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Understanding Your Baby’s Movements During Pregnancy — What’s Normal & When to Worry
Feeling your baby move is one of the most exciting milestones in pregnancy.
Read ArticleFeeling your baby move is one of the most exciting milestones in pregnancy.
Read ArticlePregnancy brings many physical changes, and one of the most common is the appearance of varicose veins — enlarged blue or purple veins that often show on the legs, ankles, or vulva.
Read ArticleDigestive problems are common in pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. They are usually caused by hormonal changes and the growing uterus pressing on the digestive organs. 1.
Read ArticleSwelling, also called edema, is a common experience during pregnancy—especially around 24–28 weeks and later.
Read ArticlePelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a common condition during pregnancy. It refers to pain or discomfort in the pelvic joints, usually around the front (pubic bone), hips, or lower back.
Read ArticleBack pain is one of the most common discomforts during pregnancy, especially from 24–28 weeks onward. It is usually caused by the growing belly, hormonal changes, and posture adjustments.
Read ArticleDuring pregnancy, your heart works harder to pump blood for both you and your baby. This results in an increased heart rate, which is usually normal and healthy. 1. Why Does Heart Rate Increase?
Read ArticleBy 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s lungs are forming more air sacs (alveoli) and starting to produce surfactant, but they are still not ready for full breathing outside the womb. 1.
Read ArticleBraxton Hicks Contractions Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, mild tightenings of the uterus.
Read ArticleBy 24–28 weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s eyes begin to open and blink. They can also detect light through the womb, which marks an important stage in the development of vision. 1.
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