December 31, 2006

Changes In The Third Month Of Pregnancy

by Patricia Hughes

The baby continues to develop at a rapid rate. It is now a fetus. By the end of this month, the baby is about three and a half inches long. The baby weighs just eleven grams. The head is about half the size of the body by the end of the month.

The heart now has four chambers. The fetal heart rate can vary from 120 to 160 beats per minute. Some people say the fetal heart rate can be used to predict gender. This can be fun, but isn’t always reliable. For now, you’ll need to wait and just imagine the baby. The genitals are forming, but are too small to show on ultrasound.

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December 28, 2006

Are You Having Some Pregnancy Symptoms?

Some women claim that they get a ‘feeling’ when they are pregnant and do not need to rely on detecting a pregnancy symptom.  For others, however, they need to have some type of clue to point out to them that maybe there might be a bun in the oven.  For this group of women, they count on a pregnancy symptom or a series of them.  This article outlines common and some not so common early signs of pregnancy, things that can help to notify a woman that she is pregnant. 

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December 26, 2006

Tips For Choosing A Baby Name

by Patricia Hughes

Baby names, there are thousands to pick from. During your pregnancy, you may spend a fair amount of time considering names for your baby. You may have some names in mind even before you get pregnant. If not, a good baby name book may help. There are many websites with databases of baby names for you to peruse. Once you have found the perfect name, you will have to negotiate with your partner. There are several things to consider when choosing the perfect name for your baby. Here are some questions to ask when selecting a name:

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December 24, 2006

Tips To Help Ease Morning Sickness

 

by Patricia Hughes

 

 

One of the early signs of pregnancy is morning sickness. It affects more than sixty percent of all pregnant women. This condition is caused by changing hormone levels as the body adjusts to being pregnant. Although it is called morning sickness, you can experience the nausea at any time of the day or night.

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December 22, 2006

Recognizing Some Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

Are you pregnant? There are certain signs and symptoms that a woman is able to recognize during the early pregnancy stages, and these signs and symptoms should be taken greatly into consideration, as learning about and understanding them will help you to recognize earlier on if you are pregnant.

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December 20, 2006

Changes In The Second Month Of Pregnancy

by Patricia Hughes

The second month of pregnancy is one of the most crucial in your baby’s development. There are many changes in the embryo this month. The heart is beating. The heartbeat can be seen on an ultrasound this month. The major organs are beginning to form this month, such as the brain, lungs, stomach and liver.  
The embryo is getting closer to looking like a real baby. The head and trunk can be seen this month. You won’t be able to tell if the baby is male or female for quite some time. Tiny arm buds begin to form this month and hands and feet will be developing by the end of this month.  

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December 18, 2006

Some Advantages of an Early Pregnancy Test

Are you are worrying about possible early signs of pregnancy?  If so, you can rest assured in knowing that you can put your mind at ease with an early pregnancy test. Quite simply, what an early pregnancy test does is it enables you to see whether or not you are pregnant days and often even longer than that of the more standard pregnancy tests.

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How To Condense 9 Months Into 20 Seconds!

Hi everyone, I just found this video moms-to-be might want to see, and to look forward to! During pregnancy there are many bodily changes, and some are obvious to everyone. Enjoy! Julie

Kevin’s response: "There is nothing more beautify than a pregnant woman. I would ask my wife to try again but I don’t think I would survive!!" 
 

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