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What is Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is the term used for the period when a fetus (baby) is developing inside the mother's uterus (womb). It typically lasts about 40 weeks (just over 9 months), measured from the last menstrual period to delivery. It occurs as a result of sexual intercourse, when the egg released by the female ovary is fertilized by a sperm. Pregnancy is medically divided into three parts (trimesters). The first sign of pregnancy is typically a missed period. Morning sickness (nausea/vomiting) may accompany it.
Typical Symptoms of Pregnancy
- Premenstrual symptoms like discomfort and irritability
- Possibility of being pregnant
- Irregular periods
- Breasts feel stretched, tight or full
- Abdominal bloating
- Increase in vaginal discharge
- Swelling leaves a dent when pressed for at least 15 seconds
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
Diagnostic Questions for Pregnancy
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have premenstrual symptoms such as discomfort and irritability?
- Is there any chance that you might be pregnant?
- Are your periods irregular?
- Do your breasts feel stretched or tight?
- Are you experiencing abdominal bloating?
Treatment of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is often detected through a urine pregnancy test and usually confirmed by an ultrasound scan. The obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) will schedule regular check-ups for the mother and child. The specialist may recommend specific vaccinations and vitamin supplements. Depending on the patients medical history further recommendations may be made. It is important to get adequate prenatal care for your pregnancy, for the safety of both mom and baby.
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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FAQs
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Am I Pregnant? Why Your Body is Reacting & Medically Approved Next Steps
A.
Early pregnancy can cause a missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue, frequent urination, and light spotting, but these can have other causes too; the most reliable way to know is to take a home pregnancy test after a missed period and confirm with a clinician. If your test is positive, schedule medical care and start prenatal vitamins, and seek urgent help for severe pain, heavy bleeding, dizziness, or one-sided pelvic pain; there are several factors to consider and step-by-step guidance that could change your next steps, so see the complete details below.
References:
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* Betz D, Fane K. Endocrine Changes During Pregnancy. [Updated 2022 Sep 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30725902/
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Worried it Won’t Work? The Plan B Pill Reality & Medically Approved Next Steps
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Plan B is a safe, medically approved emergency contraceptive that works best when taken as soon as possible within 72 hours, but it is not 100 percent effective and will not work if ovulation has already happened or to end an existing pregnancy. If you are worried, take a pregnancy test 3 weeks after sex or if your period is over 1 week late, consider other options within 5 days such as ulipristal or a copper IUD, and seek urgent care for severe pain, heavy bleeding, dizziness, or fainting. There are several factors to consider including timing, vomiting soon after the dose, body weight, and additional unprotected sex, so review the complete guidance below for key details that can change your next steps.
References:
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* American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2023). Emergency Contraception: ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 252. *Obstetrics & Gynecology, 142*(2), e14-e28. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005293. PMID: 37604471.
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Is Your Zygote Healthy? The Scientific Reality & Medically Approved Next Steps
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There are several factors to consider: a zygote’s health hinges on correct chromosomes, orderly early cell division, and successful implantation; in natural conception you cannot directly test this, so early clues come later from rising hCG and an ultrasound around 5 to 7 weeks. See complete details below. Medically approved next steps include starting or continuing prenatal vitamins with folic acid, avoiding alcohol and smoking, scheduling prompt medical care, and seeking urgent help for severe pain, heavy bleeding, or dizziness; clinicians may monitor serial hCG, progesterone, and early ultrasound to assess progress, with more context and nuances explained below.
References:
* Grifo, J. A., et al. (2019). Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A): a review of the clinical utility. *Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics*, 36(8), 1545-1552.
* Franasiak, J. M., et al. (2014). Effect of maternal age on aneuploidy in preimplantation human embryos: a systematic review and meta-analysis. *Fertility and Sterility*, 101(3), 656-663.e1.
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Scared of birth? Why a doula reduces risk and your medical next steps
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A doula measurably lowers childbirth risk and fear by providing continuous, nonmedical support that shortens labor, reduces cesareans and other interventions, and improves satisfaction while working alongside your medical team. Next steps include scheduling a detailed prenatal visit to review your personal risks and pain options, considering a certified doula and a childbirth class, and knowing when urgent symptoms require immediate care; there are several factors to consider, and key details that could change your plan are explained below. If severe anxiety or red flag symptoms arise, seek care immediately.
References:
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* Karkada SN, Manjunath JS, Vasantharani M. Doula support and its impact on medical intervention in childbirth: A systematic review and meta-analysis. *J Perinat Educ.* 2021 Mar 1;30(1):50-59. doi: 10.1891/JPE-D-20-00010. Epub 2021 Mar 1. PMID: 33692695; PMCID: PMC7934446.
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Silent Signal? Why Your Body is Shifting & Medically Approved Pregnancy Test Steps
A.
Early pregnancy often starts quietly, with subtle changes like a missed period, breast tenderness, mild cramping, fatigue, nausea, and frequent urination that can mirror PMS. For the most accurate, medically approved approach, take a home test after a missed period using first morning urine, read and follow the package exactly, check the expiration date, and if negative but your period has not arrived, retest in 2 to 3 days. There are several factors to consider. See below to understand more, including when a blood test is appropriate, what to do after a positive test such as starting prenatal vitamins and avoiding alcohol, and urgent red flags like severe pelvic pain or heavy bleeding that require immediate medical care.
References:
* Costantine MM. Physiological changes in pregnancy. Semin Perinatol. 2014 Oct;38(6):307-16. doi: 10.1053/j.semperinatal.2014.07.002. Epub 2014 Aug 2. PMID: 25292404.
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* Nordin M, et al. Women's experiences and perspectives on early pregnancy symptoms. Midwifery. 2017 Sep;52:16-22. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2017.05.006. Epub 2017 May 23. PMID: 28549103.
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