Pregnancy Classroom

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The Pregnancy Classroom provides an overview of pregnancy from preconception to labor and delivery (where the Birthing Classroom takes over). First off, what conditions need to be in place for a woman to become pregnant? And from thereon, what is the developmental process—for both baby and mom?

Pregnancy 101

Birth Statistics in the US
Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology
Planning a Pregnancy
Fertility & Your Menstrual Cycle
Dealing With Infertility
Prenatal Medical Care & Screening
Fetal Development by Trimester
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Diet During Pregnancy
Exercise During Pregnancy

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