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- DictionaryPreg·nan·cy/ˈpreɡnənsē/
noun
- 1. the condition or period of being pregnant: "the first weeks of pregnancy"
2 days ago · Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops inside a woman's uterus (womb). A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins. Pregnancy usually occurs by sexual intercourse, but can also occur through assisted reproductive technology procedures.
- 230,600 (2016)
- Missed periods, tender breasts, nausea and vomiting, hunger, frequent urination
6 days ago · Pregnancy, process and series of changes that take place in a woman’s organs and tissues as a result of a developing fetus. The entire process from fertilization to birth takes an average of 266–270 days, or about nine months. Learn more about pregnancy in this article.
- John W. Huffman
6 days ago · Pregnant adults should get 1,000 mg (milligrams) of calcium a day. Pregnant teenagers (ages 14-18) need 1,300 mg of calcium a day. Vitamin D helps the calcium to build up the baby's bones and teeth. All women, pregnant or not, should be getting 600 IU (international units) of vitamin D per day.
Apr 8, 2024 · April 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. (iStock) The fatigue and pangs of pregnancy have made many women feel older than their years. Now there’s new research that suggests pregnancy may, in fact ...
Apr 8, 2024 · April 08, 2024. Surprising no one who has ever been pregnant, scientists have found that growing a human being from scratch makes your body “older." New research suggests that a single pregnancy ...
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Apr 13, 2024 · HCG, for example, may cause morning sickness. Estrogen, on the other hand, can produce a sense of well-being. It also may cause: Intense emotions. Extreme mood swings (high highs and low lows ...
Apr 1, 2024 · Vaccinations During Pregnancy: What You Need and What To Avoid. Staying up-to-date on vaccines encourages a healthy pregnancy, but not all vaccines are recommended when you’re pregnant. April 1 ...
