How far along is a baby before it gets a heartbeat?
A baby’s heart should begin to beat within the first six weeks of pregnancy. The organs form in this time, specifically the heart and lungs, and by the end of the first six week period your baby should have a heartbeat. Of course all children (still in the womb or not) will develop at different [...]
I’ve had worse cramps than ever before but pregnancy tests come back negative?
The first thing I’ll mention is that pregnancy tests are not always accurate, they are very accurate, but maybe you’re one of the few that had an inaccurate test, it does happen. Wait a month and if you don’t get your period, get more tests done. If it turns out you’re not pregnant the severe [...]
Why would my period be late?
Other than being pregnant there are a number of answers to your question. You period may, or may not, have been consistent in the past, but that doesn’t mean it will be forever. Chemical changes in the body can make predicting your period difficult, you may be able to count on it for years and [...]
What are the side effects of the morning after pill?
The answer to this question will vary depending on the woman taking the pill. Other medications, how regular the menstrual cycle is normally are only a couple of factors. When you take the morning after pill the best thing to remember is to expect anything. The morning after pill is really just an extra strong [...]
How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant?
Many people find it difficult to get pregnant, or to get someone pregnant, sometimes the goalie is just too good to slip one past him. There are some tips however that will help you out: Make sure you have sex while you’re ovulating. You can get an ovulation prediction kit which will let you know [...]
After How Many Weeks is it Safe to Give Birth?
36-38 weeks from conception is considered “full term” – the time at which all of the baby’s organs are usually fully ready for life outside of the uterus. The weeks of pregnancy, however, are not counted from the time of conception, but rather from 2 weeks before conception (in a woman with a 28-day-cycle, this would be the [...]
Can Smelly Urine Be a Symptom of Pregnancy?
Yes some women have found that when they are pregnant their urine becomes darker and can smell stronger than usual. There a few potential causes of this. Pregnant women tend to have a greater sense of smell and taste so if they may be able to better smell their own urine, even though it actually [...]
