Is this normal ? Or pregnancy or something else? ?

Americanis

on 10/12 my lady had her last period
on 11/1 had unprotected sex wit my lady.
on 11/12 didnt get her period,
on 11/13 did a preg test and was negative
on 11/19 she received short 2.75-3 day normal period and it was 7 days late, regular red, or she thinks it was normal
on 11/21 started to receive bak pains and nauseas and cravings for spicy foods and tingle and sort of undescribible feeling <<no pain just feel different
on 11/22 she got a sharp lower abdominal pain and feeling bloated and sore down there
on 11/24 we had sex and she started to bleed well it was more like a few drops that could be wiped off with paper,just small like soar pain,, is she pregnant ??? is this normal? or is something wrong with her or is this something else
.. i really want her to be pregnant
thank you for your input

Answer
i believe so..her quote on quote short period is like spotting i guess

Whats the trimesters of pregnancy? ?

Proud Momm

i just found out today im pregnant and i dont know anything about pregnancy. So i need all the information i can get. Like whats the trimesters? And if you know anything else that would be great. Thanks for taking time to answer my question

Answer
This web site will describe everything you need to know about pregnancy. As you probably already know there are 3 trimesters: 1-3 month, 4-6 month and 7-9 month. Unfortunately, there is not enough space to quote the entire article.

First Month: Once fertilization of the egg takes place, the egg becomes implanted into the wall of the uterus, through a process called implantation. The embryonic disc begins to form in the uterus. This embryonic disc will create three layers from which the fetus will develop.

Second Month: The second month of pregnancy is one of very rapid growth for the baby. During this month, all body systems and organs will grow. The bone cells along with stomach, brain, liver, lungs, and sex organs all develop in the second month. Eyelids form but are fused shut until later in pregnancy. Arms, legs, fingers and toes form, so that by the end of the second month of pregnancy, the fetus looks actually looks like a human infant. Rather than being called an embryo, the baby is now called a fetus, and ultrasounds offer a look at the developing fetus. [3] The fetus is about one and a half inches long at the close of the second month.

Third Month:Arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers and toes are all fully developed by the third month of pregnancy. Fingernails appear and facial features are recognizable. The fetusâ eyes are almost finished forming. [5] For the first time in his or her life, the fetus is now able to move and wiggle, but because the fetus is still so small, the mother will not feel the child move for about another month. [6] The sense of taste is developed, although the baby does not eat anything through his or her mouth just yet. The umbilical chord will continue to bring food to the fetus throughout the entire pregnancy. At the end of the third month, the fetus has grown to be around 3 inches long.
As you can see the fetus has arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers and toes.

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What are some good healthy recipes before and during pregnancy?

motherhood

I am usually on the go and sometimes am fighting to eat well, especially since we will be trying for a baby in january. What are some healthy recipes that you know of that I can use before and during pregnancy? Are there any foods out there that are especially good for conception? thanks!

Answer
If you are pregnant then you have to remember that you're eating for two now. Eat healthy foods like fruit, vegetables, and drink plenty of milk. You can eat sweet and junk foods too, just don't eat these all the time! Other yummy healthy things you could try are : yougurt, nuts, orange juice, whole grain items and if you want to know more you should ask a doctor or go to a pregnancy planning/crisis center.

pregnancy?

barrel bab

i need to know what is good and bad to eat while pregnant
what a/b strawberries or cherrys?

Answer
What You Should Eat
A child raised with a larder full of junk food is a prime candidate for health and weight problems, if not in childhood then later in life. Establishing good eating habits for yourself makes you better prepared to make smart decisions about what your family eats.

Pregnant women need about 1,900-2,300 calories a day, compared to 1,600-2,000 for other adult women (the more active the woman, the more calories recommended). That's not a big difference. The United States Department of Agriculture's food guide pyramid is a great reference tool that gives recommended daily servings of each of the major food groups. Pregnant women should generally eat in the high range of the recommended serving amounts (i.e., about 10 servings in the bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group per day), especially during the second and third trimesters. Look on the label of most canned or packaged foods for serving size amounts. Otherwise, using your common sense will probably work just fine!



Diversify your diet
You're only going to be able to make long-term dietary improvements if you know what is and what is not good for you. If you believe the french fries with your burger are a vegetable and think "legumes" are a type of candy, then you are in need of some serious food education. (Legumes are beans, by the way.)

Learning what is and what is not good for you is only the first step. The next step is widening your diet to include an appropriate diversity of foods. All of you picky eaters who think that a prenatal vitamin will cover your nutritional needs should think again. "A varied diet ensures that you are getting all of the nutrients you need," says Pari-Keener. "If you eat the same foods over and over, you may be missing out on important nutrients, especially when you're pregnant. I just don't believe that a multivitamin would cover you."



Expand your horizons
You may have certain food aversions when you're pregnant, but often picky eating goes way back to one's own early days. What chance do you have of preventing your kids from being picky eaters if you still turn up your nose at the foods you disliked as a child? Be a little adventurous. Just because you hated the canned beets your mother fed you doesn't mean you still don't like them. Reinvent foods with negative associations by approaching them with fresh eyes and new preparations. A great primer on the ABCs of food, nutrition, and food preparation, says Pari-Keener, is The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition: How to Buy, Store, and Prepare Every Variety of Fresh Food by Sheldon Margen, MD (Rebus, Inc.). Start buying new cookbooks or reacquaint yourself with the ones you've got. Make foods you've never made before and find more appealing recipes for foods you assume you dislike but haven't tried for a long time.
What You Should Not Eat
You may be surprised to hear this, but unless a food is dangerous to your health (like certain fish, for instance) when you are pregnant, no food should be considered forbidden. Remember, telling yourself you can't eat something is only going to make you want it more. The key is diversification and moderation.

An important benefit to bulking up your food knowledge is that you will have the know-how to replace high-sugar, high-fat cravings with more sensible, yet satisfying, alternatives. Here are some suggestions:

You crave: Cake

Choose instead: Graham crackers and a glass of skim milk

You crave: Soda

Choose instead: Seltzer with a splash of fruit juice, lemon, or lime

If it's just one of those nights when nothing but cake will do, then, by all means, let them eat cake -- just make it a small slice!
Eating for Two?
Don't fall for the old cliché that you are eating for two when you're pregnant. Eating well for one is more like it. Adding the necessary extra calories during pregnancy is almost too easy. Here are some ideas that will add about 300 calories to your daily diet.



One slice of whole wheat bread with one tablespoon peanut butter, and one cup of skim milk.

Fresh fruit cup: half a cantaloupe with half a cup of blueberries, a kiwi, half of a banana, and half a cup of grapes.

Burrito-size flour tortilla with half a cup of canned red or black beans topped with a quarter of a cup of shredded cheddar cheese (add salsa if you like -- it's low in calories and big on taste).



Pari-Keener urges pregnant women to think smart about adding calories during mealtime. Here are some commonsense suggestions:



Have a cup of soup with your sandwich at lunch

Eat an extra piece of chicken at dinner



Reviewed 11/02 by Elizabeth Stein, CNM

All content here, including advice from doctors and other health professionals, should be considered as opinion only. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.

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Foods during pregnancy?

tms2008

What foods should you definetly avoid during pregnancy?

Answer
There's nothing you should _definitely_ avoid.

There're things that have a higher degree of risk of food poisoning, fish with too much mercury, etc, etc.

But it's your call how much you want to restrict your diet, and what represents acceptable risk to you. There're places and people who think raw vegetables are a bad idea for pregnant women (possible bacteria risk -- toxoplasmosis, say, or e coli). There're people who won't touch undercooked eggs -- but when was the last time you got sick off a poached egg? Soft cheeses are often mentioned, but if you're in North America, they're usually pasteurized. If you're worried, just bake your brie. Caffeine has never been totally restricted, and it was recently in the news that it wasn't posing risks as previously thought.

Moderation is key.

Things to consider:

"Children born to women who ate more seafood during pregnancy have higher IQs compared to those whose mothers ate little or no fish, according to a new study.

"We recorded no evidence to lend support to the warnings of the U.S. advisory that pregnant women should limit their seafood consumption," the study's authors concluded."

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/02/15/seafood-pregnancy.html

"Many women, when their pregnancy is detected, worry that something they did or ate or drank before realizing their condition might jeopardize their unborn child. While these concerns are quite common, experts say that most that occur before your second missed period, which would make you 8 weeks pregnant, are unfounded.

Experts estimate that while there's about a 4 percent risk of birth defects in any pregnancy, only about 6 percent of these are related to anything in the environment -- meaning anything a woman took, did, or was exposed to. The vast majority of birth defects have a genetic origin..

http://www.yourbabytoday.com/features/postconception/index.html

"Abstaining for foetal health: The fiction that even light drinking is dangerous

There is a strong ideological and political movement in the USA to convince pregnant women not to drink any alcohol. An examination of the research literature on the results of drinking during pregnancy does not provide any evidence that light drinking is harmful to the foetus."

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1360-0443.1991.tb01873.x

A v. good article on the whole debate(s):

http://society.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,,2090058,00.html

what is the best food to eat during 8 months of pregnancy?

Myra

everytime i eat i felt like im beggining to feel uncomfortable and again im out of breath again... pls give me some tips what shoul i eat and not to eat. my favorite breakfast is bread gardenia. drinking juices like orange juice and fit and right do you think thats not good?

Answer
What are the foods I should avoid during pregnancy?
Raw Meat: Uncooked seafood and rare or undercooked beef or poultry should be avoided because of the risk of contamination with coliform bacteria, toxoplasmosis, and salmonella.

Deli Meat: Deli meats have been known to be contaminated with listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which may be life-threatening. If you are pregnant and you are considering eating deli meats, make certain that you reheat the meat until it is steaming.

Fish with Mercury: Fish that contain high levels of mercury should be avoided. Mercury consumed during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and brain damage. A sample of these types of fish include: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has a lower amount of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in moderation. Certain types of fish used in sushi should also be avoided due to high levels of mercury. Please see Mercury in Fish for specific types of fish and further information on how to calculate mercury levels.

Smoked Seafood -Refrigerated, smoked seafood often labeled as lox, nova style, kippered, or jerky should be avoided because it could be contaminated with Listeria. (These are safe to eat when they are in an ingredient in a meal that has been cooked, like a casserole.) This type of fish is often found in the deli section of your grocery store. Canned or shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually OK to eat.

Fish Exposed to Industrial Pollutants: Avoid fish from contaminated lakes and rivers that may be exposed to high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls. This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams. These fish include: bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye. Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store.

Your purchase supports the APA
Raw Shellfish: The majority of seafood-borne illness is caused by undercooked shellfish, which include oysters, clams, and mussels. Cooking helps prevent some types of infection, but it does not prevent the algae-related infections that are associated with red tides. Raw shellfish pose a concern for everybody, and they should be avoided altogether during pregnancy.

Raw Eggs: Raw eggs or any foods that contain raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella. Some homemade Caesar dressings, mayonnaise, homemade ice cream or custards, and Hollandaise sauces may be made with raw eggs.

If the recipe is cooked at some point, this will reduce the exposure to salmonella. Commercially manufactured ice cream, dressings, and eggnog are made with pasteurized eggs and do not increase the risk of salmonella. Restaurants should be using pasteurized eggs in any recipe that is made with raw eggs, such as Hollandaise sauce or dressings.

Soft Cheeses: Imported soft cheeses may contain bacteria called Listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. You would need to avoid soft cheeses such as: Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Feta, Gorgonzola and Mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and queso fresco, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft non-imported cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.

Unpasteurized Milk: Unpasteurized milk may contain bacteria called listeria, which can cause miscarriage. Listeria has the ability to cross the placenta and may infect the baby leading to infection or blood poisoning, which can be life-threatening. Make sure that any milk you drink is pasteurized.

Pate: Refrigerated pate or meat spreads should be avoided because they may contain the bacteria listeria. Canned pate, or shelf-safe meat spreads can be eaten.

Caffeine: Although most studies show that caffeine intake in moderation is OK, there are others that show that caffeine intake may be related to miscarriages. Avoid caffeine during the first trimester to reduce the likelihood of a miscarriage. As a general rule, caffeine should be limited to fewer than 300 mg per day during pregnancy. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it helps eliminate fluids from the body. This can result in water and calcium loss. It is important that you are drinking plenty of water, juice, and milk rather than caffeinated beverages. Some research shows that large amounts of caffeine are associated with miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and withdrawal symptoms in infants. The safest thing is to refrain from consuming caffeine.

Alcohol: There is NO amount of alcohol that is known to be safe during pregn

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Questions about Pregnancy?

MissProble

these are questions I have about being pregnant. Mind you I have been pregnant before but miscarried due to a ex bf beating me up and a tumor rupturing..anyway...please help!
What foods to eat a lot of
What foods to avoid.
What exercises to do and avoid.
What things i should buy.
Is there books for men to learn to care for babies if so whats a good book.
Is there a way to relax daily (i have anxieties)
What all should I buy.
THANK YOU!
Also..is there meds for morning sickness

Answer
Hi there,
Congrats on your pregnancy. I wouldn't worry about miscarriage as it was caused by your drop beat ex!! Doesn't mean it will happen again.

What foods to eat a lot of:
*There isn't really foods to eat a lot of. Make sure your getting enough vitamins and minerals from your vegies. Iron which can be found in leafy greens and red meat. Make sure your getting an adequate calcium intake which can be found in dairy and broccoli. I wouldn't eat too much fruit as it has a lot of sugar.

What foods to avoid.
*Avoid take aways, processed foods, Deli meats, seafood like big fish- small fish are fine its the bigger ones that have higher levels of mercury. Avoid sugar and foods with a lot of yeast as that can cause gestational diabetes and yeast infections. The reason not to eat foods that could have bacteria such as deli meats,processed,etc is because it can contain listeria which can harm the baby, make sure you eat no raw foods like raw meat and raw eggs,etc.

What exercises to do and avoid.
*Unless advised otherwise you can do light walking but don't overwork yourself and you can swim but again dont get tired and overwork yourself. I wouldn't stretch or do weights,etc.

What things i should buy.
*My first thing i bought was a pregnancy book. It was like a bible for the first trimester when you have so many worries. Than you find your body gets used to the pregnancy and you know what your feeling by the 2nd trimester but the book is still there as a reference. I wouldn't go buying anything until the 12th week. I know its really hard. I recommend getting your cot and change table first. Than you can set it up and put the mattress in it get your cot sheets and cover,etc. You can than get a box of nappies there ready and the powder,etc. Get your baby monitor and whatever else is needed change bag and pram last. Plus car seat.etc most places have a list of what your going to need. Have a baby shower and you should get a few things that you will need.

Is there books for men to learn to care for babies if so whats a good book.
I recon the men could just read a parenting book. As its for parents and it can't hurt for you to both read it so your on the same page.

Is there a way to relax daily (i have anxieties)
Meditation. There isn't much else you can do but learn to be calm and breathe. I have it also and have had a few complications but you learn to relax.

Yes you can get tablets for morning sickness there should be one in chemist, dr can prescribe it and vitamin b6 is good too.

What all should I buy.
Not sure what you mean but i suppose i can think of a few things you need.
*Cot (Some people get a bassinet but they will only use it for 3 months and its a waste of money some people let their babies co sleep where they sleep with them but i find that too dangerous plus they need to learn to be in their own bed)

*Change table with a change mat.

*Baby wash you can get one that is baby wash, shampoo and conditioner all in one, powder, baby wipes, nappies for newborns, nappy rash cream, thermometer for babies and baby nurofen and panadol but get that just before your babies born, some people use baby oil,etc.

*baby bath tub unless you have a bath

*face washers and baby towels you will go through a lot of these

*a bottle sterilizer especially if you plan on bottle feeding but you will also need it if you breast feed and want to express and give them water

*bottles. Dummies just a pack so you have them spare. You can get 0-3 months.

*Pram

*car seat

*they recommend having a low watt lamp for late night feeds and changes

*some people choose to get a nursing pillow

*cot sheets and cover. The baby won't use a pillow or a the cover but they use a sleeping bag

*pram blankets, swaddles, baby sleeping bag^

*clothes

*baby bag

There are heaps of things you need to buy but those are just a few things. You will probably find that once you actually go to the baby section or a baby store you will find the things that you do and don't need. Probably wouldn't hurt to take a friend thats pregnant or someone thats recently had a baby because they can advise you on what you do need and what you won't use.

Pregnancy and foods you eat?

moekitten

Is there any woman that has slipped and eaten something that supposed to not be healthy? Lets just say you crave pork rinds and bought them and ate them. Does it matter? I have slipped and eaten junk food a couple of times. It's hard to eat just fruits, Vegetables and grain when you crave something like pork rinds, tortilla chips, and a little chocolate. Things like that taste good. I heard woman loose weight after the pregnancy is over. Well, I haven't gained too much weight at least I hope and I am trying real hard to avoid junk food but it is so hard. I slip a lot of times, has any woman went through this? And if so tell me your food story's about when you were pregnant and the foods you ate that you craved. If your pregnant right now tell me the story's about the foods you eat that you crave right now. I was wondering though is a little junk food to bad if you don't eat it everyday?
Cause I don't eat junk food all the time just when I can't buy no fruits or vegetables to snack on. Right now I am snacking on pork rinds and drinking orange juice. So is a little junk food bad? I eat healthy foods too. I love vegetables and fruits to snack on. I am 23 weeks pregnant
with a little girl. And this is my first pregnancy.

Answer
Are you kidding?? OF COURSE you can eat junk food!!!! Just LIMIT yourself! Ate french fries like a fein with son... ate ice cream like a junky with first born girl..... ate chinese food like an addict with second girl.

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Food cravings during pregnancy?

Sexy Mama

Hi!

From your experience did you start having food cravings or wanting to eat a lot immediately when you got pregnant? I am 6 weeks pregnant and do not crave any food and don't even want to eat anything extra.

Share what you had.

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My cravings did not start till around 7 months. I only craved two things fruit loops and sneakers bars. It was so bad I could smell fruit loops even when there was none around me or in the house. Everyone is different some people have no cravings, some have lots, and some crave none food things like paper or coal.

On the opposite side I could not stand eggs for the first 6 months and could not eat my favorite thing tuna fish sandwiches for a year after having my baby. Babies really mess with ones taste buds.

Weight loss during early pregnancy? I am 7 weeks pregnant with my first child...?

Alicia B

In the last 2 weeks I have lost 8 pounds. I am having a hard time eating and keeping it down. I honestly can not stand the sight or thought of food. I am currently taking zofran for the nausea. Any suggestions on foods and is the weight loss normal?

Answer
I'm sorry to hear you are so sick :( Its not fun at all. I had hyperemesis gravidarum for 7 months in my first pregnancy, and had for 4 months (but more extreme) with this pregnancy. Drugs should be a last resort. There have been many drugs that were thought safe while pregnant, and then ended up with tragic consequences in the long run. The medical community is known to not test these things long enough. There are many other things you should try first. Take a B complex vitamin every day. Take ginger root capsules (start with 2 caps every 4 hours, and add more if you need. Its not something you can overdose on). Try drinking peppermint tea, or sucking on peppermint candies. Avoid greasy foods. Eat a protein/carb combination snack any time that you wake up at night, so your blood sugar doesnt get so low. Eat more protein. Eat small ammounts every couple of hours, instead of a few major meals. Your digestive system moves slower, so it handles small ammounts better. The frequent eating also helps keep your blood sugar more level, which can help with your sickness A LOT. You can also try those sea sickness bracelets. They simply use a nausea-blocking pressure point on your wrists. Eating papaya or sniffing lemons are another couple things that some women swear by. At times that you simply cannot eat, at least stay hydrated. Dissolve some peppermint candies into some room temperature water. That can help a lot. I hope those things help.

As far as the weight loss goes, a lot of women experience that. I lost 15 lbs in one month with this pregnancy, but havent had any trouble gaining it back (and then some!) once the hyperemesis went away. The baby will suck everything that it needs out of your body. But its important to eat so that YOU dont get too sick or dehydrated. Good luck! I know how awful this can be. I couldnt even get out of bed I was so dehydrated and malnourished. Try some of the tips above, and hang in there!

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pregnancy?

barrel bab

i need to know what is good and bad to eat while pregnant
what a/b strawberries or cherrys?

Answer
What You Should Eat
A child raised with a larder full of junk food is a prime candidate for health and weight problems, if not in childhood then later in life. Establishing good eating habits for yourself makes you better prepared to make smart decisions about what your family eats.

Pregnant women need about 1,900-2,300 calories a day, compared to 1,600-2,000 for other adult women (the more active the woman, the more calories recommended). That's not a big difference. The United States Department of Agriculture's food guide pyramid is a great reference tool that gives recommended daily servings of each of the major food groups. Pregnant women should generally eat in the high range of the recommended serving amounts (i.e., about 10 servings in the bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group per day), especially during the second and third trimesters. Look on the label of most canned or packaged foods for serving size amounts. Otherwise, using your common sense will probably work just fine!



Diversify your diet
You're only going to be able to make long-term dietary improvements if you know what is and what is not good for you. If you believe the french fries with your burger are a vegetable and think "legumes" are a type of candy, then you are in need of some serious food education. (Legumes are beans, by the way.)

Learning what is and what is not good for you is only the first step. The next step is widening your diet to include an appropriate diversity of foods. All of you picky eaters who think that a prenatal vitamin will cover your nutritional needs should think again. "A varied diet ensures that you are getting all of the nutrients you need," says Pari-Keener. "If you eat the same foods over and over, you may be missing out on important nutrients, especially when you're pregnant. I just don't believe that a multivitamin would cover you."



Expand your horizons
You may have certain food aversions when you're pregnant, but often picky eating goes way back to one's own early days. What chance do you have of preventing your kids from being picky eaters if you still turn up your nose at the foods you disliked as a child? Be a little adventurous. Just because you hated the canned beets your mother fed you doesn't mean you still don't like them. Reinvent foods with negative associations by approaching them with fresh eyes and new preparations. A great primer on the ABCs of food, nutrition, and food preparation, says Pari-Keener, is The Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition: How to Buy, Store, and Prepare Every Variety of Fresh Food by Sheldon Margen, MD (Rebus, Inc.). Start buying new cookbooks or reacquaint yourself with the ones you've got. Make foods you've never made before and find more appealing recipes for foods you assume you dislike but haven't tried for a long time.
What You Should Not Eat
You may be surprised to hear this, but unless a food is dangerous to your health (like certain fish, for instance) when you are pregnant, no food should be considered forbidden. Remember, telling yourself you can't eat something is only going to make you want it more. The key is diversification and moderation.

An important benefit to bulking up your food knowledge is that you will have the know-how to replace high-sugar, high-fat cravings with more sensible, yet satisfying, alternatives. Here are some suggestions:

You crave: Cake

Choose instead: Graham crackers and a glass of skim milk

You crave: Soda

Choose instead: Seltzer with a splash of fruit juice, lemon, or lime

If it's just one of those nights when nothing but cake will do, then, by all means, let them eat cake -- just make it a small slice!
Eating for Two?
Don't fall for the old cliché that you are eating for two when you're pregnant. Eating well for one is more like it. Adding the necessary extra calories during pregnancy is almost too easy. Here are some ideas that will add about 300 calories to your daily diet.



One slice of whole wheat bread with one tablespoon peanut butter, and one cup of skim milk.

Fresh fruit cup: half a cantaloupe with half a cup of blueberries, a kiwi, half of a banana, and half a cup of grapes.

Burrito-size flour tortilla with half a cup of canned red or black beans topped with a quarter of a cup of shredded cheddar cheese (add salsa if you like -- it's low in calories and big on taste).



Pari-Keener urges pregnant women to think smart about adding calories during mealtime. Here are some commonsense suggestions:



Have a cup of soup with your sandwich at lunch

Eat an extra piece of chicken at dinner



Reviewed 11/02 by Elizabeth Stein, CNM

All content here, including advice from doctors and other health professionals, should be considered as opinion only. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.

UTI during pregnancy?

ASDFGHJKL

I have a lot of UTI's during prrgnancy, and only during pregnancy have I ever had one. I hate getting them, getting put on pills to only get them again. Besides drinking cranberry juice and taking cranberry pills, I am doing both, what else do you do? I don't drink ANYTHING but water and cranberry juice and avoid sweets.I eat healthy I eat fresh fruits and veggies everyday. Do doctos ever have you take a antibiotic a day every day?

Answer
Why are UTI's more common during pregnancy?
UTI's are more common during pregnancy because of changes in the urinary tract. The uterus sits directly on top of the bladder. As the uterus grows, its increased weight can block the drainage of urine from the bladder, causing an infection.

What are the signs and symptoms of UTI's?
If you have a urinary tract infection, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

Pain or burning (discomfort) when urinating
The need to urinate more often than usual
A feeling of urgency when you urinate
Blood or mucus in the urine
Cramps or pain in the lower abdomen
Pain during sexual intercourse
Chills, fever, sweats, leaking of urine (incontinence)
Waking up from sleep to urinate
Change in amount of urine, either more or less
Urine that looks cloudy, smells foul or unusually strong
Pain, pressure, or tenderness in the area of the bladder
When bacteria spreads to the kidneys you may experience: back pain, chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting.
How will the UTI affect my baby?
If the UTI goes untreated, it may lead to a kidney infection. Kidney infections may cause early labor and low birth weight. If your doctor treats a urinary tract infection early and properly, the UTI will not cause harm to your baby.

How do I know if I have a UTI?
A urinalysis and a urine culture can detect a UTI throughout pregnancy.

How is a UTI treated?
UTI's can be safely treated with antibiotics during pregnancy. Urinary tract infections are most commonly treated by antibiotics. Doctors usually prescribe a 3-7 day course of antibiotics that is safe for you and the baby.

Call your doctor if you have fever, chills, lower stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, contractions, or if after taking medicine for three days, you still have a burning feeling when you urinate.

How can I prevent a UTI?
You may do everything right and still experience a urinary tract infection, but you can reduce the likelihood by doing the following:

Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day and unsweetened cranberry juice regularly.
Eliminate refined foods, fruit juices, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar.
Take Vitamin C (250 to 500 mg), Beta-carotene (25,000 to 50,000 IU per day) and Zinc (30-50 mg per day) to help fight infection.
Develop a habit of urinating as soon as the need is felt and empty your bladder completely when you urinate.
Urinate before and after intercourse.
Avoid intercourse while you are being treated for an UTI.
After urinating, blot dry (do not rub), and keep your genital area clean. Make sure you wipe from the front toward the back.
Avoid using strong soaps, douches, antiseptic creams, feminine hygiene sprays, and powders.
Change underwear and pantyhose every day.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting pants.
Wear all cotton or cotton-crotch underwear and pantyhose.
Don't soak in the bathtub longer than 30 minutes or more than twice a day.

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help with introducing foods?

MomJan

I have a very hard time introducing new foods to my children. I'm on my second child and still have 'fears' of them choking. My first child now 4 eats well now, however it was a while before he got over a gagging reflex with textures.

My 2nd child just turned 1 and I'm having a hard time feeding him. He loves the stage 2/3 fruits from Gerber, some stage 2/3 veggies and none of the 'dinners'. He will eat the Baby Oatmeal sometimes. I know I need to start giving him 'normal' foods but I just need an idiots guide and hand holding of how to do this. My doctor is not very helpful, they just say "give him it". However, I don't know how to prepare it, then do I put it on the tray and let them do it them self, do I put it on a spoon and feed them???? I know it should be basic and I should probably KNOW this, but I don't. My kids are the first kids I've been around, so I need help.

Can any one help with the basics of how to prepare the foods and then how to give them?

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Well you really can just give it to them, but anyway.

To start you would probably want food that isn't particularly crunchy (like raw carrot) and you just put it in front of them and let them eat it.

Obviously make healthy food choices -nothing high in salt, sugar or preservatives.

What were you planning to cook for dinner and I will help make suggestions on how to serve it to a toddler.

My kids have never had pureed baby food, and they don't choke on food nor have they had any problem with texture or being picky

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9646449/
Yet experts say children over 6 months can handle most anything, with a few caveats: Be cautious if you have a family history of allergies; introduce one food at a time and watch for any problems; and make sure the food isn't a choking hazard.

Parents elsewhere in the world certainly take a more freewheeling approach, often starting babies on heartier, more flavorful fare â from meats in African countries to fish and radishes in Japan and artichokes and tomatoes in France.

The difference is cultural, not scientific, says Dr. Jatinder Bhatia, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics' nutrition committee who says the American approach suffers from a Western bias that fails to reflect the nation's ethnic diversity.

[...]

The lack of variety in the American approach also could be a problem. Exposing infants to more foods may help them adapt to different foods later, which Ludwig says may be key to getting older children to eat healthier.

Food allergy fears get some of the blame for the bland approach. For decades doctors have said the best way to prevent allergies is to limit infants to bland foods, avoiding seasonings, citrus, nuts and certain seafood.

But Butte's review found no evidence that children without family histories of food allergies benefit from this. Others suspect avoiding certain foods or eating bland diets actually could make allergies more likely. Some exposure might be a good thing.

And bring on the spices. Science is catching up with the folklore that babies in the womb and those who are breast-fed taste â and develop a taste for â whatever Mom eats. So experts say if Mom enjoys loads of oregano, baby might, too.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6762795.stm
Solids best

After six months, Mrs Rapley said babies were capable of taking food into their mouths and chewing it.

Therefore, feeding them pureed food at this time could delay the development of chewing skills.

Instead, she said, they should be given milk and solid pieces of food which they could chew.

Mrs Rapley argued that babies fed pureed food had little control over how much food they ate, thus rendering them vulnerable to constipation, and running a risk that they would react by becoming fussy eaters later in life.

She blamed the food industry for convincing parents that they should give children pureed food.

She said: "Sound scientific research and government advice now agree that there is no longer any window of a baby's development in which they need something more than milk and less than solids."

My daughter is on a super healthy diet, but WEIRD poop?

Mommyof3 B

She eats the same as the rest of the family, but about 1/4 as much... pastas, veggies (mostly broccoli), chicken, very healthy for all 3 meals. She poops like 3 times a day, and from what I see, her poop is tiny and chunky... almost like white bits, but a bit bigger than corn. Should I be concerned? She is 3 years old, this has been going on for months.

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Undigested food.The way grains are processed today,the enzymes and nutrients are stripped out.Same with pasturized homogenized milk.All the good stuff is cooked out.Babies are being born with thir good gut bacteria gone,due to anti biotics.The book Gut and Psychology Syndrome explains this,and how food was properly prepared.Look at reviews at Amazon.

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pregnancy food question?

need to kn

I was playing around and read thats there's a whole list of foods I can't eat.I knew I had to be careful.healthy,and limit some stuff.I'm kind of freaking out now though.On the list-nuts,I ate a bunch of almonds,cheese-I had bagels and cream cheese for like a week before I knew I was pregnant since we have pretty much no food here.I don't know the whole list,what should I know?.Plus 1 more thing,my sisters husband smokes his drugs (I don't know what kind,I have never done any) on the porch,and the smell comes in my room,I'm moving soon,but how much damage has this done?He's been here about a month maybe,and I'm only home half the week.Thanks.
Thank you.This definitely helped.My sister got mad and said that me moving in 2 months isn't quick enough,because she thinks her husband shouldn't have to 'smoke' in the backyard,that right in front of my window is fine.She's banned from my baby shower,and is no longer my sister.I feel like calling child services on her with the stuff that goes on here.Again,thanks for the advice,really helpful. :) Which is why I always come to yahoo for answers when I'm not at the doctor.

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I couldn't tell you about the drugs scent, I have no idea there.

But about the foods, there are some foods to avoid, but only a few. Some you just need to limit. I'll include a couple links for you check out, with a few more specifics. You do want to avoid some types of fish, mostly large fish that carried alot of mercury (tile fish, swordfish, a few others), Most doc say to limit fish consumption to about 12 ounces a week. Avoid unpasteurized cheese and milk products, also blue-veined cheese. Cream cheese is just fine. Make sure to thoroughly cook eggs and meat products. Hot dogs need to be heated to hot. Lunch meat is supposed to be heated as well, but I've personally never had any problems during pregnancy with it. It's best to try to limit caffeine. Some people will tell you absolutely not, but most doc's agree that 300 ml or less per day is fine.

That's about it. Just focus on eating healthy and smartly and you'll be fine.

pregnancy question... food?

Paeyton

im 15 and 5 months pregnant and i was wondering what i can and cant eat. My parents always tell me what to go make so i can eat, but like i dont know what i cant have. i know i cant have chocolate. but im planning on moving out with my boyfriend soon.
so can you please help?
thanks, God Bless
-paeyton

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Who said you can't have chocolate? I have never heard of that! You can eat pretty much anything, just make sure to follow the food pyramid. You want to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. I ate a lot of fresh fruit, veggies, whole grain breads, cheese, milk, chicken, fish, and lean meat. Here is what you should be careful with:
Raw/undercooked meats and fish
Unpasteurized juices and dairy products
You aren't supposed to eat a lot of fish but its OK to have Salmon, shrimp, catfish, and a few others. Just make sure it is cooked all the way and only have one or 2 servings a week. Fish contains omega-3s, which will help with baby's brain and eye development. Also they are a less fatty way to get protein.
Aspartame ( an artificial sweetener that is found in diet foods/drinks, certain types of gum or candy, sweet and low)
Caffeine: No more than 200mg a day, which means a latte or a soda here and there is OK if you need it, but why give your baby crap like that?
Congrats on your pregnancy, hope everything goes wonderful for you!

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i study in china and i think i may be pregnant , i m not so good at chinese how to ask for pregnancy test kit?

shshs

so please help me out by telling how to ask the pharmacist for pregnancy test kit

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just point to it or somethin. sheesh use ur brain are u dum? and u got knocked up by a chinses dragon hahahahahahahahahahhahahahahhahhaahhaahhahahaahahahhaahahha....................................................but with all do seriousness u got knocked up by a chinese guy ahahahahahahahahaha te he OMG who gets knocjed uop by a korean gééééééY HE HEHEHHEEHEHHEHE ur so PREGO GAT A ROOM MOFO.......................srry bout this weird answer. U GOT KNOCKED UP BY GODZILLA AHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ahem... whats the deal with airline food, i mean u cna never get it open... ahahahahahahaha WTF WAS THAT U SMELLY COCKROACH te he.....alright uu got knocked up by Jackie Chan ahahahaa HI YAH! FLYING DROP KICK TEHE. SMELL THOES BOOTS ON NFOR SIZE FREIND! WE ARE FREINDS RIGHTà i think we are i guess so if u rlly want to be my freindo w8 i have too many freinds that dont get knocked up by Kung Fu Panda ahahhahahahahahahahahah ZING ahahahahahahahahahaahahh lolzies in ur face senior. what the cow do i speak chinese now o well maybe i can fight Jet Li in a duel to the death .BUT IF IM CHINESE U WILL DO ME LIKE A MONSTER! AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHpoopHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHPENISAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASHITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALOZLIES IM NOT A TROLL IM A GOOD CITIZEN IF ANY SAYS IM A TROLL THEY ARE FLAMING HOMOS tehe OK IM DONE NOW............................................................................................no im not.......................................................still here lol.............................................................................ok im gone..............................................back!......................................i was here the whole time mona sita but im leavin now this answer is way to long and i dont think i helped u at all.w8 yes i did ust do wwhat i said at the start of the answer. any monkey with a brain could point out what they waqnted at a pharmacy godddddd think lady oh w8 ur a monkey with no brain u cant think tehe...............................gone nowé..........................................U BETTER BE BETTER then smells

Birthday ideas for the girl you like?

marcusbish

So heres a little background on it. I've been hanging out with this girl here and there for the past five or six months. She knows I like her, and we're slowly becoming more personal with each other(or at least at seems this way). Under the circumstances that she works in my house, she doesn't want to make her position complicated. I have no idea how she feels about me, but there hasn't been a time where she wasn't down to hang with me. It's been hard to pick up any clues.

ANYWAY. Let me get to my questions already. Her birthday is next month. Considering I'm probably a little shy and awkward most of the time I really want to go out of my way to do something memorable. What ever I choose to do I really want it to make her day.

Any suggestions?

Thank you in advance for any helpfulness

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Make her have a homemade cake, or cookies, something sweet, the effort and thought you put in would make her really happy. Do you have any inside jokes, for ex. My friend and I go to an all you can eat Korean buffet and eat so much food that we feel like we have food babies, so I got him a pregnancy test lol Just good you guys had, and if you remember something that she said she likes from a while ago and you gave it to her she'd be really happy, especially at the fact that you actually listeed and remembered what she said. Good luck : ) Hope you get the girl.

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Foods to avoid during pregnancy?

* lovemyki

also...I have a cold...is it ok to take sum pills or anything?

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There are certain foods that you should avoid when you're pregnant, because they might make you ill or harm your baby:

Some types of cheese
Avoid cheeses such as Camembert, Brie or chevre (a type of goats' cheese), or others that have a similar rind. You should also avoid blue cheeses.

These cheeses are made with mould and they can contain listeria, a type of bacteria that could harm your unborn baby.

Pâté
Avoid all types of pâté, including vegetable. This is because pate can contain listeria.

Raw or partially cooked eggs
Avoid eating raw eggs and food containing raw or partially-cooked eggs. Only eat eggs cooked enough for both the white and yolk to be solid. This is to avoid the risk of salmonella, which causes a type of food poisoning.

Raw or undercooked meat
Make sure you only eat meat that has been well cooked. This is especially important with poultry and products made from minced meat, such as sausages and burgers. Make sure these are cooked until they are piping hot all the way through and no pink meat is left.

Always wash your hands after handling raw meat, and keep it separate from foods that are ready to eat. This is because raw meat contains bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

Liver products and supplements containing vitamin A
Make sure you don't have too much vitamin A. This means you should avoid eating liver and liver products such as pâté and avoid taking supplements containing vitamin A or fish liver oils (which contain high levels of vitamin A). You need some vitamin A, but having too much means that levels could build up and may harm your unborn baby. Ask your GP or midwife if you want more information.

Some types of fish
You can eat most types of fish when you're pregnant. But there are a few types you should avoid and some others where you should limit the amount you eat.

Avoid eating any shark, swordfish and marlin. Limit the amount of tuna you eat to no more than two tuna steaks a week (weighing about 140g cooked or 170g raw) or four medium-size cans of tuna a week (with a drained weight of about 140g per can). This is because of the levels of mercury in these fish. At high levels, mercury can harm a baby's developing nervous system.

Have no more than two portions of oily fish a week. Oily fish includes fresh tuna (not canned tuna, which does not count as oily fish), mackerel, sardines and trout.

But remember that eating fish is good for your health and the development of your baby, so you should still aim to eat at least two portions of fish a week, including one portion of oily fish.

Undercooked ready meals
Avoid eating ready meals that are undercooked. Make sure you heat them until they are piping hot all the way through.

Raw shellfish
Avoid raw shellfish when you're pregnant. This is because raw shellfish can sometimes contain harmful bacteria and viruses that could cause food poisoning. And food poisoning can be particularly unpleasant when you're pregnant.

x x Congratulations

Foods during pregnancy?

tms2008

What foods should you definetly avoid during pregnancy?

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There's nothing you should _definitely_ avoid.

There're things that have a higher degree of risk of food poisoning, fish with too much mercury, etc, etc.

But it's your call how much you want to restrict your diet, and what represents acceptable risk to you. There're places and people who think raw vegetables are a bad idea for pregnant women (possible bacteria risk -- toxoplasmosis, say, or e coli). There're people who won't touch undercooked eggs -- but when was the last time you got sick off a poached egg? Soft cheeses are often mentioned, but if you're in North America, they're usually pasteurized. If you're worried, just bake your brie. Caffeine has never been totally restricted, and it was recently in the news that it wasn't posing risks as previously thought.

Moderation is key.

Things to consider:

"Children born to women who ate more seafood during pregnancy have higher IQs compared to those whose mothers ate little or no fish, according to a new study.

"We recorded no evidence to lend support to the warnings of the U.S. advisory that pregnant women should limit their seafood consumption," the study's authors concluded."

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/02/15/seafood-pregnancy.html

"Many women, when their pregnancy is detected, worry that something they did or ate or drank before realizing their condition might jeopardize their unborn child. While these concerns are quite common, experts say that most that occur before your second missed period, which would make you 8 weeks pregnant, are unfounded.

Experts estimate that while there's about a 4 percent risk of birth defects in any pregnancy, only about 6 percent of these are related to anything in the environment -- meaning anything a woman took, did, or was exposed to. The vast majority of birth defects have a genetic origin..

http://www.yourbabytoday.com/features/postconception/index.html

"Abstaining for foetal health: The fiction that even light drinking is dangerous

There is a strong ideological and political movement in the USA to convince pregnant women not to drink any alcohol. An examination of the research literature on the results of drinking during pregnancy does not provide any evidence that light drinking is harmful to the foetus."

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1360-0443.1991.tb01873.x

A v. good article on the whole debate(s):

http://society.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,,2090058,00.html

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Losing weight during pregnancy?

liv mom

I'm 15 weeks pregnant. At 9 week checkup I weighed 158. When I went for my 13 week checkup I weighed 151 and they gave me a hard time about the weight loss. I am slightly overweight from my first pregnancy from not gaining a lot of weight and the doctor yelling at me to eat more and then gaing too much weight. I am keeping a food journal to make sure I'm eating the right amount of calories which is around 2100 a day for the last two weeks and I lost two more lbs. My question is anyone else having this problem or had this problem?? Has long as the baby is healthy and I'm eating healthy why is it a problem? I just don't want to end up gaining too much weight and have trouble after losing it. Any advice or comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance!!
I haven't had any morning sickness so the weight loss isn't from that.

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With my 1st 2 pregnancies I lost weight in the 1st trimester everytime and my OB/GYN said that is perfectly normal. Oh and then bam...wait till you have a 9 lb gain one month! As long as you are eating healthy and not purposely trying to diet I would say you are fine. Make sure you are taking you prenatal vitamins as well. Im pregnant with twins this time around and am 35 weeks and have only gained 34 pounds...only gained around 5 pounds total in the 1st trimester.

What are the symptoms of pregnancy?

shoppingqu

I think i may be pregnant. And I was wondering if any of you girls knew the symptoms of pregnancy?

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Morning Sickness will often show up 2-8 weeks after conception.

Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle.

Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience signs or symptoms of pregnancy within a week of conception. For other women, pregnancy symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all.

Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy signs symptoms. If you have been sexually active and experiencing any of the following symptoms it is important to take a pregnancy test.

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Implantation Bleeding:

Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.

Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.
Delay/Difference in Menstruation:

A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period.

Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.
Swollen/Tender Breasts:

Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.
Fatigue/Tiredness:

Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.

Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.
Nausea/Morning Sickness:

This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.
Backaches:

Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.
Headaches:

The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.
Frequent Urination:

Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.

Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.
Darkening of Areolas:

If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.
Food Cravings:

While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.

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