While the internal sex organs are forming in the abdomen during the first trimester, your baby's urinary system is developing nearby. The kidney structures begin developing at six weeks, near the structures that will become the reproductive organs. As your baby grows, the kidneys w...
During pregnancy, it's normal for sexual desire to come and go as your body changes. You may feel self-conscious as your belly grows. Or you may feel sexier with larger, fuller breasts. Not having to worry about birth control is another perk. ...
Some women find that certain styles of regular clothing, such as loose-fitting tops, stretchy leggings, or certain dresses, can accommodate their growing belly comfortably for many months of pregnancy (and sometimes throughout the entire pregnancy). However, as your sweet baby bump becomes more ...
Some parenting experts set the expectation that your baby's routine will always run like clockwork. And though babies do like consistency, you can expect changes from day to day and as your baby grows. Sometimes, for whatever reason, your baby will want to skip a nap, have an ...
You can’t predict when your baby will start rolling over as this varies from child to child; however, most babies will roll over from belly to back first, before rolling from back to belly. Here’s why: Rolling from belly to back is easier because it only needs a small change in gra...
Try not to think in terms of “my baby should have started to crawl by now.” Also, remember that your baby might not crawl exactly how you expect them to. Instead, they may use another way to get around, such as bottom scooting or belly crawling. Or they may skip crawling ...
When can you expect to feel your baby move in your belly? From flutters to kicks, here's the average timing and frequency. When Will I Feel My Baby Kicking? You should feel your baby's first movements, called "quickening," between weeks 16 and 25 of your pregnancy. If this is your...
As your body changes and your baby grows, you might feel more tired during the day. This is especially the case during the first trimester when your body starts producing more progesterone to help manage the pregnancy. As exhaustion sets in, you might find yourself taking more naps throughout...
Left side and back pain are common symptoms that affect many women during pregnancy. Understanding why can ease worry or point to serious signs whether in the early or later stages. Initial pain may be due to your body stretching to make room for your ba
During the early stages of pregnancy,around 7 or 8 weeks, the growth of the uterus and the development of the baby, turn the the belly harder. Which side is the placenta on for a girl? The theory claims that the location of the placenta, or trophoblast, can define fetal gender as earl...