? That tells us a lot about our society. It means that women demand accurate information about their bodies, either because they desperately want a child or they desperately don’t. many internet sites do not explain accurately the whole case scenarios and just give a short answer which often means their readers leave more perplexed than when they arrived.

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How soon can you take a pregnancy test - Feb 3, 2009 - 4:43:35 AM
How soon can I satisfy my desire to know whether I am pregnant is a burning question for many girls who perhaps don’t want a baby and fear that a pregnancy is possible and equally many women longing for a baby want to know how soon can they test for pregnancy.

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When should I take a pregnancy test - Feb 3, 2009 - 4:12:10 AM
When a woman is trying for a child she is dying to know whether or not she is pregnant and she wants to know as soon as possible. When does the endocrine system alter the hormones to be able to tell? Are the levels of hormones the same for all women? What kind of a pregnancy test can I take is also a question many women want to know.

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How Soon Can I Take a Pregnancy Test - Feb 2, 2009 - 2:49:47 PM
You and your husband have been trying to get pregnant for awhile and now your period is late so you may be wondering how soon can I take a pregnancy test?  I have been there  you want to know the moment you conceive.

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Causes of Pregnancy Bleeding - Feb 1, 2009 - 5:17:39 PM
Vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy or at any point needs to be reported to your health care provider.  However it s fairly common in the first trimester, occurring in 20-30% of all pregnancies.  If you are passing clots, in pain or bleeding heavily call your physician.

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Signs of Down Syndrome Pregnancy - Feb 1, 2009 - 10:00:07 AM
There are no specific symptoms or signs of Down Syndrome pregnancy that do not require some type of test.  However there are certain factors that may put you at an increased risk for having a baby who will have Down Syndrome.

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Early Signs of Twins Pregnancy - Jan 27, 2009 - 1:41:05 PM
You may wonder if there are early signs of twins pregnancy, especially during the first trimester.  Well the answer is yes and no.  Just as a mom carrying just one baby has a smoother time of it, and others experience a variety of symptoms.

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Common Symptoms of Twin Pregnancies - Jan 27, 2009 - 1:34:29 PM
You may wonder how you would know whether or not you are having twins or more.  Especially first time mothers.  If you have been pregnant before, it is only normal to compare this pregnancy to any previous pregnancies.  However after one pregnancy the uterus and the supporting ligaments are already stretched , so you may get bigger earlier then you did the first time around.

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Bright Yellow Urine in Pregnancy and Other Common Concerns - Sep 5, 2008 - 1:07:44 PM
Every new symptom in a pregnancy can result in feelings of anxiety. This is especially true in a first pregnancy, or a pregnancy following a difficult outcome.