Touching your toes during the later months of pregnancy will seem a little far fetched; nevertheless, these actions will not have any negative impact on the body or baby.

A woman who was at a healthy weight before becoming pregnant will on average gain 25-35 pounds. This can be calculated of gaining 1-5 pounds during the first twelve weeks and a subsequent pound per week for the remainder of the pregnancy.

Some women will suddenly experience heavy bleeding, painful cramps and abdominal pain. Though less common, this type of behaviour is still within the parameters of a normal post-miscarriage experience, as these symptoms indicate the that the body is simply expelling parts of the placenta, which was previously still attached to the uterine wall. Symptoms should resolve themselves without medical aid.

Hypothalamic amenorrhea occurs when the hypothalamus, a gland in the brain that regulates body processes, slows or stops releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), the hormone that starts the menstrual cycle.

Cervical caps/covers are 84-91% effective at preventing pregnancy for women who have never given birth. They are only 68-74% effective for women who have given birth.

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