At week 8 of pregnancy, you enter into the final third of your first trimester. During this time, the symptoms of pregnancy -- other than missing a period -- begin to emerge. Your body is working hard to nurture a new life, producing hormones to support the pregnancy.

Many pregnant women have wished for a window into the uterus, to reassure themselves that their baby-to-be is healthy. Ultrasound provides such a window and there are several signs of a healthy pregnancy that appear in the first seven weeks of pregnancy on ultrasound.

Many women notice that pimples pop up around the time of ovulation, which occurs approximately two weeks before their periods. It's perfectly normal for the hormonal surges women experience around ovulation to exacerbate acne.

Many children need to be potty trained by the time they are 3 years old so they can go to preschool, where diapers aren't usually allowed. However, this monumental task can become one of the first major power struggles you'll engage in with your child.

Many newly pregnant women wonder, “Is it twins?” Although twin pregnancies are more easily identified later in pregnancy, even at the time of the first missed period, or 4 weeks of pregnancy, there may be clues that more than one baby is on the way. Some signs are definitive, but others are only suggestive.

For many women anxious to find out if they are pregnant, waiting until a positive pregnancy test is possible is just unbearable. Although many signs of pregnancy do not appear until weeks after conception, there are a few signs that can occur as soon as a week after conception in some women.

In a world filled with negativity, violence and suffering, a positive attitude can make life more manageable. Although it's impossible to fully control life events, you can control your reactions to what happens. This attitude enables you to develop the strength to deal with life’s challenges.

In the United States, state laws involving custody do not automatically favor the mother over the father, but courts apply the best interests doctrine to determine what is in the best interests of the child.

For expecting moms, an approaching due date brings emotions ranging from excitement to anxiety to fear. Since it's no secret that babies aren't always born on the day they're expected to, it's important for pregnant women to watch for signs that labor will soon begin.

As much as you would like to stay home with your child in his first few years of life, financial needs may prevent you from leaving your job. You’re not alone. According to ChildStats.gov, many parents rely on child care since they have to work.

Morning sickness may occur in about one-third of pregnant women. It does not cause medical problems to the baby as long as the mother does not lose too much weight due to vomiting. Morning sickness will typically begin in the first month of the pregnancy and will generally last up to the fourth month.

Although a woman may not have reactions to ingredients in skin-care products prior to being pregnant, she needs to consider all the potentially harmful ingredients in the products during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.