If a woman is bleeding heavily for more than a week, and by heavy it means going through several sanitary pads a day, it’s recommended that medical attention is sought after. Heavy bleeding for such a prolonged period of time can leave women feeling exhausted and drawn, so it’s a good idea to get this problem resolved as quickly as possible.

At four months, a baby’s leg muscles are beginning to form. When his or her feet connect with the ground, and their bodies are being supported, a four month old should push back against the floor, straightening his or her legs out.

If you were at a normal weight before pregnancy, you should gain about 25 to 30 pounds. If you were underweight before pregnancy, you should gain between 28 and 40 pounds. If you were overweight before pregnancy, you should gain between 15 and 25 pounds. If you were obese before pregnancy, you should gain between 11 and 20 pounds.

When fallopian tubes become damaged or blocked, they keep sperm from getting to the egg or block the passage of the fertilized egg into the uterus.

After a doctor or other healthcare provider puts in the IUD, it can be used for up to 10 years, depending on the type. After the IUD is taken out, you may get pregnant.

You can use emergency contraception right away - or up to five days after sex - if you think your birth control failed, you didn't use contraception, or you were made to have sex against your will.