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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]].
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Lean about the basics of [[pregnancy]], how to find others also pregnant, and learn about common [[pregnancy]] myths.  
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==[[Signs of Pregnancy]]==
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'''Watching for [[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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'''How Does a [[Pregnancy Test]] Work?'''
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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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==[[Pregnancy Diary]]==
 
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'''What is a [[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 with information about doctors, medications, dates of progress, and milestones.  
 
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.  
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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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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. 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.
 
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'''The Challenges of [[Teen Pregnancy]]'''
 
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[[Pregnancy]] and birth are a challenge for any woman. When it's a [[Teen Pregnancy|teen pregnancy]], the challenges multiply. See [[Teen Pregnancy]] page.
 
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[[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|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|pregnancy forums]] can be fun and easy as long as you follow these simple steps. See [[Pregnancy Forums]] page.
 
[[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|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|pregnancy forums]] can be fun and easy as long as you follow these simple steps. See [[Pregnancy Forums]] page.
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==[[Ten Pregnancy Myths]]==
 
==[[Ten Pregnancy Myths]]==

Revision as of 16:54, 3 June 2014

Lean about the basics of pregnancy, how to find others also pregnant, and learn about common pregnancy myths.

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.

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.

Ten Pregnancy Myths

Is That Really True?

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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