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The Pregnancy Center

Pregnancy Articles, Information, Maternity, Shopping, First Trimester, Second Trimester, Third Trimester

Congratulations! You're pregnant! Or perhaps you're thinking about having a baby. This section of BabyLifestyle was created just for you! Here you will find useful and practical information about what happens during each of the three trimesters of pregnancy, preparing for you new baby, naming your baby and more. We also provide valuable resources for additional information.

Pregnancy Articles, Information, Tips & Tools

First Trimester
During the first 3 months of pregnancy, or the first trimester, your body is undergoing many changes.
Second Trimester
Most women find the second trimester of pregnancy to be easier than the first trimester, but it is important to stay informed about your pregnancy in this stage too.
Third Trimester
You could still be having some of the same discomforts you had in your second trimester, but now you will notice that you may have to go to the bathroom more often...
Preparing for Baby
Great activities and projects to do during pregnancy inanticipation of yournewborn.
Checklists
Use our handy checklists to make sure you have everything you need for your baby's layette, diaper bag, nursery, and more.
Expert Q&A
Pregnancy raises all sorts of questions. Let our experts Lillian Beard, M.D., Roy Pitkin, M.D., and Linda Hsieh, registered dietitian, answer yours!
Nutrition
A guide to vitamins and minerals that are essential to your pregnancy. A food diary to ensure proper nutrition. Plus advice for pregnant vegetarians.

Breastfeeding: Questions & Answers
Learn the benefits and have your questions answered about breastfeeding.
Fitness & Nutrition
Use the ideas and tips in this section to improve your eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after your pregnancy.
Health and Wellness
The best ways to relieve morning sickness and other pregnancy-related discomforts. A guide to your baby's in-utero development. Special info on carrying twins, and pregnancy-related health issues you should be aware of..
Ovulation Calendar
A fast and convenient way to pinpoint your most fertile periods each month.
Conception
Trying to get pregnant? Find out why a preconceptioncheckup is so important.Use our handy ovulationcalculator. Read up oncommon fertility problems.
Fitness
Keep in shape during your pregnancy with yoga, water aerobics, and more.
Prenatal Medical Care
A guide to the prenatal visits to your doctor's office, and the tests you'll be undergoing.
Baby Names
Tips, suggestions, books and more to help you choose a name for your baby.