How to take Care during Second Trimester of Pregnancy – Instructions The second trimester is from week 14 through week 27 (month 4 through 6). This is often the time in pregnancy that you feel your best. Often times, morning sickness has lessened or quit. You may have more energy, and you may get hungry …
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What are the Signs and Symptoms of Labor? Labor is your body’s natural process of moving your baby, placenta, and umbilical cord out of your uterus. The process of labor usually starts when your baby is full-term, between 37 and 40 weeks of pregnancy. How will I know when I am close to going into …
Skin Conditions During Pregnancy – What type of skin problems can develop during pregnancy? Pregnancy affects many parts of the human body. One part is the skin. Most skin problems that develop during pregnancy are not serious and are considered a normal part of pregnancy. Many skin problems go away on their own after the …
Harmful Effects of Smoking During Pregnancy – Hazardous to your baby Smoking during pregnancy is unhealthy for you and your baby. Smoke from cigarettes, pipes, and cigars contains many chemicals that can cause cancer (carcinogens). Cigarettes also contain a stimulant drug (nicotine). When you smoke, harmful substances that you breathe in enter your bloodstream and …
How to store Breast Milk Instructions Breast milk is a living fluid that contains infection-fighting cells (antibodies). Pre-pumped (expressed) breast milk needs to be stored in a certain way so that it remains effective in protecting your baby against infections. The following guidelines are for storing breast milk for a healthy, full-term infant. How long …
Suppressing Your Milk Supply Information After pregnancy, your breasts fill with milk (engorgement). You may choose to stop (suppress) your milk supply if you need to stop breastfeeding quickly, if you are unable to breastfeed, or if you choose not to breastfeed. There are many reasons for not breastfeeding, including personal choice, pregnancy loss or …
Take Care of Yourself Before Pregnancy – Important Instructions Whether you’re actively planning to become pregnant or not thinking about it quite yet, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. One reason is because about half of all pregnancies in this country are unplanned. And unplanned pregnancies are at higher risk for preterm birth …