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  1. What are some common signs of pregnancy? - NICHD

    Dec 30, 2017 · What are some common signs of pregnancy? The primary sign of pregnancy is missing a menstrual period or two or more consecutive periods, but many women experience other symptoms …

  2. Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child ...

    Dec 30, 2020 · What are some common signs of pregnancy? The primary sign of pregnancy is missing a menstrual period or two or more consecutive periods, but many women experience other symptoms …

  3. What are the symptoms of pregnancy loss (before 20 weeks of

    Feb 24, 2017 · Symptoms of pregnancy loss may include: Bleeding from the vagina Pain or cramps in the lower stomach area (abdomen) Low back pain Fluid, tissue, or clot-like material coming out of the …

  4. Pregnancy - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health ...

    Pregnancy is a period of up to 41 weeks in which a fetus develops inside a woman’s womb. NICHD conducts and supports research and training to help promote healthy pregnancies, with a focus on …

  5. What are some common complications of pregnancy?

    Dec 30, 2017 · Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even women who were healthy before getting …

  6. What infections can affect pregnancy? - NICHD

    Dec 30, 2020 · Although its symptoms are usually mild, Zika infection during pregnancy can cause pregnancy loss and other pregnancy complications, as well as congenital anomalies and other …

  7. What are the symptoms of preeclampsia, eclampsia, & HELLP syndrome?

    Jan 31, 2017 · PreeclaHELLP syndrome can lead to serious complications, including liver failure and death. 1 A pregnant woman with HELLP syndrome might bleed or bruise easily and/or experience …

  8. Pregnancy Loss (Before 20 Weeks of Pregnancy) - NICHD

    Pregnancy loss occurs when a pregnancy ends unexpectedly before the 20th week. It is sometimes called early pregnancy loss, mid-trimester pregnancy loss, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, or …

  9. Preeclampsia and Eclampsia - NICHD

    Nov 6, 2018 · Preeclampsia (pree-i-KLAMP-see-uh) and eclampsia (ih-KLAMP-see-uh) are pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders. In preeclampsia, the mother’s high blood pressure reduces …

  10. Will stress during pregnancy affect my baby? - NICHD

    Mar 2, 2023 · It is normal to feel some stress during pregnancy. Your body is going through many changes, and as your hormones change, so do your moods. Too much stress can cause you to have …