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Estrogen hormones are most associated with women, although men produce estrogen also. Still, the most vital role estrogen hormones play is during a pregnancy. These hormones are extremely important for the proper development of a fetus. In fact, low estrogen levels can play a factor in infertility and miscarriages, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Your first pregnancy will probably leaving you feeling excited and a bit nervous. There is so much to look forward to and learn about. One of the things you might be wondering is how much weight you should gain. This will vary depending on your starting weight. Obese women should gain less than underweight women. In general, doctors recommend gaining between 25 and 40 lbs, according to WebMD.

For some women, the stretch marks that develop during pregnancy are a badge of honor. For others, they are a terrible nuisance. For a very few lucky women — 10 percent, according to the New York Times– they are a non-issue. If you are in the 90 percent of women who develop stretch marks during pregnancy, you probably want to know if they can be prevented. Unfortunately, it is not entirely possible to prevent stretch marks, but you can minimize their appearance.

For many women hoping to conceive, a positive pregnancy test brings instant joy. It also brings up a number of questions. One question might be whether it is OK to continue to have sex during early pregnancy. The short answer is that sex during early pregnancy is perfectly safe if the pregnancy is progressing normally and the mother-to-be feels healthy.

Hormone changes in a woman’s body cause changes in the feel and even shape of her breasts, according to the Ohio State University Medical Center. These changes can include soreness. Many women experience breast soreness during their menstrual cycles. The soreness of breasts during a pregnancy are caused by hormone changes similar to those during a menstrual cycle, only more pronounced.