Calculating a Due Date
First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.
The Risks of Drug Use in Pregnancy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesAlmost every drug passes from the mother’s bloodstream through the placenta to the fetus. Drugs that cause dependence and addiction in the mother also cause the fetus to become addicted.
Common Discomforts During Pregnancy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesNausea and vomiting are common in the first trimester, as is fatigue. Other common discomforts are hemorrhoids and heartburn.
Delivery
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesTo get ready for delivery, you may be moved into a birthing room or delivery room. Or you may stay in the same room for both labor and delivery.
Medical Conditions and Pregnancy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesWith the correct care, most women can enjoy a healthy pregnancy–even with health challenges, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infectious diseases, or sextually transmitted infections. Read on to learn more.
Warning Signs During Pregnancy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesCall your healthcare provider right away if you have bleeding from the vagina, blurry vision, severe headaches, or other specific symptoms.