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Welcome to the Pregnancy Forums. Having a baby can be a daunting time of your life and we are always on hand to help you on your way. Signing up to a Pregnancy Forum can be one way to get advice, friendship and a sense of belonging during your journey to motherhood. Whether you are planning for your very first or expecting another baby, you will always find plenty of members to talk to. So you're going to have a baby! Whether you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, you will want to give your baby a healthy start.

You need to have regular visits with your healthcare provider. These prenatal care visits are very important for your baby and yourself. Some things you might do when you are pregnant could hurt your baby, such as smoking or drinking. Some medicines can also be a problem, even ones that a doctor prescribed (so make sure you keep him up-to-date with your current situation). You will need to drink plenty of fluids and eat a healthy diet. In early pregnancy, you may get morning sickness, or nausea. You may also be tired and need more rest.

1. Food cravings.
2. Darkening of your areolas.
3. Implantation bleeding or cramping.
4. Frequent urination.
5. Fatigue or Feeling tired.
6. Tender, swollen breasts.
7. Altered sense of taste.
8. Morning sickness
9. A missed period.

At the risk of stating the obvious...

10. A positive pregnancy test.

Early Pregnancy

Your body will change as your baby grows during the nine months of your pregnancy. Don't hesitate to call your health care provider if something is bothering or worrying you and don't forget we will be there every step of the way.

Pregnancy Calculator

Find out exactly how pregnant you are by using a free online Pregnancy Calculator. This will give you how many weeks pregnant you are. You can now find out what trimester you are in by looking below.

Trimesters

The Latin meaning 'Tri' is three, but you can use the following as a rough guide.

1st Trimester: Weeks 1 - 13
2nd Trimester: Weeks 14 - 26
3rd Trimester: Weeks 27 - Birth

Pregnancy Week By Week

Tracking your progress week by week is a great way to prepare yourself for birth. Join a Pregnancy Forum and compare notes with others, or keep a journal (or do both). In years to come you can look back at your thoughts and feeling as you need birth.

Pregnancy Health

The health of yourself as well as your unborn child is very important. Make regular checkups appointments with your midwife and talk over any problems or concerns you may have.

Pregnancy & Birth Magazines

Preparing yourself for pregnancy, birth and parenting is not as easy as it sounds. Relax with a magazines and put your mind at rest with helpful information, tips and hints.
In the USA 'Mothering Magazine' is one of the top publications for new mothers. Their website also has a bulletin board to meet other moms.
The UK has many good quality parenting magazines. Mother and Baby magazine & Pregnancy and Birth magazine are both dedicated to mums-to-be.

Other Pregnancy & Baby Related Things

The Bundle Jungle provide animal paintings to decorate bedrooms and playrooms.

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