Increased pelvic pressure or heaviness
More frequent urge to poop
Low back pain or cramping
Stronger, more regular contractions
Bloody show or mucus discharge
Water breaking or leaking fluid
Feeling...
A dilated cervix cannot be reliably checked at home without proper training
A healthcare professional checks cervical dilation with a sterile vaginal exam
Lie back with...
Contact your obstetrician, midwife, or healthcare provider to confirm the diagnosis before treating it
Use only pregnancy-safe antifungal treatments recommended by your provider
Prefer topical antifungal...
Contact your obstetrician or midwife promptly to report the brown discharge
Rest and avoid strenuous activity until you are evaluated
Avoid sexual intercourse until your clinician...
Rest and avoid overexertion
Change positions slowly
Drink plenty of water
Eat small, frequent meals
Include fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation
Use a warm, not hot, compress on the...
Maintain good posture while standing and sitting
Keep your shoulders relaxed and back straight
Use a chair with good lower back support
Place a small pillow behind...
Contact your obstetrician, midwife, or healthcare provider to confirm the cause and get pregnancy-safe treatment
Use only pregnancy-approved antifungal medication as prescribed
Avoid scratching the area...
Maintain good posture
Wear supportive shoes
Avoid high heels
Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees
Use a pregnancy support pillow
Avoid standing for long periods
Bend...
Eat smaller, more frequent meals
Avoid lying down for 2 to 3 hours after eating
Sleep with your upper body slightly elevated
Avoid trigger foods such as...
Maintain a healthy body weight before and during pregnancy
Strengthen the deep core muscles with safe, controlled exercises
Practice proper breathing during exercise and daily activities
Avoid...
Follow your clinician’s instructions exactly before the test
Ask whether you need to fast
Avoid eating or drinking anything except water if fasting is required
Avoid smoking...
Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly before the test
Fast for the required time, usually 8 to 12 hours
Drink only water during the fasting period unless...
Regular contractions that become stronger, longer, and closer together
Contractions that do not go away with rest, hydration, or changing position
Lower back pain that comes...
Stand up slowly from sitting or lying down
Drink plenty of water
Eat small, frequent meals
Avoid skipping meals
Rest on your left side when possible
Avoid hot showers...
Eat small, frequent meals
Keep crackers or dry toast by the bed
Eat before getting out of bed
Avoid an empty stomach
Drink fluids in small sips throughout...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Find a private, comfortable place
Empty your bladder
Lie down or squat with knees bent and relaxed
Insert one or two clean fingers gently...
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
Trim and clean your fingernails
Find a private, comfortable place
Empty your bladder first
Get into a relaxed position, such...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Use a clean, sterile glove if possible
Find a comfortable position, such as squatting, sitting on the toilet, or lying on your...
Wash your hands thoroughly
Use clean gloves if available
Find a comfortable position, such as squatting, standing with one leg raised, or lying on your back...
Regular contractions that become stronger, longer, and closer together
Lower back pain or cramping that does not go away
Pelvic pressure or feeling that the baby...
Thick, jelly-like discharge
Clear, cloudy, yellow, or blood-tinged mucus
A larger-than-usual amount of discharge
Stringy or sticky texture
One lump or several pieces coming out at once
Possible pink,...
Eat small, frequent meals
Keep bland snacks like crackers by the bed
Eat before getting out of bed
Sip fluids throughout the day
Try cold or room-temperature foods
Avoid...
Elevate your feet whenever possible
Avoid standing or sitting for long periods
Sleep on your left side
Wear comfortable, loose clothing
Wear supportive shoes
Use compression stockings if recommended...
Eat small, frequent meals
Avoid an empty stomach
Choose bland foods
Eat dry crackers before getting out of bed
Sip fluids slowly throughout the day
Try cold or room-temperature...
Follow your obstetrician’s advice and attend all prenatal visits
Check your blood pressure regularly as directed
Rest on your left side when possible
Reduce stress with deep...
Check the instructions on the test package
Use the test at the recommended time after a missed period
Collect urine as directed by the test
Wait the...
There is no guaranteed way to produce twins naturally
Family history of fraternal twins on the mother’s side may increase the chance
Being older, especially in...
Twin pregnancies cannot be reliably produced on demand
Use assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF, which can increase the chance of twins
Transfer more than one...
Elevate your feet whenever possible
Avoid standing or sitting for long periods
Change positions often
Wear comfortable, supportive shoes
Avoid tight socks or stockings
Sleep on your left side
Drink...
Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly
Ask whether you need to fast before the test
Eat normally in the days before the test unless told otherwise
Avoid unusually...
Regular contractions that get stronger, longer, and closer together
Lower back pain or cramping that does not go away
Pelvic pressure or feeling that the baby...
