pregnancy
Pregnancy is the term used to describe when a female is carrying one or more fetuses or embryos inside her womb. Generally a pregnancy term is an average of 37-42 weeks.
Pregnancy occurs after the egg is released during ovulation. Once the egg is released, it is then fertilized by sperm. The fertilized egg then travels towards the uterus, attaching itself to the uterine lining in a process called implantation.
Pregnancies can happen spontaneously as a result of sexual intercourse or via artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization (IVF). During pregnancy, the women goes through a serious of changes that are broken down by three trimesters. Her estimated due date is 40 weeks from the first day of her last menstrual cycle. Other terms that refer to pregnancy include prenatal period, gestation, term, and first, second and third trimesters.
You'll find bloggers talking about their pregnancy on sites such as AlmostDad and SaintPaulGirl.
Original Technorati articles tagged “pregnancy”
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in FamilyPregnancy – Who Can forget Food Cravings?

Women that have experienced pregnancy will relate to the overwhelming control of food cravings. Husbands certainly remember cravings!by jules65 / on Sep 2, 2010 -
in LifestyleArtificially sweetened soft drinks increase the risk of pre-term delivery

Artificial sweeteners might cause pregnancy problemsby nmdhector / on Aug 25, 2010 -
in LifestyleStudy: Serotonin, the Mastermind Behind Gestational Diabetes

Serotonin, a chemical produced by the body, has a direct control on gestational diabetes, says new study.by theconsciouslife / on Jul 2, 2010
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “pregnancy”
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What are some great pregnancy and parenting books?
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I already have the “What to anticipate when you are expecting” series, what else was useful for you? What books on parenting have been worth buying for you? What about pregnancy books? Which ones could you not live without? My husband and I are first time parents and need some direction! Thanks!5 hours ago -
About Sports During Pregnancy
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In this time ochiex.com team will provide some tips and tricks secure about Sports in Pregnancy, exercise during pregnancy can help you prepare for the birth by strengthening the muscles and form a resistance. And will also help more quickly to return to the original body shape after giving birth occurred exercise ...6 hours ago -
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If you’re one of the millions of women who experience painful menstrual cramps every month, then you’re probably looking for some sort of pain relief. For some women, the monthly flow is not just a time of annoyance or a passing inconvenience, but is a time of severe pain that they dread from month to month. Here ...7 hours ago -
The Good Life on a Budget: Love Your Crock Pot – pt 2
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1 cup dried beans = 3 cups cooked Canned beans are 3x more expensive than dried! Step 1: Rinse beans in a colander and remove any ugly ones or stones. Step 2: Soak 6-8 hours, 1 part beans: 4 parts water. Step 3: Drain, return to crock pot, add new water to cover beans plus 2 inches higher. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Step ...9 hours ago -
Avoid Bananas If You Want a Daughter
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The combination of diet and sex schedule settings can determine the sex of the baby born. If you want a daughter, avoid bananas and have sex with your partner as often as possible. Potassium contained in bananas is an element that must be avoided with sodium salt, if you’re trying to get a daughter. These elements ...9 hours ago -
Dangers of Aspartame for Pregnant Women Are Far From Sweet
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I am often asked by pregnant women if the artificial sugar Aspartame is safe for them and their developing babies. Postnatal mothers also ask me if it is safe for them to drink aspartame sweetened diet drinks for postpartum weight loss. My answer to both questions is an emphatic No! Heres why:Aspartame is sold as ...9 hours ago -
How To Get Pregnant Movies To Get You Started
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like being pregnant? Have you ever viewed how to get pregnant movies ? We usually get the idea of the consequences of getting pregnant from observing other people’s stories. In fact, pregnancy is a pleasant and matchless experience. There are times though when pregnancy gets ...10 hours ago -
Trying To Get Pregnant Blogs: Helping Other Mothers
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Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, particularly for those women who are experiencing it for the first time and for those who have been trying to get pregnant for quite some time. It is difficult to do. You still hesitate and feel that you are not up for the tests and trials that you will be encountering. One of ...10 hours ago -
[China/WTF] two Chinese girls bitchslap each other over boy on train
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If you haven’t ever read Veggie Discourse , become devotee now. Apparently, these three were classmates; the boy Zi Xuan, though not rich is ‘handsome’ and ‘smart’ and got accepted into Hefei University , which judging from the Wikipedia article, is rather a sketch school. The girls started to argue ...10 hours ago -
Using Aromatherapy During Pregnancy and Birth
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The use of essential oils in aromatherapy has been used for centuries. Frankincense and Myrrh were noted in biblical times as a heavily useful meditation fragrance. It is well known that using essential oils can help alleviate a lot of…11 hours ago -
Daily Blend: Sunday, September 05, 2010
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Marcia Powell [source: Phoenix New Times ] What a Ph.D. looks like . Rather saddening (yet motivating) last panel, though. (via Blag Hag ) Homeopathic pregnancy prevention : Essence de bébé . (via Pharyngula ) The numerous ways to be a skeprick . (via Pharyngula ) ...11 hours ago -
Belly Bump ~ Week 35
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Its been a really good week. We had Chloes final ultrasound on Wednesday. Everything looks really good. Shes in a great position, as is the placenta, so we can proceed with a natural birth as planned. It really wont be much longer now. Based on her measurements, the doctor is guessing that Chloes around 4 lbs at ...11 hours ago -
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Need 10 pregnancy/childbirth related articles, original only, must pass Copyscape. 300-400 words, $5 per article All articles must be informative and of high quality. I will only provide the keywords so you have to do all research by your own… (Budget: $30-250, Jobs: Articles, Ghostwriting, SEO) Go to Source Looking ...15 hours ago -
Celine Dion shows off baby bump in French mag
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London, Sept 5 (ANI): Pregnant Celine Dion recently posed with her family for a French magazine photoshoot.The singer, who is expecting twin boys in November (10), has proved she’s a picture of health following false reports she was hospitalized last month.A spokesperson for the singer was forced to deny Dion was ...16 hours ago -
Jacob Zuma to become father for 22nd time
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London, Sept 5 (ANI): Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s polygamous president, is to become a father for the 22nd time, according to reports.His fiancée Bongiwe Gloria Ngema is expecting a child early next year, reports the Telegraph. The pair already has one child and are due to marry in December.Reports of the pregnancy ...16 hours ago -
Alpha-fetoprotein Blood Test
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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a glycoprotein produced by fetal tissue and tumors that differentiate from midline embryonic structures. During fetal development, AFP levels in serum and amniotic fluid rise; because this problem crosses the placenta, it appears in maternal serum. In late stages of pregnancy, AFP levels in ...18 hours ago -
5 Postpartum Tips From Dr. Machelle Seibel, Founder Of HealthRock And Professor Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
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After your babys birth (postpartum), the body begins the restoration process and starts to regain strength and return back to its pre-pregnancy shape. Many women experience a range of issues postpartum; just think of what your body has been through in the last nine months. Now that pregnancy is over and youre left ...18 hours ago -
Tips To Lose Weight After Pregnancy
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If you just had a baby you need some tips to lose weight. Some women get very disappointed when they see how much weight they gained during pregnancy. This is very normal. When you have a baby your first priority is his health. Now it’s time to look great again. If you follow these simple [...]18 hours ago -
The Other half: Dying of indifference
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Every eight minutes a woman dies in our country due to pregnancy-related complications. Why aren’t we able to devise an accessible healthcare system? “She gave birth, died. Delhi walked by”. This was the headline of a six column news item on the top of an inside page in Hindustan Times (August 29, 2010). ...20 hours ago -
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Youve got to love a company with the name Motherlove . Really. We all need motherlove-- as children, as mothers, as women. Beyond that, youll find more to love. Motherlove is dedicated to consistent quality to craft the finest, purest products, and using certified organic ingredients designed to nurture, ...22 hours ago


