Author: Adrienne Bergmeier

Girl holding her stomach in early pregnancy

Early Pregnancy Symptoms you Might Not Know

You’ve probably heard of the most common symptoms of pregnancy, like nausea and vomiting. These aren’t the only symptoms of pregnancy, however! How many of these do you know? 1. Heartburn Your pregnancy hormones relax the valve between your stomach and esophagus, allowing stomach acid to leak up. This is called acid reflux, which causes

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How to Calculate Your Due Date

Recently found out you’re pregnant? Congratulations! There is so much to celebrate when growing a new life. There is also a ton to figure out! Today we’ll figure one thing out together: how to calculate your due date. The most common method for calculating your due date is by LMP, or last menstrual period. A

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Vitaminas prenatales: ¿Por qué son útiles para ti y tu bebé?

Las vitaminas prenatales ayudan a tu cuerpo durante el embarazo y el desarrollo de tu bebé en el útero. Revisado médicamente por Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Por qué es importante: El embarazo aumenta las necesidades nutricionales de tu cuerpo. Tu bebé puede desarrollar anomalías fetales sin ciertos nutrientes. Necesitas vitaminas prenatales durante el embarazo para

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A pregnant woman takes a prenatal vitamin with necessary nutrients

Prenatal vitamins: why they help you and your baby

Prenatal vitamins support your body in pregnancy and your baby’s development in utero. Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Why it matters: Pregnancy increases your body’s nutritional requirements. Your baby can develop fetal abnormalities without certain nutrients. You need prenatal vitamins in pregnancy to support your health and your baby’s. Why take prenatal vitamins?

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La menstruación es una fase del ciclo menstrual

La menstruación en tu cuerpo es un proceso del desprendimiento del revestimiento uterino cerca de cada 28 días. Esto hace que tu cuerpo se prepare para que el próximo mes tengas la posibilidad de quedar embarazada. Revisado médicamente por Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Por qué es importante: Al entender que la menstruación es una fase

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The Menstruation Phase of Your Menstrual Cycle

Menstruation is your body’s process of shedding the lining of your uterus about every 28 days. This resets your body to prepare for the next month’s possibility of pregnancy. Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Why it matters: Understanding the menstruation phase of your menstrual cycle helps you prevent pregnancy, prepare for pregnancy, and

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Límite de 10 semanas para la píldora abortiva

¿Por qué no debo usar la píldora abortiva después de las 10 semanas? La píldora abortiva solo se recomienda hasta la décima semana de embarazo. Por qué es importante: La FDA ha aprobado la píldora abortiva para su uso hasta la décima semana basándose en la seguridad y eficacia del medicamento. Después de la décima

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10-Week Limitation on the Abortion Pill

Why should I not use the abortion pill after 10 weeks? The abortion pill is only recommended through the 10th week of pregnancy. Why it matters: The FDA has approved the abortion pill to be taken through the 10th week based on the safety and efficacy of the medication. Past the 10th week, you’re at

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¿Qué son las píldoras del período?

Sí estás considerando el aborto, tú seguramente has oído acerca de las “Píldoras del período”. Las píldoras del período se anuncian como las píldoras que pueden hacer que tu período llegue cuando estás con tu período atrasado. Los sitios como PeriodPills org y ReproductiveAcess org advierten que tú no tienes que realizarte  un examen de

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What Are Period Pills?

If you’re considering abortion, you may have come across the term “Period Pills”. Period pills are advertised to bring on your period when it’s late. Sites like PeriodPills.org and ReproductiveAccess.org advise that you don’t have to take a pregnancy test to confirm pregnancy before using.  Why it Matters: While these pills are marketed differently from

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