By JustMommies staff

What is hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)? Human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, is produced during pregnancy. It can be detected by a blood test around eight to eleven days past ovulation. HCG maintains the corpus luteum, which is responsible for progesterone production in early pregnancy. Progesterone
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By Laura Leavitt

There are at least two ways to calculate "how far along" you are.
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By Laura Leavitt

You can make this a smooth transition.
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By JustMommies staff

You’re sure that you’re pregnant, but you don’t feel a thing. After all that you hear about the major changes that pregnancy brings, how could this be possible? Surprisingly enough, not feeling any symptoms in the first few weeks or even months is somewhat common. Just as every woman’s body is
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By JustMommies staff

If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering when you will start to show. You may start to notice changes in your waistline early in your pregnancy, before anyone would even be able to tell that you were pregnant. You may feel like you are showing much sooner than you actually are. Your stomach may
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By Laura Leavitt

This discharge is usually a symptom.
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By Laura Leavitt

This discharge is usually a symptom.
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By Laura Leavitt

This discharge is usually a symptom.
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Once you find out you are pregnant you may be bursting at the seams to tell all your friends and family.
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By Laura Leavitt

A big-picture overview of the trimester differences.
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