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Welcome to the All About [[Pregnancy]] pages! We have several topics that will help you through your journey. From learning the [[Signs of Pregnancy|signs of pregnancy]] to learning about how to take care of your body after birth, you can find it here. | Welcome to the All About [[Pregnancy]] pages! We have several topics that will help you through your journey. From learning the [[Signs of Pregnancy|signs of pregnancy]] to learning about how to take care of your body after birth, you can find it here. | ||
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− | + | ====[[Signs of Pregnancy]]==== | |
+ | [[Pregnancy]] is a time when you will focus on your body in a way you never have before. It's important to learn to read the [[Signs of Pregnancy|signs of pregnancy]] - those that indicate [[pregnancy]], those that alert you to a problem, and those that assure you all is well. See [[Signs of Pregnancy]] page. | ||
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====[[Pregnancy Test|Pregnancy Tests]]==== | ====[[Pregnancy Test|Pregnancy Tests]]==== | ||
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Even the most uncomplicated [[pregnancy]] will involve a number of tests, from the initial [[Pregnancy Test|pregnancy test]] to screenings for disease to others that mean little to you, but a great deal to your medical practitioner. Also, learn about home [[pregnancy]] tests as well as online [[pregnancy]] tests. See [[Pregnancy Test]] page. | Even the most uncomplicated [[pregnancy]] will involve a number of tests, from the initial [[Pregnancy Test|pregnancy test]] to screenings for disease to others that mean little to you, but a great deal to your medical practitioner. Also, learn about home [[pregnancy]] tests as well as online [[pregnancy]] tests. See [[Pregnancy Test]] page. | ||
+ | See all [[Are You Pregnant?]] pages. | ||
− | ==[[Unplanned | + | ==[[Unplanned Pregnancies]]== |
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− | + | ====[[Unplanned Pregnancy]]==== | |
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An [[Unplanned Pregnancy|unplanned pregnancy]] often creates a crisis, making it difficult to focus on the future. [[Unplanned Pregnancy|Unplanned pregnancy]] is not unique to young, unmarried women. It occurs within marriage and in older women, and it can create a crisis in every life. See [[Unplanned Pregnancy]] page. | An [[Unplanned Pregnancy|unplanned pregnancy]] often creates a crisis, making it difficult to focus on the future. [[Unplanned Pregnancy|Unplanned pregnancy]] is not unique to young, unmarried women. It occurs within marriage and in older women, and it can create a crisis in every life. See [[Unplanned Pregnancy]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Crisis Pregnancy]]==== | ||
A woman who finds herself having to deal with a [[Crisis Pregnancy|crisis pregnancy]] needs to find a place to turn for support and guidance. When you find yourself pregnant, you already have a lot of physical as well as emotional changes going on. [[ADD|Add]] to that the stresses of not knowing what your options are and where to turn, and a [[Crisis Pregnancy|crisis pregnancy]] can be a very traumatic experience. See [[Crisis Pregnancy]] page. | A woman who finds herself having to deal with a [[Crisis Pregnancy|crisis pregnancy]] needs to find a place to turn for support and guidance. When you find yourself pregnant, you already have a lot of physical as well as emotional changes going on. [[ADD|Add]] to that the stresses of not knowing what your options are and where to turn, and a [[Crisis Pregnancy|crisis pregnancy]] can be a very traumatic experience. See [[Crisis Pregnancy]] page. | ||
====[[Teen Pregnancy]]==== | ====[[Teen Pregnancy]]==== | ||
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[[Pregnancy]] and birth are challenging for any woman. When it's a [[Teen Pregnancy|teen pregnancy]], the challenges multiply. See [[Teen Pregnancy]] page. | [[Pregnancy]] and birth are challenging for any woman. When it's a [[Teen Pregnancy|teen pregnancy]], the challenges multiply. See [[Teen Pregnancy]] page. | ||
+ | See all [[Unplanned Pregnancies]] pages. | ||
==[[Becoming Pregnant]]== | ==[[Becoming Pregnant]]== | ||
[[File:Shutterstock 155826818.jpg|left|thumb|200px]] | [[File:Shutterstock 155826818.jpg|left|thumb|200px]] | ||
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+ | ====[[Pregnancy|Being Pregnant]]==== | ||
+ | While the most obvious changes are physical, [[pregnancy]] impacts every aspect of a woman's life. See [[Pregnancy|Being Pregnant]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Pregnancy Diary]]==== | ||
+ | When you first find out that you’re pregnant it’s a good idea to keep a [[Pregnancy Diary|pregnancy diary]] with information about doctors, medications, dates of progress, and milestones. See [[Pregnancy Diary]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Pregnancy Forums]]==== | ||
+ | [[Pregnancy Forums|Pregnancy forums]] can help any mom-to-be through this exciting and life-changing time. See [[Pregnancy Forums]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Ten Pregnancy Myths]]==== | ||
+ | There are a lot of myths surrounding [[pregnancy]], some of them potentially more believable that others. See [[Ten Pregnancy Myths]] page. | ||
====[[Considering Adoption]]==== | ====[[Considering Adoption]]==== | ||
There are many different situations in which a women might consider placing her child for adoption. Learn about your options and how to make that decision. See [[Considering Adoption]] page. | There are many different situations in which a women might consider placing her child for adoption. Learn about your options and how to make that decision. See [[Considering Adoption]] page. | ||
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+ | See all [[Becoming Pregnant]] pages. | ||
==[[Pregnancy Calendar]]== | ==[[Pregnancy Calendar]]== | ||
[[File:Shutterstock 128701499.jpg|left|thumb|200px]] | [[File:Shutterstock 128701499.jpg|left|thumb|200px]] | ||
− | Start tracking from [[Pregnancy Week 1| week 1]], when you're not even pregnant yet to [[Pregnancy Week 42| week 42]], when you're two weeks past your due date. | + | Start tracking from [[Pregnancy Week 1| week 1]], when you're not even pregnant yet to [[Pregnancy Week 42| week 42]], when you're two weeks past your due date. See all [[Pregnancy Calendar]] pages. Or look at an overview of each trimester. |
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+ | *[[Pregnancy Calendar: 1st Trimester|First Trimester]] | ||
+ | *[[Pregnancy Calendar: 2nd Trimester|Second Trimester]] | ||
+ | *[[Pregnancy Calendar: 3rd Trimester|Third Trimester]] | ||
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+ | See all [[Pregnancy Calendar]] pages. | ||
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==[[Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes|Lifestyle Changes]]== | ==[[Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes|Lifestyle Changes]]== | ||
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− | + | ====[[Common Pregnancy Complaints| Common Complaints]]==== | |
+ | Your body is going through some major changes. It's no surprise that some of these changes create discomfort. Here are some ways to deal with them. See [[Common Pregnancy Complaints]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Rest and Relaxation During Pregnancy| Rest and Relaxation]]==== | ||
+ | [[Pregnancy]] is a time of many, many bodily changes. These changes take energy and can leave you feeling more tired than usual. See [[Rest and Relaxation During Pregnancy]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[What to Wear During Pregnancy|What to Wear]]==== | ||
+ | [[Pregnancy]] brings on many changes to the body, not the least of these is the change in the clothing you can wear and what feels good. See [[What to Wear During Pregnancy]] page. | ||
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+ | See all [[Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes]] pages. | ||
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==[[Pregnancy Health and Wellness|Health and Wellness]]== | ==[[Pregnancy Health and Wellness|Health and Wellness]]== | ||
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− | ====[[Pregnancy | + | ====[[Pregnancy Diet|Diet]]==== |
− | + | Your [[Pregnancy Diet|pregnancy diet]] will have implications that will last the baby's whole life long. See [[Pregnancy Diet]] page. | |
+ | ====[[Pregnancy Nutrition|Nutrition]]==== | ||
+ | Nutrition is never more important than in [[pregnancy]], when you're literally laying the foundation for your baby's future. See [[Pregnancy Nutrition]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Pregnancy Exercises|Exercise]]==== | ||
+ | There are a number of exercises that are safe for you during your [[pregnancy]]. See [[Pregnancy Exercises]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Sensual Pregnancy|Sexuality]]==== | ||
+ | Because of the increased amount of hormones and changes in sexual organs in the body, sex can actually be more enjoyable during [[pregnancy]]. See [[Sensual Pregnancy]] page. | ||
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+ | See all [[Pregnancy Health and Wellness]] pages. | ||
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+ | ==[[Pregnancy Complications]]== | ||
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+ | ====[[Most Common Pregnancy Complications|Most Common Complications]]==== | ||
+ | Sometimes things don’t go as planned and you may be faced with difficult decisions. See [[Most Common Pregnancy Complications]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Miscarriage]]==== | ||
+ | About 15 percent of known pregnancies will end in [[miscarriage]], usually in the first trimester. See [[Miscarriage]] page. | ||
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+ | ====Premature Birth==== | ||
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+ | ====Special Deliveries==== | ||
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+ | See [[Pregnancy Complications]] page. | ||
==[[Pregnancy Labor and Delivery|Labor and Delivery]]== | ==[[Pregnancy Labor and Delivery|Labor and Delivery]]== | ||
[[File:Shutterstock 162810590.jpg|left|thumb|200px]] | [[File:Shutterstock 162810590.jpg|left|thumb|200px]] | ||
− | When it comes to childbirth, you have options. Find out what choices you have in order to make your experience the most comfortable as possible. | + | |
+ | ====[[Birthing Options]]==== | ||
+ | When it comes to childbirth, you have options. Find out what choices you have in order to make your experience the most comfortable as possible. See [[Birthing Options]] page. | ||
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+ | ====[[Getting Ready for the Birth]]==== | ||
+ | Be prepared with everything you need in your overnight bag and with knowing what to do when you start going into labor. See [[Getting Ready for the Birth]] page. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[[Stages of Labor]]==== | ||
+ | You've spent the last nine months preparing, and now childbirth is imminent. Let's take a step by step look at the childbirth process from first contraction to baby's first cry. See [[Stages of Labor]] page. | ||
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+ | See all [[Pregnancy Labor and Delivery]] pages. | ||
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+ | ==[[Postpartum Care]]== | ||
====[[Baby Names]]==== | ====[[Baby Names]]==== | ||
Find out what the most popular [[Baby Names|baby names]] are or names that are not so common. See all [[Baby Names|pages]] | Find out what the most popular [[Baby Names|baby names]] are or names that are not so common. See all [[Baby Names|pages]] | ||
+ | Learn how best to care for your body after delivery. | ||
+ | |||
+ | See all [[Postpartum Care]] pages. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==[[Pregnancy Index]]== | ||
+ | Search through all of our [[pregnancy]] pages to find what you're looking for. | ||
+ | |||
+ | See all [[Pregnancy Index]] pages. | ||
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Revision as of 18:44, 11 June 2014
Welcome to the All About Pregnancy pages! We have several topics that will help you through your journey. From learning the signs of pregnancy to learning about how to take care of your body after birth, you can find it here.
Contents
Are You Pregnant?
Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when you will focus on your body in a way you never have before. It's important to learn to read the signs of pregnancy - those that indicate pregnancy, those that alert you to a problem, and those that assure you all is well. See Signs of Pregnancy page.
Pregnancy Tests
Even the most uncomplicated pregnancy will involve a number of tests, from the initial pregnancy test to screenings for disease to others that mean little to you, but a great deal to your medical practitioner. Also, learn about home pregnancy tests as well as online pregnancy tests. See Pregnancy Test page.
See all Are You Pregnant? pages.
Unplanned Pregnancies
Unplanned Pregnancy
An unplanned pregnancy often creates a crisis, making it difficult to focus on the future. Unplanned pregnancy is not unique to young, unmarried women. It occurs within marriage and in older women, and it can create a crisis in every life. See Unplanned Pregnancy page.
Crisis Pregnancy
A woman who finds herself having to deal with a crisis pregnancy needs to find a place to turn for support and guidance. When you find yourself pregnant, you already have a lot of physical as well as emotional changes going on. Add to that the stresses of not knowing what your options are and where to turn, and a crisis pregnancy can be a very traumatic experience. See Crisis Pregnancy page.
Teen Pregnancy
Pregnancy and birth are challenging for any woman. When it's a teen pregnancy, the challenges multiply. See Teen Pregnancy page.
See all Unplanned Pregnancies pages.
Becoming Pregnant
Being Pregnant
While the most obvious changes are physical, pregnancy impacts every aspect of a woman's life. See Being Pregnant page.
Pregnancy Diary
When you first find out that you’re pregnant it’s a good idea to keep a pregnancy diary with information about doctors, medications, dates of progress, and milestones. See Pregnancy Diary page.
Pregnancy Forums
Pregnancy forums can help any mom-to-be through this exciting and life-changing time. See Pregnancy Forums page.
Ten Pregnancy Myths
There are a lot of myths surrounding pregnancy, some of them potentially more believable that others. See Ten Pregnancy Myths page.
Considering Adoption
There are many different situations in which a women might consider placing her child for adoption. Learn about your options and how to make that decision. See Considering Adoption page.
See all Becoming Pregnant pages.
Pregnancy Calendar
Start tracking from week 1, when you're not even pregnant yet to week 42, when you're two weeks past your due date. See all Pregnancy Calendar pages. Or look at an overview of each trimester.
See all Pregnancy Calendar pages.
Lifestyle Changes
Common Complaints
Your body is going through some major changes. It's no surprise that some of these changes create discomfort. Here are some ways to deal with them. See Common Pregnancy Complaints page.
Rest and Relaxation
Pregnancy is a time of many, many bodily changes. These changes take energy and can leave you feeling more tired than usual. See Rest and Relaxation During Pregnancy page.
What to Wear
Pregnancy brings on many changes to the body, not the least of these is the change in the clothing you can wear and what feels good. See What to Wear During Pregnancy page.
See all Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes pages.
Health and Wellness
Diet
Your pregnancy diet will have implications that will last the baby's whole life long. See Pregnancy Diet page.
Nutrition
Nutrition is never more important than in pregnancy, when you're literally laying the foundation for your baby's future. See Pregnancy Nutrition page.
Exercise
There are a number of exercises that are safe for you during your pregnancy. See Pregnancy Exercises page.
Sexuality
Because of the increased amount of hormones and changes in sexual organs in the body, sex can actually be more enjoyable during pregnancy. See Sensual Pregnancy page.
See all Pregnancy Health and Wellness pages.
Pregnancy Complications
Photo
Most Common Complications
Sometimes things don’t go as planned and you may be faced with difficult decisions. See Most Common Pregnancy Complications page.
Miscarriage
About 15 percent of known pregnancies will end in miscarriage, usually in the first trimester. See Miscarriage page.
Premature Birth
Special Deliveries
See Pregnancy Complications page.
Labor and Delivery
Birthing Options
When it comes to childbirth, you have options. Find out what choices you have in order to make your experience the most comfortable as possible. See Birthing Options page.
Getting Ready for the Birth
Be prepared with everything you need in your overnight bag and with knowing what to do when you start going into labor. See Getting Ready for the Birth page.
Stages of Labor
You've spent the last nine months preparing, and now childbirth is imminent. Let's take a step by step look at the childbirth process from first contraction to baby's first cry. See Stages of Labor page.
See all Pregnancy Labor and Delivery pages.
Postpartum Care
Baby Names
Find out what the most popular baby names are or names that are not so common. See all pages
Learn how best to care for your body after delivery.
See all Postpartum Care pages.
Pregnancy Index
Search through all of our pregnancy pages to find what you're looking for.
See all Pregnancy Index pages.
Return to Adoption Wiki