You’re pregnant. Congratulations! You’ll undoubtedly spend the months ahead wondering how your baby is growing and developing. What does your baby look like? How big is he or she? When will you feel the first kick? Fetal development typically follows a predictable course. Find out what happens during the first trimester by checking out this Read More
How to Calculate Your Due Date First day of last period Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks (or 38 weeks from conception), so typically the best way to estimate your due date is to count 40 weeks, or 280 days, from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). You could also subtract three Read More
If this is your first baby, you might worry that you are not ready to take care of a newborn. You’re not alone. Lots of new parents feel unprepared when it’s time to bring their new babies home from the hospital. You can take steps to help yourself get ready for the transition home. Taking a Read More
Caring for newborns born to mothers with COVID-19 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, much is still unknown about the risks of COVID-19 to newborns born to mothers with COVID-19. We do know that: Infections causing COVID-19 in newborns born to mothers with COVID-19 are uncommon. Some newborns have tested positive for Read More
Signs of early pregnancy The earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is usually a missed period. Other symptoms can include: morning sickness tiredness sore breasts weeing more often strange tastes, smells and cravings Not all women will experience symptoms, so it’s important to do a pregnancy test for confirmation. Taking a pregnancy test A Read More
13 Early Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy Introduction to Pregnancy Symptoms A missed menstrual period is often the first recognizable sign of a possible pregnancy, but there are other signs and symptoms of early pregnancy as well. Some subtle signs appear in the first week, and more may be apparent in the weeks before your Read More