It used to be that the only way to determine a baby’s father for sure was genetic testing after birth with a cheek swab, CVS testing or amnio. Today, DNA analysis can be performed with only a blood sample from the mother and alleged father to determine paternity with 99.9% accuracy. The test, known … [Read more…]
Help! I’m Pregnant and My Husband Doesn’t Help Enough!
My hubby and I just found out we were pregnant a few weeks ago and my first trimester symptoms are really kicking in. I feel like I have the flu and I am so tired and nauseous all the time. The housework is barely getting done. I work 40 hrs a week plus I have two other children. He gets so upset if … [Read more…]
What Happens at a First Prenatal Exam?
Most health care providers will schedule your first prenatal exam at about 8 weeks or later, unless you have a medical condition or have experienced bleeding or other symptoms. Your first visit will usually be the longest. Here’s what usually happens at that first appointment: You’ll fill out a … [Read more…]
Can’t Remember the Date of My LMP, How Can I Calculate My Due Date?
It is bad when you don’t remember when your last menstrual period was to determine how far along you are in a pregnancy? Is there a way to figure it out if you aren’t sure?” It is really common for a pregnant woman to not remember exactly what the first day of her last period was. Some women are … [Read more…]
Top 5 Things to do During the First Trimester
Find a health care provider that you trust to deliver your baby. You probably already have someone who does your annual pap smears, prescribes birth control and so on. But this person may or may not be qualified or the right person to care for you during pregnancy and to deliver your baby. If you … [Read more…]
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