Days from conception to birth
Baby due date - Better Health ChannelSummaryRead the full fact sheetThe unborn baby spends around 38 weeks in the uterus, but the average length of pregnancy, or gestation, is counted at 40 weeks.Preg...
Infant sex abuse
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Hcg hormone levels chart
HCG Levels in Pregnancy & hCG Levels Chart by WeekHuman chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG for short, is often referred to as “the pregnancy hormone” because it’s present in large quantities during pregna...
Pregnancy symptoms itchy skin
Itching and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancyItching is common in pregnancy. Usually it's thought to be caused by raised levels of certain chemicals in the blood, such as hormones.Later, as your b...
How does braxton contractions feel
5 questions about Braxton Hicks contractionsSpeaking of HealthFriday, February 5, 2021
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Can you get chlamydia twice
Chlamydia - Better Health Channel Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and is a very common sexually transmissible infection (STI). It is often called the ‘silent infection’ beca...
Heel stick test
Why Do They Prick Your Newborn Baby’s Heel? – Cleveland ClinicWhen your baby is born, there are many firsts: a first breath, a first touch. If your baby is born in a hospital, they’ll also receive the...
Internal ultrasound 8 weeks
What Can I See On an 8-Week Ultrasound?In the early days of pregnancy, those initial appointments can feel surreal — especially if this is your first pregnancy. Those first appointments are usually de...