Tests and Appointments

Your calendar will fill up with medical tests and doctor appointments during pregnancy. Take a look at what you can expect for prenatal doctor visits and screenings.

|

Ultra-Important

Your prenatal ultrasounds help determine your due date, and your baby's health and sex. Get ready to be fascinated by these quick and painless scans of your belly.

Read more

Featured

Big Decisions: Your Doctor and Hospital

You can choose from an obstetrician or midwife, and a hospital, birthing center, or home birth. Get some guidance on your options.

Read more

Routine Tests

Throughout your pregnancy, your doctor will do certain tests at every visit to monitor your prenatal health. See what tests are on the list and why.

Read more

Genetic Testing

You'll have the option in your first trimester to get screened for chromosomal disorders, such as Down syndrome. Is genetic testing right for you?

Read more

Pregnancy Day by Day

Tell us your due date to receive our daily newsletter and find out what is happening in this day of your pregnancy!

Already a member? Log-in here

Name of the Day

stay connected

Highlights

Get on the Path to Parenting Success
Every journey starts with a few small steps, and parenting is no different. Get positive support, tips and tools for helping your kids reach for success! Click here for more information from ParentFurther.

End-of-Year Anxiety in Kids
Wait - don't children love the end of the school year?! While most of them do, many kids get worried and tense during this time of transition. Learn how to help them cope.

SAT and ACT Test-Taking Tips
Is your teen nervous about taking the SATs and ACTs? Check out the top 10 tips to help him prepare for these big standardized tests.

© 2000-2012 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.