7 Weeks Pregnant

What's on your mind with Week 7? Other women have asked these questions…

Q: How can I manage morning sickness?

"If you feel nauseous, it is important to make sure that you are well-hydrated and nourished. There are a few tried-and-true tricks and tips that can help you through this unpleasant, but short-lived, part of your pregnancy..." Read More

Q: Is pain a sign of miscarriage?

"No. You can have pains that are growing pains. Also, adhesions (internal scarring) can get stretched in pregnancy, giving these types of pain. Nevertheless, you doctor may want to examine you to check for..." Read More

Q: Should I stay away from someone with chickenpox?

"In pregnancy, chickenpox is extremely dangerous, both because it's dangerous in adults anyway and because pregnancy alters the immunological strength of the expectant mother. Varicella pneumonia is the complication that is feared, and such a complication can even lead to..." Read More

Q: What exactly is spina bifida?

"Spina bifida (translated from Latin, this literally means 'split spine') is a birth defect (specifically, a neural tube defect) that occurs in early fetal development. The neural tube is the immature, early beginnings of the nervous system—eventually forming the brain and spinal cord. With spina bifida, the neural tube cannot..." Read More