Also known as tubal pregnancy, Ectopic pregnancy is said to occur when implantation takes place outside the womb. Commonly in case of ectopic pregnancy the implantation takes place in the fallopian tube, but it can also happen at a number of other locations like the cervix, the ovary and the abdomen. The rate of ectopic [...]
How much weight gain is appropriate during pregnancy depends on your pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI). For a pre-pregnancy BMI of 18.5 to 25, the ideal weight gain should be somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds. An initial weight gain of 2 to 5 pounds is usually followed by a weekly gain of 1 pound [...]
Many women are under the impression that breastfeeding acts as a natural form of birth control. This being partially true (breastfeeding does decrease a woman’s fertility), one can get pregnant while still breastfeeding. The common question is, do you continue to nurse? It is said that breastfeeding during pregnancy can lead to malnutrition and even [...]
More than fifty percent of all pregnant women suffer from what is commonly known as ‘morning sickness’. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy maybe more sever in some women than others. Please note that morning sickness does not mean it happens only in the morning. In fact it can happen at any time of the day.
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You’re a mother! It must feel so exciting, and yet you must be feeling so tired. That is quite justified; after all, your body has gone through a lot during the past nine months. And it will take some time to get back to normal. It has to get rid of all the weight you’ve [...]
Pregnancy is a very sensitive issue. To give birth to a life is no mean job and hence requires utmost attention and care on the part of the entire family, not only the woman. But despite all the care, at times certain things happen that give the family the jitters because they are highly sensitive [...]
So, you’ve finally decided that you’re ready for one of the most special experiences that you can have as a woman; you want to have a baby. Just the thought of it gives you goose bumps doesn’t it? Well, before you start trying, you need to be in good health, and you need to [...]
The most dramatically significant moment in the life of a female is when she realizes that she is pregnant. The feeling that a child is taking form inside her, a life being developed inside her, is something that no other person can ever imagine in the wildest of his dreams. The beauty of the situation [...]
Finding out that one is pregnant at such a young age can be quite a shock for any teenager. Teenage girls who become pregnant often find themselves in a situation where they cannot share the news with anyone, nor can they handle it all by themselves. This can be a very distressing time, but like [...]
It must be stressed that bleeding during any phase of pregnancy can be dangerous and you should consult your doctor if you notice any vaginal bleeding.
Any blood from the vagina can be categorised as vaginal bleeding (that is abnormal bleeding not associated with regular menstrual cycles).
The first trimester refers to the first three months of [...]
Sex and love-making are the highest expressions of love imaginable to mankind. And to conceive a baby is something a couple decides upon after much deliberation and thought. Yet sometimes there are instances when sex leads to the conception of a child even when there is no desire for it. This may be due to [...]
There is nothing more hopeless than trying hard every month to conceive a baby and getting no results. If you are in the same situation, take heart as you are not alone. Infertility today is affecting around 15 % of total population. This percentage means that one out of every seven couple is having some [...]
If this question is asked from several women, it is likely that each will give a different answer. The most common belief and a widely accepted answer is the woman is fertile throughout the month except for the period of seven days when she is having her menstrual periods. Still there are some who believe [...]
Post menstrual symptoms and the pregnancy symptoms share some of the indications. The extent of these symptoms varies for each woman. For one woman they may vary in intensity in each month. Good news here is that there are treatments available to relieve the post menstrual symptoms. No matter the pregnancy symptoms can also be [...]
Loss of pregnancy, pregnancy miscarriage or the spontaneous and unwanted abortion is the term used if the pregnancy is lost. It takes place in around 20 % of the confirmed pregnancies. When the pregnancy miscarriage takes place the fetus, the placenta and the amniotic sac are expelled out of the body.
Causes of Pregnancy Miscarriage
The first [...]