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OBGYN Birmingham AL

OBGYN are experts in women’s health. They provide gynecology services, such as pap smears, and obstetric care. They treat gynecological conditions such as endometriosis and sexual dysfunction. Read on to learn more and to find expert OBYNs in Birmingham, AL who can answer all of your OB/GYN questions.
Robert Patten Goolsby, MD
2700 10th Avenue South South
Birmingham, AL
Julie Golden Harper, MD
662-349-5554
2000 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL
Dr.Ronald D. Alvarez
(205) 934-6600
1201 11th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL
Rebecca Howard DeRosier
(205) 271-1600
800 Saint Vincents Dr
Birmingham, AL
Sheryl Ann Ross, MD
205-934-2441
1600 7th Ave S CHB304
Birmingham, AL
Scott Jason Whitten, MD
2000 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL
Cary Phillips Crowe
(205) 930-1800
806 Saint Vincents Dr
Birmingham, AL
Dr.LARRY KILGORE
(205) 934-6600
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL
John Benjamin Woods, MD
334-793-6511
806 Saint Vincents Dr
Birmingham, AL
John Michael Woods, MD
410-742-8123
806 Saint Vincents Dr
Birmingham, AL
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Interactive Pregnancy Calendar | Guide to Three Trimester of Pregnancy

Pregnancy Calendar: How You Can Help Your Spouse during Her Pregnancy


The presence of early pregnancy symptoms is an indication that your spouse needs to undergo a pregnancy test. If positive, it means your spouse is on her way to give birth to your baby.

However, pregnancy-divided into three trimesters -remains a mysterious period for most women. And as for the men, most expectant dads go through these months without a slightest clue as to what is expected of them. Here is a pregnancy calendar to prepare you on what to expect from your spouse and how best to help her.

Pregnancy Calendar: First Trimester

What your spouse will experience:

The sudden hormonal rush during this phase may lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms and sensations for your spouse. Nausea (commonly referred to as morning sickness) and an aversion for certain foods items may become apparent. Weakness or fatigue is another common symptom at this stage.

What you can do:

As the full import of the pregnancy starts to sink in, you can discuss the baby with your spouse. You could also accompany her during her visits to the obstetrician. Make use of this relatively relaxed period by spending quality time together, at home and outside.

Pregnancy Calendar: Second Trimester

What your spouse will experience:

The initial distressing symptoms such as nausea will now subside. However, your spouse's belly will continue to expand throughout this stage. This will restrict her movements considerably. Bleeding from the nose and gums, heartburn, indigestion, and the appearance of varicose veins or hemorrhoids are the other symptoms that she will have to bear with.
 
What you can do:

Her pregnancy will increasingly impede your spouse's capacity to live a normal life. You can help by taking over at least some of her domestic duties. This is also a good time to help her plan her pregnancy in detail.

Pregnancy Calendar: Third Trimester

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