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Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of joy, anxiety, wonder and change. Learn more about what you can expect as your baby grows and your body changes.

Prenatal Basic Exercises

Exercising during pregnancy can help you increase your energy level.

Prenatal Trimester Checklist

Review this checklist to make sure you’re on track for each trimester.

Do’s and Don’ts During Pregnancy

Check this list of do’s and don’ts for what to do or avoid during pregnancy.

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    How long should a couple attempt to get pregnant before seeking fertility treatments? My husband and I have been trying for over a year.

    Infertility has been traditionally defined as an inability to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. This set-point of what is normal versus what is abnormal was determined decades ago fr... continue reading  about  How long should a couple attempt to get pregnant before seeking fertility treatments? My husband and I have been trying for over a year.

    Jill D. Foley

    Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG

    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

    How likely is it for a woman to get pregnant after having her tubes tied?

    Good question. The terms tubal ligation, tubes tied, tubal sterilization, and female sterilization can all be used interchangeably to describe the same process. In the U.S., up to one third of women use sterili... continue reading  about  How likely is it for a woman to get pregnant after having her tubes tied?

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    What foods should I avoid in pregnancy?

    Here are some general guidelines on food intake during pregnancy:Fish/Seafood:Eat no more than 12 oz of cooked fish a weekLimit tuna to once per weekAvoid shark, tile fish, or king mackerelAlcohol:Not recommend... continue reading  about  What foods should I avoid in pregnancy?

    Jill D. Foley

    Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG

    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

    I am a new mom, college student and still nursing my daughter. I use a pump but my production keeps going down. I drink herbal teas. What can I do to keep my production from dropping? My daughter is five months old and I hope to nurse for one year.

    First, congratulations on your efforts to continue school and continue trying to feed your baby breast milk! It sounds like you are very busy. As new moms return to work and school, it can be hard to keep up wi... continue reading  about  I am a new mom, college student and still nursing my daughter. I use a pump but my production keeps going down. I drink herbal teas. What can I do to keep my production from dropping? My daughter is five months old and I hope to nurse for one year.

    Deborah Quinn-Chen

    Deborah Quinn-Chen, M.D.

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    I am 51 years old. What is my chance of still getting pregnant, and how should I handle birth control as I move through menopause?

    Women commonly believe that after a certain age they cannot conceive because they are too old. That is not entirely true. As a woman ages her fertility declines. A 45-year-old woman is less likely to conceive t... continue reading  about  I am 51 years old. What is my chance of still getting pregnant, and how should I handle birth control as I move through menopause?

    Susan Maayah

    Susan Maayah, M.D.

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    I'm a women in her 50s who is going through perimenopause. I have only had one menstrual period this year. Is there still a possibility that I could get pregnant?

    Pregnancy is very unlikely at this age and stage of minimal ovarian function. Ovulation is so rare and the egg quality is probably so poor that fertilization would not likely result in pregnancy. However, this ... continue reading  about  I'm a women in her 50s who is going through perimenopause. I have only had one menstrual period this year. Is there still a possibility that I could get pregnant?

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    My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and I have a few questions that I'm kind of embarrassed to ask our doctor. Does an orgasm help you get pregnant? Should I try and keep the sperm in for awhile, and is there a best sex position for conception?

    It is not clear if having a orgasm increases the chance of conception. Contractions of the muscles and elevation of the cervix may indeed enhance efficiency of sperm transport. We do know with certainty that or... continue reading  about  My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and I have a few questions that I'm kind of embarrassed to ask our doctor. Does an orgasm help you get pregnant? Should I try and keep the sperm in for awhile, and is there a best sex position for conception?

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    While pregnant, should I "eat for two?"

    No. It is a myth that a pregnant woman must "eat for two." Although pregnancy increases the body's need for calories and nutrition, the amounts of calories or specific nutrients you need are NOT doubled. About ... continue reading  about  While pregnant, should I "eat for two?"

    Ryszard J. Chetkowski

    Ryszard J. Chetkowski, M.D.

    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus

    What are the risks of getting your tubes tied? Are your early 20s too soon to get this procedure done?

    In general, tubal ligation is a very safe procedure associated with the small risks of laparoscopy and anesthesia in a healthy woman, regardless of her age. However, other permanent methods of tubal steril... continue reading  about  What are the risks of getting your tubes tied? Are your early 20s too soon to get this procedure done?

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