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Signs of Pregnancy / The Pregnancy Test

anastasia — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:11:25 +0000

Signs of Pregnancy / The Pregnancy Test What are the signs of pregnancy? The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman. Usually the most obvious sign is the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea). However, some women continue to have bleeding even while pregnant. The following are the most common initial signs of pregnancy. However, each [...]

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Self-care Steps for Discomforts(During Pregnancy)

anastasia — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:11:59 +0000

Self-care Steps for Discomforts(During Pregnancy) You could have a very healthy pregnancy and still experience any number of discomforts. These discomforts are caused by the changes that pregnancy brings about in your body. Most don’t require treatment, but in many cases there are a few simple things you can do to help make matters better. [...]

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Questions and Answers About Pregnancy

anastasia — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:11:02 +0000

Questions and Answers About Pregnancy Questions and Answers About Pregnancy Q: I consumed some alcohol before I knew I was pregnant. Should I take any special precautions or have any extra tests? A: This is not an unusual situation. Because we know alcohol enters the unborn baby’s circulation, many pregnant women worry that they may [...]

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Obesity Increases Pregnancy Risks

anastasia — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:13:31 +0000

Obesity Increases Pregnancy Risks The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is warning that obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of several complications, including high blood pressure, a serious condition called preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. The ACOG opinion, published in the September issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, says obese women also are more likely [...]

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Common Tests During Pregnancy

anastasia — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:11:28 +0000

Common Tests During Pregnancy The following are some of the more common tests performed during pregnancy: What is Prenatal Screening? First Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests First trimester screening is a combination of fetal ultrasound and maternal blood testing performed during the first trimester of pregnancy. This screening process can help to determine the risk of [...]

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Complications of Pregnancy

anastasia — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:12:52 +0000

Complications of Pregnancy What are some of the more common complications of pregnancy? Although the majority of pregnancies are uneventful, sometimes complications do occur. The following are some of the more common pregnancy complications: amniotic fluid complications Too much or too little amniotic fluid in the membranes surrounding the fetus may indicate a problem with [...]

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Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH)

anastasia — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:11:17 +0000

Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) What is pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)? Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is a form of high blood pressure in pregnancy. It occurs in about 5 percent to 8 percent of all pregnancies. Another type of high blood pressure is chronic hypertension – high blood pressure that is present before pregnancy begins. Pregnancy-induced hypertension is also [...]

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Medical Conditions and Pregnancy

anastasia — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:12:31 +0000

Medical Conditions and Pregnancy Medical conditions that may affect pregnancy: Certain medical conditions may complicate a pregnancy. However, with proper medical care, most women can enjoy a healthy pregnancy, despite their medical challenges. Diabetes before pregnancy: Diabetes is a condition where sufficient amounts of insulin are either not produced or the body is unable to [...]

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Pregnancy And Ovulation – How Ovulating Leads to Pregnancy

anastasia — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:12:18 +0000

Pregnancy And Ovulation – How Ovulating Leads to Pregnancy Pregnancy And Ovulation Of the two phases of a women’s monthly cycle, ovulation is the shortest phase, yet the most crucial for those looking for to get pregnant and individuals looking for to avoid pregnancy all together. Occurring on the 14th day of a common 28-day [...]

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Implantation Bleeding During Pregnancy is Scary. Reassuring Facts About Implantation Bleeding

anastasia — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:31:07 +0000

Implantation Bleeding During Pregnancy is Scary. Reassuring Facts About Implantation Bleeding What is implantation bleeding? It is not unusual that some women experience implantation bleeding in the early stages of pregnancy. Any vaginal bleeding outside implantation bleeding of pregnancy is classified as a threatened miscarriage, meaning the pregnancy is threatening to miscarriage. About [...]

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