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Do You Know Your Trimesters?
Moms-to-be have bookshelves filled with pregnancy books that tell them everything they need to know about their pregnancies. But how much of that information do you retain? From conception to birth, a pregnancy is filled with constant changes, both for the mother and the baby.
Which Trimester, Part Two
Last week some lilsugar readers said you had trouble remembering your stages of fetal development. From conception to birth, a pregnancy is filled with changes for both mother and babe. Let's see if you brushed up on the subject.
Which Trimester?
From conception to birth, a pregnancy is filled with constant changes, both for the mother and the baby. How well do you know your fetal development? Take this quiz to test your knowledge!
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Which Trimester, Part Three!
We've tried this before and lilsugar readers told us they had trouble remembering the stages of fetal development. From conception to birth, a pregnancy is filled with changes for both mother and babe. Let's see if you brushed up on the subject.
What Is A Trimester?
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M What Is A Trimester? The word trimester means "3 months." This is often a source of confusion, because a normal pregnancy is 40 weeks, a tad longer than 9 months.Baby Bump: Third Trimester Morning Sickness
I survived two pregnancies without morning sickness, but a pregnant Sugar staffer provided me with a tidbit of information that I thought I'd share. She was sailing along smoothly in her third trimester when the dreaded morning sickness she experienced early on in the first trimester was back, and it was worse. She said:
"I was literally seven months and one day pregnant and I started feeling nauseous again.
First trimester of pregnancy
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M The first trimester of pregnancy is the first three months after conception. Signs of early pregnancy are missed menstrual periods, fatigue, breast enlargement, abdominal distention, and nausea. During this period of time all organ development takes place so the fetus is most susceptible to damage from toxins, drugs, and infections.Pregnancy's Home Stretch: Swollen Feet and Ill Fitting Shoes
My swollen feet won't fit in a pair of wedges I wore yesterday. I've officially entered the final stretch of pregnancy. While heartburn, believing my stomach can't possibly stretch anymore and the sudden need to reorganize our flat, were indications — water retention, and feeling as though my water was going to break while walking last week have sealed the deal.
Early Pregnancy Weight Gain Tied to Gestational Diabetes
Step away from the donuts and don't even think about picking up that candy bar. In a new study to be released in next month's Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers have found a direct link between weight gained in the first trimester of pregnancy and gestational diabetes diagnoses. Gestational diabetes, which can be controlled through diet changes, affects seven percent of pregnancies each year.
Common Prenatal Tests
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Common Prenatal Tests During your monthly checkups, your caregiver will weigh you, check your blood pressure, and take a urine sample to test for sugar or protein in your urine (which can signal gestational diabetes or pregnancy-induced high blood pressure). Finally, she'll measure your abdomen to see if your baby is growing at the expected rate. Your caregiver may also offer you a battery of prenatal tests now, including:- Maternal serum screening - These tests – AFP, triple screen, or quad screen – measure levels of hormones in your blood to try to predict your fetus’ risk of various genetic problems and birth defects.
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