Pregnancy

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Improvement in obstetrical and infant care and the resultant decrease in the terrific death rates of mothers and infants are among the achievements to which modern civilization can point with greatest pride. Yet there are still far too many unnecessary deaths among both mothers and infants occurring today.The Course of Pregnancy Conception takes place and pregnancy begins when the male reproductive cell, called the "sperm", finds and unites with the reproductive cell of the female, called the "ovum." This union normally occurs in one of the ducts or canals, called "Fallopian tubes," which conduct the ova from the ovaries to the uterus, or womb. First there is a single new cell, then as development begins two, then four, then eight, and so on. Next, cells differentiate into different tissu...

What are the most common complications in pregnancy? This is difficult to answer, well not so much difficult as it is time-consuming because of the time it would take to list them all. Don't let this frighten you as millions of women around the world are giving birth to healthy babies every minute of the day.Most problems in pregnancy can be prevented by following the advice given by your doctor or midwife. Because women differ and carry their baby different, and, or, could have an underlying condition whilst pregnant, those women are more at risk of complications. Any woman who shows a doctor particular signs of needing extra care will be monitored throughout the pregnancy right up until delivery.It's a happy time when a woman is told she is pregnant but is that woman truly thrilled with ...

So you think you're pregnant because you had sexual intercourse and didn't use protection. It's possible you may be pregnant or, unfortunately, have an STI. It's important to use a condom or take a contraceptive pill if you want to prevent either.If you're not ready for a baby don't make any rash decisions and speak to your partner. Should there be no man on the scene confide in mum? But, if this pregnancy is not to be publicly known speak to a doctor. No rash decisions remember.Pregnancy symptoms below to help you know if you've conceived as well as things to ignore if you don't want to fall pregnant or catch a sexually transmitted infection.If you're not comfortable doing a specific thing especially where sex is concerned, don't do it. Don't allow your partner to emotionally blackmail yo...

In diabetes, your body fails to regulate your blood sugar due to the lack of insulin. Moreover, during pregnancy, diabetes is one of the top medical complications. If you have diabetes, you can take some steps in order to have a healthy pregnancy. Let's know about diabetes and pregnancy.Causes and symptoms of diabetesDiabetes is of two types. For Type 1 diabetes, you have to use insulin on a daily basis. Symptoms of this disease include weight loss, increased urination, thirst, blurred vision and so on.Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include fatigue, constant hunger, increased urination and thirst, slow healing of kidney and bladder infections.Tips For Treatment of the preexisting diabetes during pregnancy Make a care plan in order to regulate your blood glucose levels. Make sure you stay in ...

Being pregnant is a wonderful gift for every women. However, they need to endure for several months before they see their child. Sadly, during pregnancy, women may experience numerous issues and pains that can affect their health and performance. That is why, more and more expectant moms are looking for ways to get rid of these problems. Thankfully, working with pregnancy chiropractic is one of the best options that can help women. This can be achieved since they provide numerous features. Below are some of the following.Relieve PainWhen working with pregnancy chiropractors, expectant moms can easily relieve pain. During pregnancy, women experience different pains on their body from headaches, leg cramps, low back pain, round ligament pain and many more. And, these pains can affect the hea...

Your due date come and gone, the hospital bag is all packed, and the nursery is all setup. Yet you find yourself still pregnant and anxiously waiting for your little one to make his/her debut!If you are wondering what to do when you are past your due date, here are some things to consider:Due date is calculated as 40weeks from the first day of your last period. But this is just an estimate as the actual delivery date depends on factors such as the length of the menstrual cycle and the exact date of conception, which may vary from woman to woman. Hence, only about one in 25 (four per cent) babies is born on their exact due date and about one in five babies are born at 41 weeks or after?Although, it is possible to give birth to a healthy baby even when you are overdue, your gynecologist will...

Causes of Infertility According to Ayurveda: Infertility is often spoken in whispers. There is still a lot of stigma accompanying this increasingly common medical edition. Yes, infertility is a medical problem and requires medical intervention.According to Ayurveda, infertility occurs when the reproductive tissue of a person or Shukra dhatu, remains deprived of nutrition. This can be caused due to poor digestion and due to certain toxins in the body. Some of the other causes of infertility According to Ayurveda are: Anxiety Depression Insomnia Spicy and salty Foods Ayurveda treatment for Infertility: Ayurveda takes a holistic view of health and treats the body as a whole instead of an individual illness. Once you visit a good ayurveda doctor, you will be asked to ask many questions be...

Herbal products are the products made from natural herbs and plants and are used for treatment of certain problems faced by humans. The use of herbal products is pretty common in many problems and it is also a known factor when it comes to pregnancy. It is argued and debated that herbal products are not safe and guaranteed, since they are not approved and tested by the FDA, and they tend to have the nag of causing unwanted harm, especially during pregnancy. Pregnancy is the most critical stage and extensive care needs to be taken during this, hence one needs to be fully aware of what to take and what to avoid when pregnant. The woman cannot take medicines or herbs which may harm the person or the baby and may lead to complications during pregnancy.Despite all of these facts, herbal product...