A urine test can be done at home or in a doctor’s office. Most over-the-counter pregnancy test kits claim to be 99% accurate. Before taking a home test: 1. Check the expiration date. 2. Follow the instructions as listed since there are different types of home pregnancy tests that re...
and tender, and bigger too, to accommodate an increase in blood flow. Your nipples could be very sensitive now and your veins could look much darker below the skin surface. Women who expect their period experience similar discomfort in the breasts, so these symptoms could indicate pregnancy. ...
This article reports that the number of pregnancy discrimination complaints filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission declined in fiscal 2005 for a third straight year. Awareness of the law, a consistently applied policy, training and thorough documentation can help employers avoid ...
There are people who like to have all the information they can about their pregnancy, even if this information is uncertain. For other people, such uncertainty is difficult to deal with, and they would rather not know. TheGaP studyis about letting pregnant women (and partners) choose how muc...
In 2020, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists endorsed NIPS at any age, effectively making the blood test a routine part of pregnancy care. Parents typically use these tests to rule out Down syndrome or more severe conditions, only to find out in many cases about something th...
Most pregnant people have only a couple of ultrasounds throughout their prenatal care, but some get them more frequently. Read on for a breakdown of the most common types of pregnancy ultrasounds, when you might get them, and what to expect during the prenatal scans. ...
I completely understand any woman who had what she thinks was an implantation bleeding, and who wants to take a pregnancy test immediately. But how accurate would the results of a pregnancy test be when taken so early on? Of course, there are sensitive early pregnancy tests out there, which...
Overall, when gestational parents received/accessed more pregnancy-related sexual health information and when either parent received/accessed more postpartum-related sexual health information, both members of the couples reported greater sexual well-being. Access to information might not only address ...
A pregnancy ultrasound is pretty straightforward. Here's what to expect: Advertisement | page continues below You'll lie on your back or side. (The sonographer may have you move around to get the best angles.) For an abdominal ultrasound, you'll expose your belly. For a vaginal ultrasound...
In a way, my job is a lot like your pregnancy will probably be—every day will bring a little adventure, but most of them will be fun. What to Expect When You’re Expecting is like having a personal obstetrician to guide you through that adventure. I have been recommending this book ...