Pregnancy (gestation) is the condition in which a person carries a fetus in the uterus (single or multiple), generally for 38–40 weeks, until birth.
Pregnancy is achieved through natural ways (having unprotected sex) or artificial ways (medical intervention). Early symptoms can include a missed menstrual cycle, nausea, hunger with weight gain, and frequent urination. Pregnancy is usually considered in three parts: the first, second, and third trimesters.
Prenatal care, which includes regular check-ups in each trimester and practicing good health and eating habits throughout the pregnancy, helps assure a healthy outcome for both parent and baby.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Adolescent Medicine
A pediatric primary care program specializing in pediatric and adolescent medicine, providing comprehensive, age-appropriate care for teens and young adults.
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Aftercare Clinic
A primary care program within the Adolescent Center providing trauma-informed care for teens affected by adolescent sexual trauma, including medical evaluation, STI testing, pregn…
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Family Planning Clinic
A clinic within the Adolescent Center providing family planning services, including contraception, counseling, and reproductive healthcare for teens and young adults in a confiden…
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Maternal-Fetal Medicine
A program within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology where a perinatologist provides maternal fetal medicine care for high-risk pregnancies, offering specialized monitorin…
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Obstetrics
A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and pregnancy-related services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care, and guidance through e…
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and other OBGYN services across all stages of life, including pregnancy, fertility, menstrual and pelvic conditions, bladder…
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Refugee Women's Health Clinic
A clinic within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology providing women’s health services to refugees, asylum seekers, and recent immigrants, including reproductive and prenat…
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Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Specialty care within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where a reproductive endocrinologist diagnoses and treats hormone-related reproductive conditions and infertilit…
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Teen and Tot Program
A pediatric primary care program supporting teens experiencing teenage pregnancy, offering comprehensive medical care, prenatal support, parenting guidance, and mental health serv…
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Women’s Health Group
A program within Adult Primary Care providing women’s services and female healthcare, including routine exams, reproductive care, preventive screenings, menopause support, and wel…