Your Pregnancy Week By Week

By Judith SchulerScience Health & Fitness Education

Your Pregnancy Week By Week episodes

November 02 Babywearing can be a great help.
Carrying baby in a carrier close to you can be a lifesaver. One group, called soft infant carriers, includes soft-structured carriers, slings and wraps. We discuss the different types and the pros and cons of each. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
6 min
October 26 Some pregnant women experience headaches during pregnancy.
There may be many causes of headaches during pregnancy. Learn about the different kinds of headaches you can experience and how to deal with them, including migraines. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
7 min
October 19 Sleep is very important during pregnancy.
Discomforts of pregnancy may impact your sleep. To get a good night’s sleep, you need to know what you can do and where to make changes. Find out what you can do for a better night’s sleep. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
6 min
October 12 Can a baby be overweight?
If you believe your baby is overweight, discuss it with baby’s doctor. Learn what you can do to help baby achieve a healthy weight. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
7 min
October 05 Working together to parent respectfully.
To be a good parent in a couple relationship, you need to work together. Discover ways to support each other with respect and consideration. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
6 min
September 29 How your immune system changes during pregnancy.
Your immune system changes to adapt to your pregnancy. Find out how and when it changes to protect you and baby. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
6 min
September 21 Understand what food allergies are in a baby.
With a food allergy, baby’s immune system reacts against certain food proteins as if they were germs. Examine what symptoms may be, how to deal with them and steps to take to avoid or manage food allergies in your baby. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
7 min
September 14 What is an elective delivery?
An elective delivery is scheduling a birth for a nonmedical reason before 39 weeks of pregnancy. Learn about the reasons for, and the warnings against, this practice. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
7 min
September 07 Multiple-marker tests help detect some fetal problems.
A multiple-marker test is a prenatal screening blood test that helps identify whether baby may have certain types of birth defects. It measures markers found in your blood, which are produced by the fetus and the placenta. Learn more about what the tests measure. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
6 min
August 31 How do I deal with baby’s cough?
Baby coughing can occur at any time, and it may concern you. Find out what the different coughs are and how to deal with them. Learn about ways to treat a cough, without using medicine. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.
6 min

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Let an American OB/GYN guide you on your pregnancy journey. Co-authored by a physician, we look at pregnancy the same way medical professionals do–weekly. We cover everything–from before conception to…