Normal Pregnancy

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• Pregnancy Test and Due Date
  • Home pregnancy tests
  • Laboratory pregnancy tests
  • Due date

• Stages of Fetal Development
  • Fertilization
  • Development of the Blastocyst
  • Development of the Embryo and Placenta
  • Development of the Fetus

• Physical Changes During Pregnancy
  • General health
  • Reproductive tract
  • Breasts
  • Heart and blood flow
  • Urinary tract
  • Respiratory tract
  • Digestive tract
  • Skin
  • Hormones
  • Joints and muscles

• Medical Care During Pregnancy
  • First prenatal visit
  • Ongoing prenatal visits
  • Ultrasound
  • Immunizations

• Self-Care During Pregnancy
  • Diet and supplements
  • Weight gain
  • Physical activity
  • Sexual activity
  • Medications, substance use, and toxic exposures
  • Preparing for breastfeeding
  • Travel during pregnancy
  • Preventive care

• Anemia During Pregnancy
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Anemia Due to Iron or Folate Deficiency
  • Sickle Cell Disease

• Infections During Pregnancy
  • Treatment.

• Blood Clot Disorders During Pregnancy
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment

• Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy

• Multiple Pregnancy
  • Risks
  • Diagnosis
  • Management

• Late-Term and Postterm Pregnancy