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Welcome to the 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 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?]]== | ==[[Are You Pregnant?]]== | ||
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====[[Pregnancy Test|Pregnancy Tests]]==== | ====[[Pregnancy Test|Pregnancy Tests]]==== | ||
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Your due date is important, not only so you know when to have the nursery ready, but so you'll know how far along you are. This helps you track the progress of your pregnancy, to ensure the baby is growing and developing on schedule. To estimate your due date, you'll need some sort of [[Pregnancy Calculator|pregnancy calculator]]. See [[Pregnancy Calculator]] page. | Your due date is important, not only so you know when to have the nursery ready, but so you'll know how far along you are. This helps you track the progress of your pregnancy, to ensure the baby is growing and developing on schedule. To estimate your due date, you'll need some sort of [[Pregnancy Calculator|pregnancy calculator]]. See [[Pregnancy Calculator]] page. | ||
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See all [[Are You Pregnant?]] pages. | See all [[Are You Pregnant?]] pages. | ||
==[[Unplanned Pregnancies]]== | ==[[Unplanned Pregnancies]]== | ||
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====[[Unplanned Pregnancy]]==== | ====[[Unplanned Pregnancy]]==== | ||
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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See all [[Unplanned Pregnancies]] pages. | See all [[Unplanned Pregnancies]] pages. | ||
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| + | ==Pregnant and Considering Adoption== | ||
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| + | ====[[Pregnancy Questions: Initial Questions About Adoption]]==== | ||
| + | There are many questions to be answered and decisions to be made during this time. Here are some basic answers to common questions women have regarding the process of [[adoption]]. See the [[Pregnancy Questions: Initial Questions About Adoption]] page. | ||
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| + | ====[[Considering Adoption]]==== | ||
| + | [[Adoption]] is a legal process that creates a new, permanent parent-child relationship where one didn't exist before. The [[adoption]] proceedings take place in court before a Judge. See the [[Considering Adoption]] page. | ||
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| + | ====[[Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption: Understanding Adoption| Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption]]==== | ||
| + | [[Are You Pregnant|Are you pregnant]] and thinking about placing your baby for [[adoption]]? Being well-informed may help you feel better about whatever decision you make—whether it is to place your child for [[adoption]] or to parent your child yourself. See [[Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption: Understanding Adoption| Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption]] pages. | ||
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| + | ====[[Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents]]==== | ||
| + | This information discusses some of the emotional issues that parents may face after making the decision to place an infant for [[adoption]], in surrendering the child, and in handling the feelings that often persist afterwards. See [[Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents]] pages. | ||
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| + | ====[http://adoption.com/unplanned-pregnancy-options/ Unplanned Pregnancy Options Guide]==== | ||
| + | Facing an [[Unplanned Pregnancy|unplanned pregnancy]] can be difficult and emotional. I so wish I could somehow personally reach out and hug any and all who are reading this. I have been there. I know how hard, scary, and confusing it can be – but hopefully this guide can help you better understand your options. See the [http://adoption.com/unplanned-pregnancy-options/ Unplanned Pregnancy Options Guide] page. | ||
==[[Becoming Pregnant]]== | ==[[Becoming Pregnant]]== | ||
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====[[Ten Pregnancy Myths]]==== | ====[[Ten Pregnancy Myths]]==== | ||
There are a lot of myths surrounding pregnancy, some of them potentially more believable that others. See [[Ten Pregnancy Myths]] page. | 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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==[[Pregnancy Calendar]]== | ==[[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. | 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 Lifestyle Changes|Lifestyle Changes]]== | ==[[Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes|Lifestyle Changes]]== | ||
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==[[Pregnancy Health and Wellness|Health and Wellness]]== | ==[[Pregnancy Health and Wellness|Health and Wellness]]== | ||
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Search through all of our pregnancy pages to find what you're looking for. | Search through all of our pregnancy pages to find what you're looking for. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:36, 16 June 2021
Welcome to the 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 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.
Pregnancy Calculator
Your due date is important, not only so you know when to have the nursery ready, but so you'll know how far along you are. This helps you track the progress of your pregnancy, to ensure the baby is growing and developing on schedule. To estimate your due date, you'll need some sort of pregnancy calculator. See Pregnancy Calculator page.
Use our pregnancy calculator here: Click here
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.
Pregnant and Considering Adoption
Pregnancy Questions: Initial Questions About Adoption
There are many questions to be answered and decisions to be made during this time. Here are some basic answers to common questions women have regarding the process of adoption. See the Pregnancy Questions: Initial Questions About Adoption page.
Considering Adoption
Adoption is a legal process that creates a new, permanent parent-child relationship where one didn't exist before. The adoption proceedings take place in court before a Judge. See the Considering Adoption page.
Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption
Are you pregnant and thinking about placing your baby for adoption? Being well-informed may help you feel better about whatever decision you make—whether it is to place your child for adoption or to parent your child yourself. See Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption pages.
Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents
This information discusses some of the emotional issues that parents may face after making the decision to place an infant for adoption, in surrendering the child, and in handling the feelings that often persist afterwards. See Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents pages.
Unplanned Pregnancy Options Guide
Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be difficult and emotional. I so wish I could somehow personally reach out and hug any and all who are reading this. I have been there. I know how hard, scary, and confusing it can be – but hopefully this guide can help you better understand your options. See the Unplanned Pregnancy Options Guide page.
Becoming Pregnant
Pregnancy Basics
While the most obvious changes are physical, pregnancy impacts every aspect of a woman's life. See Pregnancy Basics 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.
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
Most Common Complications
Sometimes things don’t go as planned and you may be faced with difficult decisions. See Most Common Complications page.
Miscarriage
About 15 percent of known pregnancies will end in miscarriage, usually in the first trimester. See Miscarriage page.
Preterm Labor and Premature Birth
What to do when your water breaks early or you go into preterm labor.
Delivery Complications
Even if the pregnancy has been low risk, sometimes complications arise during birth.
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
Recovery After Birth
Learn how best to care for your body after delivery. Learn about normal after-birth discomforts. See Recovery After Birth page.
Postpartum Blues
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.
Baby Names
Find out what the most popular baby names are or search through names by letter, origin, or gender. See Baby Names page.
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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