Uterine contractions are the body’s way of moving your baby down the birth canal and into the world. However, there are different types of contractions a woman can have during pregnancy, including Braxton Hicks contractions and actual labor contractions. Women also experience contractions differently, which can make them difficult to recognize in the early stages. … [Read more...] about Signs of Contractions and When to Call Your Doctor
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In Vitro Fertilization Definition
Infertility is a complex condition with many possible causes and a number of different treatments. In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is one option for treating infertility. The in vitro fertilization definition is an artificial living environment outside a living body. Literally translated from Latin, “in vitro” means “in glass,” which refers to the petri dish or test tube in … [Read more...] about In Vitro Fertilization Definition
Signs of Pregnancy
The body changes in pregnancy leads to multiple signs and symptoms that often vary in degree of severity from one woman to another. The rising pregnancy hormone (estrogen) levels are responsible for most of the early symptoms while the later signs may result from certain other factors such as the growing uterus and the increased blood volume. When do the signs of pregnancy … [Read more...] about Signs of Pregnancy