About Pregnancy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
Oct 28, 2013 · About Pregnancy Pregnancy is the term used to describe the period in which a fetus develops inside a woman's womb or uterus. Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, or …
Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first - Mayo Clinic
Mar 13, 2024 · Are you pregnant? Tender breasts, nausea and fatigue are just a few early symptoms of pregnancy. Find out about these and less obvious pregnancy signs.
Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …
Dec 30, 2020 · Pregnancy is a period of up to 41 weeks in which a fetus develops inside a woman’s womb. NICHD conducts and supports research and training to help promote healthy …
1st trimester pregnancy: What to expect - Mayo Clinic
Feb 27, 2024 · During the first few months of pregnancy, amazing changes happen quickly. This part of pregnancy is called the first trimester. Knowing what physical and emotional changes to …
Fetal development: The first trimester - Mayo Clinic
Mar 18, 2025 · As your pregnancy goes on, you may wonder how your baby is growing and developing. Use this information to follow along with what's happening week by week during …
Cholestasis of pregnancy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 23, 2025 · Cholestasis of pregnancy can make you very uncomfortable. But more worrisome are the potential complications, especially for your baby. Because of the risk of complications, …
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia - NICHD
Nov 6, 2018 · Preeclampsia (pree-i-KLAMP-see-uh) and eclampsia (ih-KLAMP-see-uh) are pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders. In preeclampsia, the mother’s high blood …
Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy: What's The Best Treatment?
Dec 12, 2025 · Know how to relieve painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum during pregnancy.
Antidepressants: Safe during pregnancy? - Mayo Clinic
Dec 5, 2023 · If you use antidepressants during pregnancy, your health care team tries to minimize your baby's exposure to the medicine. This can be done by prescribing a single …
Antibiotics and pregnancy: What's safe? - Mayo Clinic
Jul 9, 2024 · Here are some antibiotics thought of as safe to take while pregnant: Penicillins, including amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid) and ampicillin. Cephalosporins, including cefaclor and …