Stages of Pregnancy

Developing Baby, Your developing baby growth by weekly or monthly. Hi Welcome to Prego Power… Read more

You're in the home stretch! Some of the same discomforts you had in your second trimester will continue. Plus, many women find breathing difficult… Read more

Most women find the second trimester of pregnancy easier than the first. But it is just as important to stay informed about your pregnancy during… Read more
Prenatal Care and Tests

Your baby activity in pregnancy Pregnant ladies feel their infant's developments as a kick, ripple, wash or roll. As your child… Read more

• Pregnancy and Medicines Fact Sheet - This fact sheet provides information on the safety of using medicines while pregnant.
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Pregnancy can be stressful if you are worried about affording health care for you and your unborn baby. For many women, the extra expenses of… Read more
Twins & multiples

Years ago, most twins came as a surprise. Now, thanks to advances in prenatal care, most women learn about a multiple pregnancy early. You might… Read more

In 2005, 133,122 twin babies and 6,208 triplet babies were born in the United States. In 1980, there were only 69,339 twin and 1,337 triplet… Read more

Twins form in one of two ways:
Identical twins occur when a single fertilized egg splits into two. Identical… Read more
Staying healthy & safe during pregnancy

It's hard to be excited about the new life growing inside of you if you're afraid of your partner. Abuse from a partner can begin or increase… Read more

Using alcohol and illegal drugs during pregnancy threatens the health of your unborn baby. So does using legal drugs in an inappropriate way. When… Read more

Smoking cigarettes is very harmful to your health and could also affect the health of your baby. Not only does smoking cause cancer and heart… Read more
Body Changes & Discomforts during pregnancy

During pregnancy, blood volume increases greatly. This can cause veins to enlarge. Plus, pressure on the large veins behind the uterus causes the… Read more

Temporary bladder control problems are common in pregnancy. Your unborn baby pushes down on the bladder, urethra, and pelvic floor muscles. This… Read more
Pregnancy Complications

When you are pregnant, don't wait to call your doctor or midwife if something is bothering or worrying you. Sometimes physical changes can be… Read more

During pregnancy, your baby is protected from many illnesses, like the common cold or a passing stomach bug. But some infections can be harmful to… Read more

Sometimes pregnancy problems arise — even in healthy women. Some prenatal tests done during pregnancy can help prevent these problems or spot them… Read more
Pregnancy Loss

Give yourself plenty of time to heal emotionally. It could take a few months or even a year. Once you and your partner are emotionally ready to… Read more

After the loss, you might be stunned or shocked. You might be asking, "Why me?" You might feel guilty that you did or didn't do something to cause… Read more

As many as 10 to 15 percent of confirmed pregnancies are lost. The true percentage of pregnancy losses might even be higher as many take place… Read more
Pregnancy Rights in US

When sharing your good news with coworkers, discrimination might be the last thing on your mind. But the truth is that many women are treated… Read more