Pregnancy is full of ups and downs, pains, discomforts, joys and anxieties. Get insider tips on the process of expecting in this free video series on pregnancy.
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Using a home pregnancy test depends on the brand, but all pregnancy tests will require a urine sample and will include specific instructions. Use a home pregnancy test with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To prevent leg cramps during pregnancy, increase the circulation in the legs through exercise, heat application and massage. Prevent pregnancy-related leg cramps with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To find out if you are pregnant, pay attention to symptoms like a missed period, swelling breasts, fatigue and irritability. Find out if you are pregnant with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Lifting objects when pregnant is difficult, but the safest way is to use a support and squat straight down without bending the back. Life objects safely during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To avoid getting pregnant, consider different birth control options like abstinence, condoms, over-the-counter hormonal contraceptives and permanent sterilizations. Avoid getting pregnant with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Being a pregnant vegetarian is completely healthy, as long as the woman maintains a balanced diet supplemented with prenatal vitamins. Eat vegetarian while pregnant with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To avoid back pain during pregnancy, use heating pads, exercise and Tylenol. Avoid back pain during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To avoid varicose veins during pregnancy, exercise the legs to increase blood flow and circulation. Avoid varicose veins during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To avoid sweet cravings during pregnancy, satisfy the cravings with small amounts of the desired food. Deal with sweet cravings during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To avoid fatigue during pregnancy, exercising and eating well with lots of fluid intake will give the body more energy. Avoid fatigue during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To avoid constipation while pregnant, stay hydrated with lots of fluids, eat fiber-rich foods and even try over-the-counter fiber supplements. Avoid constipation during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To avoid heartburn while pregnant, avoid eating foods that cause heartburn, eat several small meals a day instead of three large meals and take antacids to relieve the symptoms. Avoid heartburn during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
When picking a pregnancy test kit, consider the ease and clarity of the pregnancy indicator. Choose a pregnancy test kit with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Knowing if your pregnant requires recognizing symptoms like fatigue, a missed period and irritability, but it can also be determined by an at-home pregnancy test. Know if you're pregnant with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Minimizing back pain while pregnant can be done by exercising to strengthen core muscles, wearing supportive shoes and alternate heat and ice application. Minimize back pain during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Getting pregnant with PCOS involves diet and exercise, diabetes medication and ovulation stimulants. Get pregnant with polycystic ovarian syndrome with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Treating round ligament pain during pregnancy requires resting, drinking fluids and taking Tylenol for the pain. Treat round ligament paint during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Taking medication while pregnant is safe with most over-the-counter drugs, but it is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Take medication safely while pregnant with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To sleep while pregnant, stay in positions on the back or on the side during the early trimesters, and start sleeping only on the side during later trimesters to increase blood flow to the baby. Sleep safely and soundly while pregnant with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Getting pregnant when you thought you were done requires a trip to a health care provider to prepare your body for conception. Get pregnant at a more mature age with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Getting pregnant fast requires knowing your ovulation cycle and having regular sexual intercourse during the most fertile times of the month. Conceive a child more quickly with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
To keep up your beauty regimen during pregnancy, use naturally healthy products that are not harmful to the baby. Keep up a beauty regimen during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Prevent stretch marks during pregnancy by controlling weight gain, applying cocoa butter and lotions to the skin and trying anti-stretch mark products. Prevent the occurrence of pregnancy-related stretch marks with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Having sex during pregnancy is healthiest during the second trimester and at the end of the third trimester. Have sexual intercourse during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Exercise during pregnancy is a healthy way to increase blood flow when keeping with low-impact routines that keep the heart rate under 140 beats per minute. Exercise safely during pregnancy with tips from a gynecologist and obstetrician in this free video on pregnancy.
Pregnancy can be one of the most magical times in a woman's life. However, it can also be one of the most taxing. A pregnant woman experiences backaches, leg cramps and general physical discomfort throughout the stages of carrying a child to term. There are several things to consider when pregnant, like proper diet, safe exercise, financial planning and maintaining the health of the unborn baby. In this free video series on pregnancy, a gynecologist and obstetrician discuss the many ups and downs of pregnancy. Learn about detecting pregnancy and dealing with the symptoms like morning sickness, irritability and moodiness. Get advice on a proper diet during pregnancy, and how to keep the baby safe during sleep, exercise and dental x-rays. Get detailed information about the course of pregnancy from conception to delivery.
Dr. Jill Hechtman M.D. OB/GYN Dr. Jill Hechtman, M.D. is the vice president of Tampa Obstetrics and chairman at Brandon Regional Hospital. Dr. Hechtman is an Ob/Gyn at Tampa Obstetrics. She received her M.D. from Ross University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich.dkdk
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