29 Weeks Pregnant

Got questions about Week 29? Other women have asked…

Q: I'm pregnant and I feel sick and dizzy. What's going on?

"The large blood vessel that runs behind the uterus, called the vena cava, is responsible for carrying the blood from the lower part of your body back to your heart. It can also be the cause of your feelings of nausea and dizziness. Why? The vena cava is located towards the right side of your body, but your uterus..." Read More

Q: Is forgetfulness a common pregnancy symptom?

"Forgetfulness is a common perception during pregnancy. I have heard it called 'pregnancy brain' or 'placenta brain.' Studies on cognition, though, show that brain function during pregnancy is not different than when not pregnant. Still, many women share the feeling of..." Read More

Q: Does the mask of pregnancy ever go away?

"Melasma does tend to fade over time, but may reappear with sun exposure, especially if you use estrogen-containing contraceptives. If you have another baby, melasma is likely to recur. Sunscreen may not be totally effective, so we tell pregnant women that in addition to using a good sunscreen..." Read More