Pregnancy

Some women won't even consider the possibility that they are pregnant until the pregnancy test turns up positive. Others are anxious to know for sure and will look for the first signs of pregnancy long before a period is even missed. While the only definitive way to know if you are expecting is with a home pregnancy test or an exam in your doctor's office, there are some first signs of pregnancy that many women will experience before that test is done.

You took the home test and the tip of the stick turned pink right on schedule. Congratulations! Now that you know you are pregnant, you are shouldered with the very important task of ensuring that both you and your baby stay in top health for the next nine months. If this sounds easier said than done, relax. There are some simple tips that you can follow from that very first pregnancy symptom to keep you and your baby healthy and happy until the big due date arrives.