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Pregnancy: MedlinePlus

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Morning Sickness

06/10/2016 10:25 AM EDT

Source: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
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Body & Lifestyle Changes

06/10/2016 10:25 AM EDT

Source: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Page: Pregnancy

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Summary

So you're going to have a baby! Whether you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, you will want to give your baby a healthy start.

You need to have regular visits with your healthcare provider. These prenatal care visits are very important for your baby and yourself. Some things you might do when you are pregnant could hurt your baby, such as smoking or drinking. Some medicines can also be a problem, even ones that a doctor prescribed. You will need to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet. You may also be tired and need more rest.

Your body will change as your baby grows during the nine months of your pregnancy. Don't hesitate to call your health care provider if you think you have a problem or something is bothering or worrying you.

Start Here

During Pregnancy (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Pregnancy (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Available in Spanish
Pregnancy Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide (Nemours Foundation)Available in Spanish
Staying Healthy during Pregnancy (Nemours Foundation)Available in Spanish
Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant (American Academy of Family Physicians)Available in Spanish

Latest News

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Couples' Pre-Pregnancy Caffeine Consumption Linked to Miscarriage Risk (03/24/2016, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
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Symptoms

Symptoms of Pregnancy: What Happens Right Away (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
What Are Some Common Signs of Pregnancy? (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)Available in Spanish

Diagnosis and Tests

hCG Test (Pregnancy Test) (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
MedlinePlus: Prenatal Testing (National Library of Medicine)Available in Spanish
Pregnancy Tests (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)Available in Spanish

Prevention and Risk Factors

MedlinePlus: Birth Control (National Library of Medicine)Available in Spanish

Living With

Cosmetics and Pregnancy (Food and Drug Administration)
Exercise during Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) - PDF
MedlinePlus: Pregnancy and Nutrition (National Library of Medicine)Available in Spanish
Pregnancy: Should I Use a Seat Belt? (American Academy of Family Physicians)Available in Spanish
Prenatal Yoga: What You Need to Know (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Sex during Pregnancy (Nemours Foundation)
Sleeping during Pregnancy (Nemours Foundation)Available in Spanish
Staying Healthy and Safe (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
Staying Healthy and Safe at Work (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)
Tips for Good Oral Health during Pregnancy (National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center) - PDF
Travel during Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

Related Issues

Abuse during Pregnancy (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)Available in Spanish
Emergency Preparedness and Response: Information for Pregnant Women - Fact Sheet (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
MedlinePlus: Health Problems in Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)
MRI Safety during Pregnancy (Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)Available in Spanish
Pregnancy Precautions: FAQs on Pregnancy Hazards (Nemours Foundation)Available in Spanish
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Reproductive History and Breast Cancer Risk (National Cancer Institute)Available in Spanish
What to Do When Your Pregnancy Is Unexpected (American Academy of Family Physicians)Available in Spanish
Women of Size and Pregnancy (American College of Nurse-Midwives) - PDF
X-Rays, Pregnancy and You (Food and Drug Administration)

Specifics

Back Pain During Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
Body & Lifestyle Changes (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)
Body Changes and Discomforts (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)Available in Spanish
Concerns and Discomforts of Pregnancy - Constipation or Diarrhea (Healthy Roads Media)Available in Spanish
Concerns and Discomforts of Pregnancy - Nausea (Healthy Roads Media)Available in Spanish
Concerns and Discomforts of Pregnancy - Varicose Veins (Healthy Roads Media) - PDFAvailable in Spanish
Headaches during Pregnancy: What's the Best Treatment? (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Morning Sickness (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation)
Morning Sickness: Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
Placenta: How It Works, What's Normal (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Pregnancy and Your Vision (Prevent Blindness America)
Skin Conditions during Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) - PDF
Stages of Pregnancy (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)Available in Spanish

Images

Linea Nigra (Logical Images)
PUPPP (Pruritic Urticarial Papules Plaques of Pregnancy) (Logical Images)
Stretch Marks of Pregnancy (Striae of Pregnancy) (Logical Images)

Health Check Tools

Ovulation and Due Date Calculator (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
Pregnancy Know-How Quiz (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)