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11/10/2023

The linea nigra (Latin for "black line") is a dark, vertical line that runs down the abdomen. As hormones level out, the linea nigra will fade in most women. In rare cases, it may never fade completely.

11/07/2023

Estrogen is normally made in the ovaries, but it is also produced by the placenta during pregnancy to aid with a healthy pregnancy. Your placenta alone will produce the same amount of estrogen that a non-pregnant woman produces in 3 years!

10/30/2023

A baby with spina bifida, the most common neural tube defect, is born with a spine that is not completely developed. The exposed nerves are damaged, leaving the child with varying degrees of paralysis, incontinence, and can sometimes cause mental disabilities. Some women are at an increased risk for having a baby with an open neural tube defect. These women include, but are not limited to, those with a family history of spina bifida and those taking anti-epileptic medicines. Your doctor can discuss this with you, and could refer you for genetic counseling.

10/27/2023

You may need to gain more or less depending on whether you are underweight or overweight when you get pregnant. Recommendations also differ if you are carrying more than one baby. Where does all the weight go? • Baby: 6 to 8 pounds. • Placenta: 2 to 3 pounds. • Blood supply: 3 to 4 pounds. • Amniotic fluid: 2 to 3 pounds. • Breast tissue: 0 to 3 pounds. • Fat stores for delivery and breastfeeding (remainder of weight). • Uterus increase: 2 to 5 pounds. Total: 15 to 35 pounds.

10/23/2023

During the third trimester your baby will mature and add weight. It is common to experience symptoms during your final trimester like frequent urination, backaches and even hiccups. You may be tempted to start the countdown till your due date and hope that it would come early, but each week of this final stage of development helps your baby prepare for childbirth. Throughout the third trimester, your baby will gain weight quickly, adding body fat that will help after birth.

10/20/2023

Regular exercise during pregnancy can improve your posture and decrease some common discomforts such as backaches, constipation, bloating, swelling and fatigue. Exercise can also improve mood and assist with sleep. Being fit during pregnancy means safe, mild to moderate exercise at least three times a week, unless you have been otherwise advised by your physician.

10/16/2023

While pregnant, you will need an additional 200 to 300 extra calories from nutrient-dense foods such as lean meats, low fat dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grain products. It will be important to carefully consider the foods you consume during your pregnancy. This is a time to eat more foods that are nutrient-dense, and fewer sweets and treats. Eat a variety of foods. Use the website www.choosemyplate.gov as a guide to choose the amounts of foods in each food group.

10/13/2023

The second trimester or the middle section of pregnancy is often thought of as the best part of the experience. By this time, any morning sickness is probably gone and the discomfort of early pregnancy has faded. During the second trimester you may also start to feel movement as your baby flips and turns in the uterus. During this stage of pregnancy many people find out the s*x of the baby. This is typically done during an anatomy scan (an ultrasound that checks your baby’s physical development) around 20 weeks.

10/09/2023

Taking folic acid can reduce your risk of having a baby with a serious birth defect of the brain and spinal cord. About half of all pregnancies are unplanned, and the U.S. Public Health Service recommends that all women of childbearing age get 400 micrograms of folic acid each day. There are natural sources of folic acid: green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans and citrus fruits. It is also found in many fortified breakfast cereals and some vitamin supplements.