Feeling your baby move can be a pretty definite sign of pregnancy, although early-on it can sometimes be mistaken for gas or even bowel contractions. “Quickening”, as first movements are often referred to, can be experienced anytime after about the 14th week of pregnancy, although the average time … [Read more...]

Besides ultrasound detection, hearing a fetal heartbeat is definite proof of pregnancy. The heart is beating by the 5th week of pregnancy (or about 3 weeks after conception), but a heartbeat cannot be detected by a Doppler device until at least the 9th week of pregnancy, although it can be seen … [Read more...]

During the second and third month of pregnancy, gums may begin to become a bit swollen, irritated and may even bleed a little. Sensitivity and bleeding of the gum tissue is thought to be caused from rises in pregnancy hormones, particularly progesterone, in addition to increased blood flow to the … [Read more...]

Increased salivation "ptyalism" or excessive salivation is a less common pregnancy symptom which occurs generally during the first trimester and disappears after a few months. Ptyalism is more common in women who suffer from morning sickness. This unpleasant symptom may make you feel as if you need … [Read more...]

You may notice a more skin breakouts during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pimple breakouts are common and can continue throughout the duration of the pregnancy. Many women notice their face becoming increasingly oily and shiny. The "glow of pregnancy" is nothing more than hormonal changes … [Read more...]