New research has found that routine screening using a non-invasive test that analyzes fetal DNA in a pregnant woman’s blood can accurately detect Down’s syndrome and other genetic fetal abnormalities in the first trimester. Published early online in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, the...
I quit smoking when I found out that I was pregnant.. but now im 29 weeks and all I crave is a cigarette. Could it hurt the baby if he's not used to the smoke? Ive heard of women smoking t hroughout their pregnancies and everything has been perfect..
More women who obtained surgical abortions in the second trimester of pregnancy said they would choose the method again than women who obtained medical abortions, suggesting that women should have access to both procedures so they can decide based on their preferences, according to a small study...
I'm 7 1/2 weeks pregnant and prior to this, I was really really fit! Only 7 weeks ago I used to be able to sprint train for 45mins and then do weights for an hour afterwards!!! It would take a lot to get me tired. However, since about 5 weeks ago I started getting really tired in the gym and...
I've been trying to find out info on smoking during last trimester of pregnancy. I quilt smoking as soon as I found out I was pregnant. I also quit taking my Xanax medication required for my severe anxiety. It has not been easy at all. Smoking was a nervous habit I developed. But I have gone...