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  1. What are some common signs of pregnancy? - NICHD

    Dec 30, 2017 · What are some common signs of pregnancy? The primary sign of pregnancy is missing a menstrual period or two or more consecutive periods, but many women experience …

  2. What are the symptoms of preterm labor? - NICHD

    Apr 18, 2012 · You may be going into preterm labor if you have symptoms such as fluids leaking from your vagina or contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

  3. 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 …

  4. Preeclampsia and Eclampsia - NICHD

    Nov 6, 2018 · Preeclampsia (pree-i-KLAMP-see-uh) and eclampsia (ih-KLAMP-see-uh) are pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders. In preeclampsia, the mother’s high blood …

  5. What infections can affect pregnancy? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Dec 30, 2020 · The condition results from a change in the balance of bacteria that normally live in the vagina. Having unprotected sex and douching can increase the risk of bacterial vaginosis. …

  6. Pregnancy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …

    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, …

  7. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - NICHD

    STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual contact with the penis, vagina, …

  8. Preeclampsia and Eclampsia | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    Preeclampsia (pree-i-KLAMP-see-uh) and eclampsia (ih-KLAMP-see-uh) are pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders. In preeclampsia, the mother’s high blood pressure reduces the …

  9. Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …

    Dec 30, 2020 · Many of these symptoms can also be signs of other conditions, the result of changing birth control pills, or effects of stress, so they do not always mean that a woman is …

  10. Pregnancy Loss (Before 20 Weeks of Pregnancy)

    Feb 23, 2017 · If a pregnant woman has any of the symptoms of pregnancy loss, such as abdominal cramps, back pain, light spotting, or bleeding, she should contact her health care …