
About Pregnancy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
Oct 28, 2013 · Pregnancy is the term used to describe the period in which a fetus develops inside a woman's womb or uterus.Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, or just over 9 months, as …
Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …
Dec 30, 2020 · Some pregnancies become high risk as they progress, while some women are at increased risk for complications even before they get pregnant for a variety of reasons. Early …
Pregnancy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …
Jan 31, 2017 · Pregnancy is a period of up to 41 weeks in which a fetus develops inside a woman’s womb. NICHD conducts and supports research and training to help promote healthy …
What is a high-risk pregnancy? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...
May 31, 2016 · A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health or life of the mother or her fetus. It often requires specialized care from specially trained providers. Some pregnancies …
What are some factors that make a pregnancy high risk?
Feb 6, 2017 · Several factors can make a pregnancy high risk, including existing health conditions, the mother’s age, lifestyle, and health issues that happen before or during …
How COVID-19 Affects Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
Is my baby at risk if I test positive for COVID-19?Pregnant women with COVID-19 are more likely to get seriously ill, which can lead to pregnancy problems such as preterm birth. The CDC …
Science Update: Short interval between pregnancies may increase …
Nov 9, 2018 · Compared to younger mothers, mothers over 35 are at higher risk of death and serious illness if they conceive 6 months or less after the birth of a previous child, according to …
What are some common complications of pregnancy?
Dec 30, 2017 · Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even women who were healthy …
Materials - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …
Dec 4, 2019 · Plus-size women can have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies, especially if they get regular prenatal care and work with you to create a personalized pregnancy plan. …
Pregnancy Loss (Before 20 Weeks of Pregnancy) - NICHD
Feb 23, 2017 · Researchers can only estimate the number of women who experience pregnancy loss, because some losses occur before a woman's pregnancy is confirmed by a health care …