Research has discovered that a baby may cry if upset, be it silently, while in their mother’s womb. This crying behaviour will only occur during the later months of pregnancy.

Because newborns have not developed an immune system, it will be hard for their bodies to fight the germs that gave them a cold. This means there is a higher chance that the illness may turn into something more dangerous or life threatening, such as croup or pneumonia. Medical treatment can help to prevent this.

You should gain weight gradually during your pregnancy, with most of the weight gained in the last trimester.

Avoid exposure to toxic substances and chemicals, such as cleaning solvents, lead and mercury, some insecticides, and paint. Pregnant women should avoid exposure to paint fumes.

The main external structures of the female reproductive system include: labia, Bartholin’s glands, clitoris, vagina, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes.

You can wear ORTHO EVRA on one of 4 areas of the body: upper outer arm, upper torso (front and back, excluding the breasts), abdomen, or buttock. The birth control patch should not be worn on any other areas of the body.