Should you take a pregnancy test? 5 Signs and When

If you miss a period — whether you forgot your pill or are hoping to conceive — it might be an idea to take a pregnancy test. Tests can often show if you are pregnant from the first day of a missed period. Some pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy before a period is due, but…

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Understand the symptoms of depression during pregnancy

If you're pregnant, chances are you've heard about postpartum depression. But did you know that many women also experience depression during pregnancy? Here's what you need to know about pregnancy and depression. How common is depression during pregnancy? Pregnancy can be a time of joy — and stress. Research suggests that about 7% of pregnant…

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Pregnancy Timeline: What Happens Each Month and Trimester

Pregnancy is an exciting, but often anxiety-inducing time. Your body goes through a lot of changes as you grow a new human, but you can't see the hard work until the end. That's not to mention all of the changes that the fetus goes through, from a single-cell organism to a full-formed infant ready for…

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