Your Pregnancy Week By Week
Let an American OB/GYN guide you on your pregnancy journey. Co-authored by a physician, we look at pregnancy the same way medical professionals do–weekly. We cover everything–from before conception to baby’s birth–in weekly discussions packed with lots of information. Pregnancy is an exciting time, and there’s much to learn about it. We hope we can provide you with the information you seek to help you have a happy, healthy pregnancy. Every episode is available now, so no matter what week you are in pregnancy, we have an episode for you!
Episodes
You may be concerned about what’s normal and what isn’t for your baby. Discover some common issues that concern parents. Find out when it’s time to call the doctor’s office. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Premature babies are born before they have fully developed, so their development is measured a bit differently. A preemie should develop in the same sequence as a full-term baby; it’s just the timing the will be different. Discover what lies ahead for your baby, what to look for and when it may be time to consult baby’s doctor. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Taking care of baby’s fingernails and toenails can be scary. Find out what techniques to use and the best baby nail-care products to buy. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Blood pressure is so important during pregnancy your doctor checks it at every prenatal visit. The problem can occur before pregnancy or during it. Find out why a rise in blood pressure can be serious and what you and your doctor may decide to do about it. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Keep your baby healthy by following the recommended immunization schedule. Learn the facts about the safety of vaccines, when your baby should receive them and how her being immunized can protect anyone who cannot be vaccinated. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Either parent can experience depression after baby arrives, but postpartum depression in men is different. Learn what to look for, ways to deal with the problem and techniques to help a new dad adjust. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Do you use herbs and botanicals to treat medical and health problems? If you do and you’re pregnant–stop! Some products may not be safe for you or baby. Examine various types of herbs and botanicals. Determine what might be safe to use and when to call your doctor for advice before you use a product. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
If your doctor measures your uterus and finds little to no change over a period of time, you may have intrauterine-growth restriction; baby is small for its gestational age. Learn why this can be serious and ways to deal with it. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
It takes work to stay close to your partner as you both manage this new and different relationship–being parents! Learn ways to grow closer together as you navigate how to deal with these new responsibilities. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
A flu shot during pregnancy can reduce your risk of getting a severe respiratory illness. The flu vaccine is safe at any time during pregnancy. Understand how you getting a flu shot protects you and baby. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
One of the biggest challenges for parents of multiples is deciding how to feed them. Breastfeed? Bottlefeed? Feed breast milk exclusively? Feed formula only? Do both? Learn the ins and outs of pumping breast milk, feeding on a schedule or feeding one, then the other. Get some tips for making the job a little easier. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Bonding is important and allows dad to connect physically and emotionally with baby. Discover techniques a father can use to bond with his child. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Things that didn’t make you sick before pregnancy may harm you and baby now. Two culprits are listeriosis and salmonella. Find out foods to avoid and other ways to protect you both. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
When baby is constipated, she has difficulty having bowel movements. It can be very uncomfortable for her. There are some things you can try to help. Examine ways to help relieve the problem. Find out when it’s time to call the doctor. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Life with more than one baby takes lots of planning. Learn techniques, tricks and shortcuts to living your best life with multiples. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Caffeine is a stimulant found in many beverages and foods. Caffeine crosses the placenta to the baby, and it can pass into breast milk, too. Learn why you need to limit your intake and ways you can do it. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Before baby can begin eating solids, he needs to be able to do quite a few things. Learn what they are, and discover whether it’s time for your baby to move forward in this exciting new venture. Understand the types of foods baby will eat and determine how and when to feed him. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Maintaining your couple relationship is important; improving it will benefit you all. Discover tips to help you preserve and improve your relationship as a couple after baby arrives. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
A urinary-tract infection (UTI) is the most common problem involving the bladder or kidneys in pregnancy. Discover why it needs to be treated, how a UTI can be treated and when to call your doctor. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
Every baby has gas at some time, and it can be very uncomfortable for her. Learn about symptoms of the problem and ways to deal with it. Determine when it’s time to call the doctor. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
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