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When Does The Second Trimester Start and End

December 2nd, 2011 at 12:40am Under pregnancy

The second trimester is an exciting time during pregnancy. There is a good chance that any morning sickness will have subsided and you will have plenty of energy. During this time you should also feel the baby move for the first time and towards the end of the trimester other people may be able to feel it too! Another major milestone that is reached during this stage of pregnancy is that the fetus reaches viability (ability to survive outside the womb). If you are wondering when this trimester starts, and when it ends, keep reading to find out.

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What is Implantation Bleeding

October 12th, 2011 at 05:59pm Under pregnancy

Implantation occurs after the successful fertilization between an egg and sperm. The fertilized egg reaches the uterus where it implants in the lining, called the endometrium. This is how the developing fetus receives the required nutrients and oxygen from the mother before the placenta is formed. Implantation occurs somewhere between 6 to 12 days after ovulation. Implantation is commonly followed by a small amount of blood loss/discharge from the vagina.

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What Function Does The Placenta Serve

February 17th, 2011 at 01:38am Under pregnancy

If you know anything about pregnancy you have no doubt heard about the placenta. A placenta forms in the womb along with the developing baby. It is connected to the baby via the umbilical cord. It is an organ that connects the baby to the uterine wall. Without proper placenta formation it is difficult for an unborn baby to grow healthily and strongly.

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When Does Your Water Break

March 15th, 2010 at 06:46am Under pregnancy

The rupturing of the amniotic sac is referred to as waters breaking by most non-medical personnel and this may be an indicator of labor. When the amniotic sac ruptures the production of the prostaglandin hormone increases and this speeds up the contractions.

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When Does Your Third Trimester Start

March 10th, 2010 at 07:26am Under Health+ pregnancy

Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters even though the duration of a pregnancy is usually referred to in a weekly time scale. The trimesters are useful for breaking the pregnancy up into developmental stages. During the third trimester the majority of the weight gain takes place and the fetus is growing rapidly during this period. This is also the trimester in which labor and birth actually takes place. But you might still be wondering – when does your third trimester start? This article will answer that question and discuss the symptoms and development that takes place during this period.

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When does morning sickness go away

March 2nd, 2010 at 08:58am Under pregnancy

Morning sickness is as misunderstood as many other medical mysteries. Some people claim that it is changes in blood sugar that cause the problem while others are sure that the pregnancy hormones are to blame. While the debate rages expecting mothers are only concerned about one thing – when does morning sickness go away.

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