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  1. Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child ...

    Dec 30, 2020 · About Pregnancy 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 …

  2. About Pregnancy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...

    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 …

  3. Pregnancy - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health ...

    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 pregnancies, with a focus on …

  4. Human Placenta Project: How Does the Placenta Form?

    The following illustrations show how the human placenta develops. The timeline of placental development illustrates how the placenta changes over the course of pregnancy. A crucial stage of …

  5. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Aug 22, 2017 · Compared with women who have a typical first-time pregnancy, women who attempt labor after a previous cesarean delivery experience a slower progression of labor, especially during …

  6. What is prenatal care and why is it important?

    May 20, 2016 · Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy. This care can begin …

  7. 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 before getting …

  8. What are the stages of labor? - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...

    Apr 25, 2017 · Stage 3 Once the baby comes out, the health care provider cuts the umbilical cord, which connected the mother and fetus during pregnancy. In stage 3, the placenta is delivered. The placenta …

  9. Human Placenta Project: How Does the Placenta Form?

    Dec 30, 2017 · The illustrations below show how the human placenta develops. The timeline of placental development shows how the placenta changes over the course of pregnancy. A crucial stage of …

  10. Pre-Pregnancy Care and Prenatal Care - NICHD

    Apr 12, 2012 · Pre-Pregnancy care is the health care a woman gets before she becomes pregnant. Prenatal care is the health care a woman gets during pregnancy. Early and regular prenatal visits …