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  1. What are some common signs of pregnancy? - NICHD

    Dec 30, 2017 · What are some common signs of pregnancy? The primary sign of pregnancy is missing a menstrual period or two or more consecutive periods, but many women experience …

  2. Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …

    Dec 30, 2020 · Studying women who are pregnant for the first time, with the goal of identifying factors in women who may be at risk for complications, including pregnancy-induced …

  3. What are the early signs of cerebral palsy? - NICHD

    Aug 11, 2013 · The signs of cerebral palsy usually appear in the first few months of life, but many children are not diagnosed until age 2 or later. In general, early signs of cerebral palsy include …

  4. What are some common complications of pregnancy?

    Dec 30, 2017 · Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even women who were healthy …

  5. What infections can affect pregnancy? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Dec 30, 2020 · Infection during pregnancy can lead to pregnancy loss, stillbirth, preterm birth, or life-threatening infection of the newborn. Listeriosis is most often associated with eating soft …

  6. Mom's Mental Health Matters: Moms-to-be and Moms - NCMHEP

    Moms' Mental Health Matters Depression and Anxiety Around Pregnancy Depression and anxiety can happen during pregnancy or after birth. Learn the signs and how to get help.

  7. When does labor usually start? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...

    Feb 13, 2017 · For most women, labor begins sometime between week 37 and week 42 of pregnancy. Labor that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature, or …

  8. Will stress during pregnancy affect my baby? - NICHD

    Mar 2, 2023 · Some women experience extreme sadness and/or anxiety during pregnancy and after giving birth. Many sources of information and support are available to help women …

  9. What are the symptoms of pregnancy loss (before 20 weeks of …

    Feb 24, 2017 · Many pregnant women have spotting and cramping in early pregnancy but do not miscarry. 1 Your health care provider might call this pregnancy "threatened."2 In any case, …

  10. What is prenatal care and why is it important?

    May 20, 2016 · Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy. This …