I just got back from my “baby doctor” appointment.
The fourth month is a pretty routine visit. They screen your urine for protein and sugar and take your vitals. During the appointment, your doctor or midwife will go over your “symptoms” and ask if you have any concerns. They will ask to make sure that you [...]
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What is “quickening”? When you first feel your baby move during your pregnancy. According to most official reports, women usually feel movement during their pregnancies anywhere from the 14th week to the 22nd week.
An informal poll I conducted amongst my friends and relatives revealed that most women actually feel their child move sooner. Many people [...]
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On December 5th, 2007, the National Center for Health Statistics reported that in 2005, the preterm birth rate rose, and figures for 2006 were tending towards another increase. Babies are considered preterm when they are born before thirty-seven weeks of gestation.
The National Center for Health Statistics findings concluded that the preterm birth rate increased in [...]
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