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Pregnancy & Due Date
When you announce your pregnancy to the world, the first thing most people want to know is, “When are you due?” In fact, if you just found out that you are pregnant, this question may be at the forefront of your mind as well. Learn how to calculate your due date and what that all-important date really means.
How to Calculate My Pregnancy Due Date
Learning when your baby is due is one of the most exciting moments of pregnancy. While a pregnancy due date calculator or ultrasound exam can be used to determine your estimated due date, if neither of those are readily available, you can use Nagele’s rule to calculate when your baby is due. Using the rule developed in the 1850s by Dr. Nagele, you can accurately calculate your baby’s estimated date of delivery.
Christmas Tree Allergies
To many families, the holiday season is not complete without a decorated tree twinkling in the window. Each year, U.S. tree farmers sell an estimated 25 to 30 million pine and fir trees, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. For people with Christmas tree allergies, this abundance of pine and fir needles can make allergy symptoms difficult to control during holiday festivities.
How Early Can an Ultrasound Detect a Fetus?
Ultrasound is a wonderful tool that is used throughout pregnancy to determine fetal health, normal development and the estimated due date. Ultrasound is often used in early pregnancy to confirm a pregnancy and date a pregnancy if a mother is unsure of the first date of her last menstrual period.
How to Detect a Miscarriage
A miscarriage, the loss of a pregnancy, can be emotionally devastating. Many women worry they could have detected miscarriage sooner and have prevented it. Though in most cases, a miscarriage can’t be prevented (it’s estimated that as many as 25 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage), knowing the signs of a miscarriage can not only help a woman understand what’s going on with her body but can also help her get appropriate medical care to prevent health complications from the miscarriage.