Your Pregnancy Week By Week

Is your baby gassy?

Every baby has gas at some time, and it can be very uncomfortable for her. Learn about symptoms of the problem and ways to deal with it. Determine when it’s time to call the doctor. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Health insurance is important for a family.

There’s a lot to consider as you check your health insurance for the family. Determine what benefits are offered and what is, and is not, covered. Use what you learn to choose the type of insurance to meet your family’s needs. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Oh my aching back!

Back pain during pregnancy is common. Pain may occur in your lower back and legs. Learn how you can deal with it at home and when to call the doctor. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Plane travel with baby is an adventure!

Plane travel may be a great way to take a long journey with baby. To make your trip the best just takes some planning and preparation. Discover ways to prepare for the trip, what to do on the actual day of travel and get some tips about what to do if your great plans go awry! Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Babyproof your home to protect your little one.

When baby becomes mobile, it’s time to make your home safer. Find out what precautions you may need to take and products and techniques to use to keep baby safe. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

What exactly is amniocentesis?

It’s a test for fetal problems, usually done between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. A bit of fluid surrounding the fetus is removed and used to test for about 40 fetal abnormalities. Find out how it’s done and what results can mean. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

How do I protect baby from the sun? Can I put sunscreen on him?

It’s best to avoid taking a young baby out in the sun because his skin is so delicate. So what can you do? Can you use sunscreen on his skin? Learn what you can do to protect baby from the sun. Find out the facts about using sunscreen. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

Birth control after pregnancy is important to consider

You may want to think about birth control after pregnancy before baby is born. We examine birth-control methods for breastfeeding and bottlefeeding moms and discuss tubal ligation. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.