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
BMC’s Division of Adolescent Medicine is a medical home to adolescents and young adults ages 14 to 25. The division provides primary care and hosts a variety of targeted subspecia…
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Aftercare Clinic
BMC’s Adolescent Aftercare Clinic offers confidential short-term medical and behavioral health care for patients ages 13 to 22 who have experienced sexual trauma. Patients are wel…
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Family Planning Clinic
The Adolescent Family Planning Clinic at Boston Medical Center provides confidential, compassionate, and nonjudgmental reproductive health care for teens and young adults up to ag…
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Maternal-Fetal Medicine
BMC’s maternal-fetal medicine physicians are specialists in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and will help ensure you and your baby stay as healthy as possible througho…
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Obstetrics
We offer comprehensive obstetric care both at BMC and our affiliated community health centers, where our team of fully trained practitioners provides expert prenatal care.
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers full-spectrum reproductive healthcare, including specialized programs. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, a…
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Refugee Women's Health Clinic
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Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
If you're concerned about your ability to have children—now or in the future—you're not alone. BMC’s Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility team understands the challenges you…
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Teen and Tot Program
The Teen and Tot Program (TTP) is a specialized program focused on adolescent pregnancy and parenting, located within Boston Medical Center’s Adolescent Center.
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Women’s Health Group
BMC’s Women’s Health Group provides tailored primary care, including addressing the unique behavioral health, cancer screening, and reproductive health needs of people who identif…