Difference between revisions of "Pregnancy"

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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 to learning about how to take care of your body after birth, you can find it here.

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.

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.

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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.

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-'''Pregnancy Basics'''
+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.
+[[File:Shutterstock 146379725.jpg|350px|thumb]]
+==[[Are You Pregnant?]]==
+[[File:Shutterstock 119975638.jpg|left|200px|thumb]]
+====[[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.
-The average human pregnancy - from the time the egg is fertilized to the moment of delivery - lasts about 280 days. While the most obvious changes are physical, pregnancy impacts every aspect of a woman's life.
+====[[Pregnancy Test|Pregnancy Tests]]====
-[[File:Shutterstock 132635159.jpg|thumb|left|350px]]
+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.
-For most women, the clearest sign of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period. Many women will have symptoms earlier, such as nausea, fatigue, or swollen and tender breasts, but these can have many other causes and are not in themselves a reliable indicator of pregnancy. Even a missed period can have other causes. If you suspect you're pregnant, call your doctor and have a urine or blood test done so you can begin taking the best care of your baby as soon as possible.
-The changes in your body can be surprising. Everyone knows that your tummy grows dramatically, but who would suspect that pregnancy could lead to acne, a constant stuffed nose, or nine months of bad hair days? Pregnancy impacts every [[system]] in your body and has far-reaching emotional implications as well. Mood swings and depression are common. If you feel like you're living on an emotional roller coaster, you're not alone - but if your mood swings are severe or your pre-baby blues are too deep for your comfort level, talk about it with your medical practitioner.
+====[[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.
-The good news is that recent studies have shown that pregnancy tends to enhance women's perception, efficiency, resiliency, motivation, and emotional intelligence. Pregnancy can also lead to better physical health. Women who have borne children have lower rates of certain cancers (breast, endometrial, and ovarian). Pregnancy can be the first step to recovery from endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovaries. And being a mom can give women new motivation to make healthier, safer choices in areas from nutrition to smoking to driving habits.
+Use our [[Pregnancy Calculator|pregnancy calculator]] here: [http://www.crisispregnancy.com/duedatecalculator.php Click here]
-But the changes going on in your body and emotions are nothing compared to those going on with your baby. In just 280 short days, she grows from a fertilized egg to a fully functioning human being. Her journey is accompanied by periods of rapid cell division and differentiation. Growth happens at an almost unbelievable rate. It takes only a couple of months for your baby to have the beginnings of a brain and liver, only 50 days for her embryonic heart to start beating. The weeks of pregnancy sometimes feel never-ending, but each one brings new developments for you and your baby.
+See all [[Are You Pregnant?]] pages.
-Return to [[Becoming Pregnant]] or [[All About Pregnancy]]
+==[[Unplanned Pregnancies]]==
-[[Category: Pregnancy Index]]
+[[File:Shutterstock 168987227.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
-[[Category: Encyclopedia]]
+====[[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.
+====[[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.
+====[[Teen Pregnancy]]====
+[[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]]==
+[[File:Shutterstock 155826818.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
+====[[Pregnancy|Being Pregnant]]====
+While the most obvious changes are physical, [[pregnancy]] impacts every aspect of a woman's life. See [[Pregnancy|Being Pregnant]] page.
+====[[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.
+====[[Pregnancy Forums]]====
+[[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]]==
+[[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. See all [[Pregnancy Calendar]] pages. Or look at an overview of each trimester.
+*[[Pregnancy Calendar: 1st Trimester|First Trimester]]
+*[[Pregnancy Calendar: 2nd Trimester|Second Trimester]]
+*[[Pregnancy Calendar: 3rd Trimester|Third Trimester]]
+See all [[Pregnancy Calendar]] pages.
+==[[Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes|Lifestyle Changes]]==
+[[File:Shutterstock 183860504.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
+====[[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.
+====[[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.
+====[[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.
+See all [[Pregnancy Lifestyle Changes]] pages.
+==[[Pregnancy Health and Wellness|Health and Wellness]]==
+[[File:Shutterstock 111457892.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
+====[[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.
+====[[Pregnancy Exercises|Exercise]]====
+There are a number of exercises that are safe for you during your [[pregnancy]]. See [[Pregnancy Exercises]] page.
+====[[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.
+See all [[Pregnancy Health and Wellness]] pages.
+==[[Pregnancy Complications]]==
+[[File:Shutterstock 98623349.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
+====[[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.
+==[[Pregnancy Labor and Delivery|Labor and Delivery]]==
+[[File:Shutterstock 162810590.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
+====[[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]]==
+[[File:Shutterstock 85845289.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
+====[[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|baby names]] are or search through names by letter, origin, or gender. See [[Baby Names]] page.
+See all [[Postpartum Care]] pages.
+==[[Pregnancy Index]]==
+[[File:Shutterstock 83082538.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
+Search through all of our [[pregnancy]] pages to find what you're looking for.
+See all [[Pregnancy Index]] pages.
+Return to [[Adoption Wiki]]

Difference between revisions of "Pregnancy"

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Being Pregnant