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Pregnancy covers the life stage period from conception to birth. Learn about the changes that take place during this time, what to do to stay healthy, and how to help prevent complications during pregnancy.

Fetal Development

Fetal Development answers your questions about the changes that take place in the womb during pregnancy. Learn about each of the three trimesters and the developmental milestones that occur in each. See more »

Pregnancy Complications

Pregnancy Complications range from minor to life threatening for the mother, baby, or even both. Learn about possible complications including preterm birth, postterm birth, gestational diabetes, and more in this section. See more »

Pregnancy Issues

Pregnancy Issues answers your questions about the changes that occur when you're expecting. Learn how to exercise during pregnancy, nutrition guidelines, preparing for childbirth, and more in this section. See more »

Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery explains the signs and symptoms of labor and the process of childbirth. Topics include childbirth medications, the stages of the labor process, and c-sections. See more »

Postpartum Care

Postpartum Care deals with the changes both the mother and newborn go through after delivery. Learn about postpartum depression, breast feeding, and more in this section. See more »

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How Miscarriage Works

About 15 to 20 percent of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage, most in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy.

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Baby Week

Join HowStuffWorks and Discovery Health in celebrating Baby Week, June 8 to 13, 2008.