Your Pregnancy Week By Week

Your doctor may prescribe bed rest for you. Discover why it’s recommended and the different degrees of bed rest. Can you get a second opinion, if it’s recommended for you? Learn ways to relieve bed-rest boredom. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Swelling during pregnancy can cause many discomforts. One is carpal-tunnel syndrome. Why does it happen? Find out how it may affect you and ways to deal with it. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Baby needs to ride in a car seat for every ride! Learn about different types of car seat, including car bed and seats for pickup trucks. Find out ways to determine if a car seat is installed correctly. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com!

Acetaminophen is used for pain relief and relief of symptoms of colds and flu. Is it safe for a pregnant woman? Learn the facts about using this over-the-counter medication throughout pregnancy. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

After delivery, you may experience bladder and bowel changes. Most changes are temporary, but some may be more permanent. Discover ways to handle these changes. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

If you’re planning to return to work, you’ll probably need childcare. Learn when to start looking (by the third trimester), prospective costs and sources to check. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Immediately after birth, you have a chance to collect baby’s umbilical-cord blood. It can save lives. Some families with problems may save and store it for future use. If your family won’t need the stem cells from cord blood, consider donating it. Learn more about how you can donate baby’s cord blood. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com!

Baby blues are common. Major depression after pregnancy occurs less often. We give you the symptoms of depression after baby’s birth so you’ll know what to look for. Learn what to do if you experience any degree of postpartum-distress syndrome after baby’s birth.