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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.
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− | ==[[Are You Pregnant?]]==
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− | ====[[Signs of Pregnancy]]====
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− | [[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]]====
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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.
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− | See all [[Are You Pregnant?]] pages.
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− | ==[[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.
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− | ====[[Crisis Pregnancy]]====
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− | 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.
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− | ====[[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.
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− | See all [[Unplanned Pregnancies]] pages.
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− | ==[[Becoming Pregnant]]==
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− | ====[[Pregnancy|Being Pregnant]]====
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− | 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]]====
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− | 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]]====
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− | [[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]]====
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− | There are a lot of myths surrounding [[pregnancy]], some of them potentially more believable that others. See [[Ten Pregnancy Myths]] page.
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− | ====[[Considering Adoption]]====
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− | 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.
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− | ==[[Pregnancy Calendar]]==
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− | 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]]
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− | *[[Pregnancy Calendar: 2nd Trimester|Second Trimester]]
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− | *[[Pregnancy Calendar: 3rd Trimester|Third Trimester]]
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− | See all [[Pregnancy Calendar]] pages.
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− | ==[[Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes|Lifestyle Changes]]==
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− | ====[[Common Pregnancy Complaints| Common Complaints]]====
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− | 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]]====
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− | [[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]]====
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− | [[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]]==
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− | ====[[Pregnancy Diet|Diet]]====
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− | Your [[Pregnancy Diet|pregnancy diet]] will have implications that will last the baby's whole life long. See [[Pregnancy Diet]] page.
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− | ====[[Pregnancy Nutrition|Nutrition]]====
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− | 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]]====
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− | 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]]====
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− | 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 Complications]]====
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− | Sometimes things don’t go as planned and you may be faced with difficult decisions. See [[Most Common Complications]] page.
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− | ====[[Miscarriage]]====
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− | About 15 percent of known pregnancies will end in [[miscarriage]], usually in the first trimester. See [[Miscarriage]] page.
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− | ====[[Preterm Labor and Premature Birth]]====
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− | What to do when your water breaks early or you go into preterm labor.
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− | ====[[Delivery Complications]]====
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− | Even if the [[pregnancy]] has been low risk, sometimes complications arise during birth.
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− | See [[Pregnancy Complications]] page.
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− | ==[[Pregnancy Labor and Delivery|Labor and Delivery]]==
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− | ====[[Birthing Options]]====
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− | 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]]====
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− | 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.
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− | ====[[Stages of Labor]]====
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− | 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]]==
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− | ====[[Baby Names]]====
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− | Find out what the most popular [[Baby Names|baby names]] are or names that are not so common. See [[Baby Names]] page.
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− | ====[[Recovery After Birth]]====
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− | Learn how best to care for your body after delivery. Learn about normal after-birth discomforts. See [[Recovery After Birth]] page.
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− | ====[[Postpartum Blues]]====
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− | About 80 percent of women feel down for the first several weeks after delivery. Although no one knows why this happens, we do know it's normal and usually fades with time. See [[Postpartum Blues]] page.
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− | See all [[Postpartum Care]] pages.
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− | ==[[Pregnancy Index]]==
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− | Search through all of our [[pregnancy]] pages to find what you're looking for.
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− | See all [[Pregnancy Index]] pages.
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