Mercury is a worrisome element when it comes to consuming fish and potential problems with pregnancy. However, a woman would need to consume an exorbitant amount of mercury for it to result in any damage to the foetus, which cannot be achieved through eating tuna fish alone. Though to be on the safer side, many women cut down on seafood for the duration of pregnancy because of the potential risks.

Even a single glass of red wine, or a bottle of beer can drastically increase a woman’s chances of miscarrying during their first trimester. This coupled with its impact upon a foetus’s development is why most medical experts recommend a complete ban on alcohol during the entirety of the pregnancy.

A two month old may begin to act fussy or cry if they are in one position, or doing one activity (such as laying on the floor) for too long.

The umbilicus is the small piece of cord left after it has been cut following birth. After several days it will fall off. Keep the area clean and dry, and watch for signs of infection such as pus or redness.

Two crucial nutrients, folic acid and iron, are always included in prenatal vitamins because most pregnant women don't get enough of them from food alone.

Types of non-hormonal contraception that prevent pregnancy include diaphragms, caps and also copper-bearing intrauterine device (CU-IUD). Non-hormonal methods prevent pregnancy by preventing the sperm and egg from meeting.