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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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    • Prenatal Tests
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    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?

    Robert Altman

    Robert Altman, M.D.

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Does recovery time after a C-section differ from a vaginal birth?

    Yes, the recovery time for C-section births is generally longer than that of vaginal births. For example, time in the hospital for vaginal births is generally between one to two days. On the other hand, C-secti... continue reading  about  Does recovery time after a C-section differ from a vaginal birth?

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    How can I get relief from morning sickness?

    Morning sickness is one of the most common complaints in pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting can occur at any time of the day, despite its name. It usually resolves after 16 weeks of pregnancy. Here are some tips to... continue reading  about  How can I get relief from morning sickness?

    Jill D. Foley

    Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG

    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

    I was recently diagnosed with adenomyosis. How does this affect me if my husband and I want to have a baby? How much chance do I have of getting pregnant?

    Adenomyosis refers to a condition where endometrial glands and connective tissue are present within the muscle layer of the uterus. This results in hyperplasia, or overgrowth, of the uterine muscle layer and a ... continue reading  about  I was recently diagnosed with adenomyosis. How does this affect me if my husband and I want to have a baby? How much chance do I have of getting pregnant?

    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?

    Deborah Quinn-Chen

    Deborah Quinn-Chen, M.D.

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    My friends tell me their sex drive wasn't the same after they had a baby. Is that true?

    Having a baby is an overwhelming experience. You will experience changes in your body as well as your emotional state. You will be caring for your baby 24 hours a day, with interrupted sleep for at least the fi... continue reading  about  My friends tell me their sex drive wasn't the same after they had a baby. Is that true?

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    What are the risks of having a baby when you're overweight? I need to lose weight, but I'm worried I'll never have a baby if I hold off until I've lost weight.

    Ideally, a woman will want to start her pregnancy at a healthy weight for her height, to minimize complications during her pregnancy.Several studies have been done to understand the effect that being overweight... continue reading  about  What are the risks of having a baby when you're overweight? I need to lose weight, but I'm worried I'll never have a baby if I hold off until I've lost weight.

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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?"

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    With all the advances in fertility treatments, how old is too old for a woman to try to get pregnant?

    There is not a universally accepted single age at which pregnancy is not recommended. Advanced maternal age is traditionally defined as pregnancy at or over the age of 35. Not only does it become harder for wom... continue reading  about  With all the advances in fertility treatments, how old is too old for a woman to try to get pregnant?

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