Unless there are special circumstances or a specific recommendation advising against it, exercise is fine. In fact, it is highly recommended pregnant women remain relatively active. Some popular activities include prenatal yoga, swimming or walking.

An expectant mother will typically begin to feel their unborn baby move around sometime between 16 to 22 weeks. This sensation is often described as feeling like butterflies in the stomach.

Seafood in moderation is fine, but there are certain kinds of fish that should be avoided during pregnancy. Mackerel, swordfish and shark are very rich in mercury, an element that should only be taken in very small amounts while pregnant, as it has been linked to birth defects.

Within the uterus, the foetus is very well protected by their amniotic sac. This means that accidental blows to the stomach, or even a minor car accident should not cause any major damage to the foetus, let alone a miscarriage.

All of the above anomalies can result in irregular periods following a miscarriage.

There are different types and sizes of IUD and they can work for between 5 and 10 years depending on the type.