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What are some common signs of pregnancy? - NICHD
Dec 30, 2017 · Slight bleeding. One study shows as many as 25% of pregnant women experience slight bleeding or spotting that is lighter in color than normal menstrual blood. 2 This typically occurs at the time of implantation of the fertilized egg (about 6 to 12 days after conception) but is common in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. 3
Will stress during pregnancy affect my baby? - NICHD
Mar 2, 2023 · It is normal to feel some stress during pregnancy. Your body is going through many changes, and as your hormones change, so do your moods. Too much stress can cause you to have trouble sleeping, headaches, loss of appetite, or a tendency to overeat—all of which can be harmful to you and your developing baby. High levels of stress can also cause high blood …
Pregnancy Loss (Before 20 Weeks of Pregnancy) - NICHD
Sep 1, 2017 · Pregnancy loss occurs when a pregnancy ends unexpectedly before the 20th week. It is sometimes called early pregnancy loss, mid-trimester pregnancy loss, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, or fetal demise. We use the term "pregnancy loss" throughout this information. NICHD supports and conducts research on the causes of this type of pregnancy …
What are the symptoms of pregnancy loss (before 20 weeks of …
Feb 24, 2017 · Many pregnant women have spotting and cramping in early pregnancy but do not miscarry. 1 Your health care provider might call this pregnancy "threatened."2 In any case, pregnant women who have any of the symptoms of miscarriage should contact their health care provider immediately. 2. Some women do not experience any symptoms of pregnancy loss.
Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …
Dec 30, 2020 · Research shows that as many as 13% of U.S. women reported frequent symptoms of depression after childbirth, and that anxiety co-occurs in up to 43% of depressed pregnant and postpartum women, making pregnancy-related depression and anxiety among the more common pregnancy complications. 8 These medical conditions can have significant …
Pregnancy Loss (Before 20 Weeks of Pregnancy)
Feb 23, 2017 · Many pregnant women have spotting and cramping in early pregnancy but do not miscarry. 1 Your health care provider might call this pregnancy "threatened."2 In any case, pregnant women who have any of the symptoms of miscarriage should contact their health care provider immediately. 2. Some women do not experience any symptoms of pregnancy loss.
What infections can affect pregnancy? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …
Dec 30, 2020 · Although its symptoms are usually mild, Zika infection during pregnancy can cause pregnancy loss and other pregnancy complications, as well as congenital anomalies and other problems for the infant. CDC provides additional information on infections during pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy.
Pregnancy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …
Jan 31, 2017 · Pregnancy is a period of up to 41 weeks in which a fetus develops inside a woman’s womb. NICHD conducts and supports research and training to help promote healthy pregnancies, with a focus on the important events that occur before, during, and after pregnancy.
What are some common complications of pregnancy?
Dec 30, 2017 · Research shows that as many as 13% of U.S. women reported frequent symptoms of depression after childbirth, and that anxiety co-occurs in up to 43% of depressed pregnant and postpartum women, making pregnancy-related depression and anxiety among the more common pregnancy complications. 8 These medical conditions can have significant …
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
Jan 31, 2017 · Preeclampsia (pree-i-KLAMP-see-uh) and eclampsia (ih-KLAMP-see-uh) are pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders. In preeclampsia, the mother’s high blood pressure reduces the blood supply to the fetus, which may get less oxygen and fewer nutrients. Eclampsia is when pregnant women with preeclampsia develop seizures or coma. NICHD and …