Pregnancy is a time that heralds many changes in a woman’s body. This is the time when a woman carries one or more offspring in her womb for nine months. A woman can get pregnant through sexual intercourse or through assisted reproductive technology procedures. There are many symptoms that can indicate pregnancy. Some of these symptoms include missed periods, morning sickness, tender breasts, excessive hunger, food cravings and also frequent urination. A simple pregnancy test can confirm a pregnancy.
The nine months of pregnancy is divided into 3 trimesters of 3 months each. The first trimester starts from the beginning of week 1to week 12. The second trimester starts at the beginning of week 13 to week 15 and ends at week 27 and the third trimester starts at week 28 and ends at childbirth.
This section includes all the health problems that a pregnant woman may go through and solutions to it as well as foetus health.
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Chronic stress may impact hormone balance, ovulation and reproductive health, making conception harder for some couples trying to plan a pregnancy naturally.
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Pre-pregnancy health checks can help detect health issues early, improve fertility, and support a safer, healthier pregnancy journey for both parents and baby.
Infertility can deeply affect mental health, causing stress, anxiety, and emotional strain. Know the common emotional challenges couples face during fertility struggles.
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High-risk pregnancy requires close medical monitoring to protect both mother and baby. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why timely care matters.
Advances in IVF and genetic screening are helping families identify inherited health risks before pregnancy, offering new possibilities for informed reproductive decisions and improved long term medical outcomes for future generations.
Infertility treatment in India: Expert explains the importance of adopting evidence-based IVF treatment options for better pregnancy outcomes.
Expert explains the emotional side of postpartum recovery, highlighting mental health, mood changes, and the real challenges new mothers face after childbirth.
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Experts say ovarian reserve tests can estimate egg quantity but they do not reliably predict fertility, pregnancy chances or a woman's reproductive future.
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