When your cervix has opened all the way, the baby starts moving down the birth canal. Usually it comes head first. You will feel an urge to push, or bear down. It can feel like the urge to move your bowels. Tell your doctor or nurse when you start to feel this way.
Generally, in early [...]

Most twins are fraternal; each develops from a separate egg and sperm. The ovaries usually release one egg each month to be fertilized, but occasionally two or more eggs may be released. Fraternal twins each have their own placenta and amniotic sac. (Sometimes these twins will be described as dizygotic, meaning two zygotes, or [...]

Pregnancy is not the time to lose weight. The average weight gain during pregnancy for a woman of normal weight for her height is 25 to 35 lbs. As a general guideline, you should gain a total of 3 to 5 lbs in the first 3 months and about 1 to 2 lbs per week [...]

Several laboratory tests will be done during your prenatal visits. The results of tests will be noted in your medical record. Other tests may be suggested depending on your medical history, family background, race, or the results of your first exam.
Screening tests are available that give information about a pregnant woman’s risk of having [...]