Becoming Pregnant

Learn what signs and symptoms to look for if you suspect you may be pregnant. Also, find out what prenatal care is needed and how to get the best start on your pregnancy.

Signs of Pregnancy

Watching for 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

How Does a Pregnancy Test Work?

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.

Being Pregnant

Pregnancy Basics

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. See Pregnancy page.

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Pregnancy Diary

What is a 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.

Unplanned Pregnancy

Unplanned Pregnancies

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

Support in a 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. Because of this, it is very important that every woman realizes that there are all kinds of wonderful places where she can go for support and to talk with people who are more than willing to help. See Crisis Pregnancy page.

Teen Pregnancy

The Challenges of Teen Pregnancy

Pregnancy and birth are a challenge for any woman. When it's a teen pregnancy, the challenges multiply. See Teen Pregnancy page.

Pregnancy Forums

A Guide to Pregnancy Forums

Pregnancy forums can help any mom-to-be through this exciting and life-changing time. They offer an outlet for pregnant women to vent their frustrations, concerns and questions. Pregnancy forums can offer information from other moms-to-be or new moms so that other moms-to-be know that people who have had the experience are answering their questions. Joining and participating in pregnancy forums can be fun and easy as long as you follow these simple steps. See Pregnancy Forums page.

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