Pregnancy

Your Changing Body See All  Anatomy: Fetus in Utero in Your Changing Body Definitions of terms related to the anatomy of a fetus in utero....more  Hormones During Pregnancy in Your Changing Body Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy, with several hormones playing major roles. ...more  Weight Gain During Pregnancy in Your Changing Body Average weight gain for women is between 25 and 35 pounds, although slight deviations from this may also be considered normal. ...more  Common Discomforts During Pregnancy in Your Changing Body Nausea and vomiting are common in the first trimester, as is fatigue. Other common discomforts are hemorrhoids and heartburn. ...more  Pregnancy and Posture in Your Changing Body Much back pain in pregnancy is related to the strain on your back from the weight of your growing baby. Using proper posture can help prevent and even relieve some of the pain. ...more  Hemorrhoids and Varicose Veins in Pregnancy in Your Changing Body Hemorrhoids and varicose veins might seem to be two different, unrelated problems, but they are actually quite similar. And, many women, especially those in the third trimester of pregnancy, have them. ...more  Pregnancy and Heartburn in Your Changing Body Chances are good that you're one of many pregnant women who experience the churning and burning of heartburn or acid indigestion. It typically hits somewhere in the second or third trimester, and it can be miserable. ...more