Tag: Pregnancy

The first trimester of pregnancy is the earliest phase, lasting from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) until the end of the 13th week. It’s a time of great anticipation and of rapid changes for both you and your baby. Baby development During the first trimester, your baby changes from a fertilized […]

Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or suspected contraceptive failure. However, there are many common misconceptions about EC, which can prevent people from using it or using it correctly. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about EC: Misconception: EC is an abortion pill. Fact: […]

The most common early pregnancy signs and symptoms include: Missed period: This is often the first sign of pregnancy. If you have a regular menstrual cycle and miss your period, you may be pregnant. However, missing a period can also be caused by other factors, such as stress, illness, or weight changes. Nausea and vomiting: […]

The evidence on the association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and later risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children is mixed. Some studies have found an increased risk, while others have found no association. A recent large study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine in 2022, found no association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and […]

Regular consumption of low levels of caffeine during pregnancy has been linked to slightly shorter children. This is based on a new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that evaluated data from two prior studies. The study found that children of women with low caffeine intake (including below the current recommendation of 200 […]