The Pregnancy Blog Review for March 25 - 31

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Welcome to the pregnancy blog review. Each week a variety of topics related to conception, pregnancy, birth and the post partum period are covered in the blog. The review is a good place to catch up on all the week's blogs in one place.

Just when we thought we'd heard it all when it comes to conception, along comes a strange new twist. A transgendered man is claiming to be pregnant. Read more about this unique story in A Pregnant Man?

Preterm birth has many potential implications for babies. We often hear and read about the effects of preterm birth and the importance of monitoring high risk women. However, most of the complications we usually read about occur at or shortly after birth. It turns out the effects may last much longer. Read more about it in Long Term Implications of Preterm Birth

Figuring out your due date is easy--IF you remember the date of your last menstrual cycle and have regular cycles. Many women don't fit this description and are unsure when they got pregnant. Ultrasound is one tool used to determine the due date. Learn more in Determining Gestational Age with Ultrasound

The news of a new baby is a time for celebration for many couples. Sadly, family members and even friends may not share in the joy for a variety of reasons. Read more in When Family is Not Supportive

When you go to your health care provider for your prenatal visit, the subject of birth control will come up. You should have some idea of your plans for either using birth control or not. If you will be using something, there are a few things to consider in making that choice. Learn more in Post Partum Birth Control Options

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Pattie Hughes is a freelance writer and mother of four young children. She and her husband have been married since 1992. Pattie holds a degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University.

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