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Some women have a stressful first few weeks of pregnancy when they may have spotting or bleeding. They are usually asked to take rest and sometimes may be prescribed progesterone. So what is progesterone and why are they prescribed?

 It is cold outside and you are in your last trimester. Being a full term in winter can carry a few risks and you may need to take some precautions and extra care.  The weather being cold outside, it is especially important for you to stay warm.  The immunity of pregnant women is usually suppressed, and thus they are more prone to infections.