What Happens During the Glucose Test?

Did your practitioner say it’s time to schedule a glucose test? This routine screening checks for gestational diabetes, a condition that affects up to 10 percent of pregnancies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So what can you expect when it’s time to take your glucose test — and what happens if…

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20 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Size, Symptoms, Checklist & Tips

You’ve made it to the halfway mark! At 20 weeks, your belly is now a bump. Your appetite is back in full force. You may have even felt your baby moving.Here’s what you need to know at this stage:Have you felt your baby move? One of the changes in your body this week might be…

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Sex during pregnancy: What’s OK, what’s not

Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's notHas pregnancy spiked your interest in sex? Or is sex the last thing on your mind? Either way, here's what you need to know about sex during pregnancy.By Mayo Clinic Staff If you're pregnant, you may have questions about sex during pregnancy. Here's what to know. Is it OK…

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