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Every stage of pregnancy brings different issues and concerns. Use this part of the guide as a roadmap to your pregnancy journey.  

Your Pregnancy Calendar

Your body is constantly changing during pregnancy, which may cause discomfort.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the first month.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the second month.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the third month.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the fourth month.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the fifth month.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the sixth month.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the seventh month.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the eight month.

Your pregnancy week-by-week: What to expect during the eight month.

Your baby's position changes as your body prepares for delivery. Some positions can cause problems for mother and baby.

What are the signs of premature labor?

How to tell "false" labor from the real thing.

When you're pregnant, you may experience swelling in your hands, face, legs, ankles, and feet. This link takes you to an outside site.

Health Concerns

Signs and symptoms to watch for during pregnancy.

Symptoms and causes of urinary infections during pregnancy.

Are you at risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy?

What causes preeclampsia and eclampsia?

What do you do when your doctor orders total bed rest, and it's weeks or months from labor day?

Thank you for not smoking during pregnancy.

If going on vacation means traveling a great distance, you might want to think twice.

There's no reason to change your sexual activity during pregnancy unless your health care provider advises you to.

Don't be surprised if dramatic sexual mood swings are part of your pregnancy.

The Expectant Life

Working During Pregnancy

How pregnancy may affect your ability to work.

Overcoming fears and assumptions is part of becoming a dad.

Build a maternity wardrobe without spending a bundle.

Before the baby comes, you want one last taste of freedom. It's called the "babymoon."

Mood swings and discomfort, coupled with life-altering decision-making, can make pregnancy a stressful time.

What being "high risk" means to you and your baby. 

You know all about morning sickness. But what about all those other pregnancy symptoms you've never heard about?

What can you do to prevent the more painful symptoms of pregnancy?

A rosy glow is not all that happens to your skin during pregnancy.

Read expert advice on maintaining intimacy during pregnancy.

Learn about sleep problems that may arise during pregnancy.

How Safe is Baby's Room?

How to create a clean, safe nursery for your baby.

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