Pregnancy Complications

Complication during pregnancy is more common than most people think. Even for those who are healthy and have had children before, early pregnancy complications could arise, at no fault to anyone. This article explains some of these complications and what to watch out for.

Early pregnancy complications
When you find you are pregnant, the first thing you must do is go see your obstetrician/gynecologist. They will perform an ultrasound to make sure that your pregnancy is advancing as it should. Regular visits to your OBGYN will prevent early pregnancy complications or at the very least, help identify them at an early stage. The two most common pregnancy complications are:

Ectopic pregnancies
Ectopic pregnancies are one of the most common early complications. Ectopic pregnancies refer to pregnancies in which the egg is fertilized outside the womb so the fetus begins to develop in the ovary or in the fallopian tube. This can be very dangerous not only for the fetus but also for the mother. If surgery is not performed, the tubes could burst and result in internal bleeding and in some cases, even death.
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Miscarriages
Complication during pregnancy can lead to miscarriages, another common early pregnancy complication. Sometimes the cervix can open causing heavy bleeding with intense cramping pains. Other times, the baby can die in early pregnancy. When this happens, the mother can either wait for a miscarriage to occur or have a D&C. There are many different complications during pregnancy that can cause this to happen: blood clotting, infection, structural problems, or lifestyle choices such as smoking, alcohol or high caffeine intake.

High risk pregnancy
A pregnancy that is categorized as high risk is one which has a higher chance of complications arising. You may be considered high risk if you are carrying multiple babies, have a long term illness such as diabetes, or are over the age of 35. If you are high risk, you may be asked to visit your obstetrician more regularly as the pregnancy will need to be more closely monitored than usual.
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Pregnancy over 35
It is not uncommon for a woman’s fertility to be affected over the age of 30 and once you are pregnant, you must be aware that it is more common for complications to arise. The chances of your child bearing birth defects are significantly higher than those women who are under 30 and miscarriages also become more common in the first trimester of older pregnant women. For those over 35, there will also be an increased risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Don’t worry, as with today’s technology, almost all these complications can be treated as long as they are spotted early on.

Multiple pregnancies
A multiple pregnancy is one in which there are two or more fetuses. It’s considered to be high risk because with more than one fetus, it has a higher chance of developing complications. Almost half of twins that are born are premature with extremely low birth weights and underdeveloped organs. This makes them very vulnerable and it is not uncommon for only one twin to survive. Twins who share a placenta could result in high amounts of amniotic fluids.

It is important to keep this information regarding early pregnancy complications in mind during pregnancy and to regularly consult your doctor.

Morning Sickness

Morning sickness, also called nausea gravidarum, nausea, vomiting of pregnancy (emesis gravidarum or NVP), or pregnancy sickness is a condition that affects more than half of all pregnant women. Sometimes symptoms are present in the early hours of the morning and reduces as the day progresses.

Morning sickness typically occurs in the first few weeks of pregnancy and usually goes away by the second trimester. Snacking on salty foods, like potato chips, and drinking lemonade or ginger ale may help tame the stomach upset. However, some pregnant women have an extreme type of morning sickness, called hyperemesis gravidarum, which requires treatment.


Pregnancy hormones, circulating in the body, affect all your organs and prepare your body to sustain new life. One theory is that they are responsible for sickness, as a means of protecting the foetus from harmful substances. In fact, there's some research to suggest that women who experience bad sickness are less likely to miscarry, and there is some support for this in the fact the sickness generally stops when the baby's major organs have developed.

Home treatment measures for morning sickness include:

• Small, frequent snacks can help alleviate the symptoms. Avoid large meals, especially those high in fat.
• Taking ginger, vitamin B6, or vitamin B12,Fruit or savoury foods which may reduce nausea and/or vomiting during pregnancy.
• Avoiding foods and smells that make you feel sick.
• Keep dry crackers by your bed and eat one or two before getting up in the morning. 
• Trying acupressure, which seems to work for some women.

You should talk to your doctor if your sickness is affecting your overall health, if you find you can hardly keep food or drinks down, or if you become extremely tired.

Pregnancy sickness, even severe sickness that persists and needs hospital treatment, isn’t associated with any harm to your baby, and always ends when your baby is born.

Gestational Surrogate

Almost every surrogacy procedure is a gestational surrogacy procedure.

In traditional surrogacy the surrogate carrier’s own egg is used and combined with sperm from the male partner through intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF). In this case, the surrogate is biologically related to the child.

In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate is not biologically related to the child. Gestational surrogacy is considered less risky since the child she is carrying is not biologically related. Gestational surrogates must be between 21 and 38 and have given birth to at least one healthy child. There are also medical, psychological, and health insurance requirements.

Once the medical and psychological screenings are accomplished, the matching process follows immediately. Arrangements are then made to meet with the intended parents. If all parties are in agreement, the process continues and ARR will facilitate the relationship


Surrogates must have private major medical coverage. Maternity coverage may be purchased at the intended parents’ expense.

The national average ranges between $20,000 and $27,000. However, compensation may vary due to circumstances such as a multiple pregnancy, bed rest, caesarian sections or other situations.

Myths About Infertility and Its Treatment

Myths abound about infertility and its treatment. These myths can make you feel anxiety that is not necessary. Getting the facts will allow you to make an informed decision on visiting the doctor. The Kansas City metropolitan area is home to over 2.2 million people. Many couples in this area experience infertility. Many couples do not realize that infertility is a common condition that millions of couples will face at some point in their life. Modern technology and this commonality have offered options that were not there even a decade ago. You need to explore your options fully and visit a fertility doctor to get all the options.


If you are experiencing fertility issues, it is important to learn the facts before you visit a fertility doctor.

Infertility treatments are too expensive. 
The reality is that most couples find that medication or a simple surgical procedure will correct the problems. Some couples will have their solution after a single visit to the doctor. Yes, this type of treatment costs money. However, for the most part, it is not as expensive as you might think it is.


Infertility is very rare.
The reality is that one in six couples experience infertility at some point in their lives. Some have no issues getting pregnant as young adults. However, later pregnancies may not happen. For others, the problems start right away. With so many treatment options available, however, it is important to work with a fertility doctor and get the problems solved.

Most infertility problems are on the female side of the equation.
About 40% of cases are solely caused by problems found on the female side of the equation. The other 60% are a combination of things. It may be solely on the male side of the equation. It may be a combination of both the man and the woman. In some cases, the fertility doctor cannot determine what is causing the problem.


Most of the time infertility problems are insurmountable.
The exact opposite is true. For most couples, there is some treatment option out there that will give them the baby they desire. It may be a matter of taking fertility drugs. It might involve a minor surgical procedure. It might involve a more advanced technique. However, for the majority of couples, there is hope.

Diagnosing the cause of infertility takes years.
Again, the exact opposite is true in most cases. With advanced techniques and a deeper understanding of what might go wrong, your fertility doctor can often make a diagnosis within the first or second visit. That means you may have a solution the day you seek treatment.

Preventing Stretch Marks

Preventing stretch marks is far easier than getting rid of them once you have them. However, it’s important to realize that there are no guarantees, especially if you are pregnant - and around 90% of all women will develop stretch marks at some stage during pregnancy.

They are also common throughout puberty, periods of weight gain and weight loss.

Though there are other causes of stretch marks, pregnancy is the most common. If you are pregnant, or planning on getting pregnant, then start preparing your body early with a number of home remedies.


1) Eat a balanced diet - eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential not only for keeping your skin healthy during pregnancy, but also for giving your baby everything it needs.

2) Drink plenty of water - again, it’s important to keep your skin healthy by staying hydrated. Your skin will be more elastic, reducing the chance that it will break throughout your pregnancy.

3) Gain weight steadily - this is perhaps harder to control. There’s no avoiding the fact that you will gain weight quickly throughout your pregnancy, so preventing stretch marks could be difficult.

However, you do have some control over the momentum. Remember how much you need to eat: contrary to common myths this is only around 500 more calories than you are used to. These calories should also come from a balanced diet.

Throughout your pregnancy, you should be gaining around 2-4lb across the first 12 weeks, 10-14oz a week between weeks 12 and 28, and 2-6lb a week from weeks 28-40. You should always seek professional medical advice if you are concerned about the rate at which you are (or aren’t) gaining weight through your pregnancy.

NOTE: You should try to avoid any sudden weight gain when you aren’t pregnant, as this is also a common cause of stretch marks.

There are a number of moisturizers and lotions developed specifically to help prevent stretch marks during pregnancy as well as outside of pregnancy.


Stretch marks occur when the dermis layer of your skin breaks, allowing the layers underneath it to show through. This is why it’s so important to keep this layer of skin in as best condition as possible. Stretch mark creams and lotions are designed with a number of nourishing ingredients in mind to do just that.

Dermology is an example of one such cream, available in a free trial to help you test the results. Vitamins, such as A, E and D3 help new skin to constantly regenerate, and natural ingredients can stop any scars forming. Combine this with daily skin massage and you will ensure maximum circulation and resilience to stretch marks.

It’s important to use creams like Dermology regularly and consistently. Doing so will help to ensure that your skin is in the best possible condition and, if stretch marks do develop, they will fade away as quickly as possible.




Preventing stretch marks is, unfortunately, not an exact science. Sometimes there’s nothing you can do to stop them altogether, but there will always be ways to reduce them once they occur.

Try to find a method that works for you, and combine all the advice given in this article for maximum effect.

Partial Molar Pregnancy

A placental abruption is a serious potentially life threatening condition. In a normal pregnancy the placenta is attached to the uterine wall however for some women, roughly 1 out of 200 pregnancies the placenta partially or completely detaches from the uterine wall. This condition is most common during the last stage of pregnancy, the third trimester.

The main sign of placental abruption is vaginal bleeding during your pregnancy. However, an estimated 20% of cases will not show blood. The other symptoms of this condition include uterine tenderness, rapid contractions, pain in the abdomen, as well as fetal heart rate problems. If you suspect that you have this problem, there are several things that doctors can do to double-check. You can schedule an ultrasound, but this will only show half of your uterus. Often, an obstetrician must observe your contractions and the fetal response to them (including changes in heart rate) in order to gauge whether or not you have this issue.


Most miscarriages cannot be prevented because this is the body's way of stopping an unhealthy or abnormal pregnancy. Molar pregnancy is the presence and growth of an abnormal tissue instead of an embryo; on the other hand, an ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy wherein implantation occurs in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. Ectopic Pregnancy is a serious condition and requires immediate attention.

Heavy bleeding during pregnancy can be caused by several placental complications the most common are Placental Abruption and Placenta Previa. Placental Abruption is a condition where the placenta abruptly disengages itself from the uterine wall. It is generally brought on by an extreme trauma, such as a car accident or a fall, and should be tended to by your physician immediately.

Premature detachment of a normally situated placenta is placental abruption where the exact cause for this condition is unknown. The detachment may be partial or complete. Placental previa is the condition where the placenta is located in lower segment of the uterus, partially or completely covering the opening of the cervix. It leads to severe bleeding during second and third trimesters of pregnancy. The exact cause of placental previa is not known.


If the placenta is lying low, it may cover all or some of the cervix and this affects approximately one in two hundred pregnancies. A lot of women experience placenta previa during early pregnancy, it moves before labour occurs in most cases. A cesarean section is scheduled if a women still has placenta previa even in the last weeks of pregnancy. If before labour occurs, placenta previa is present and not diagnosed then there is a serious risk for both the mother and the baby putting both at a risk of death in this situation.

Most women are informed about their low lying placenta in their first trimester. This is placenta previa. If the placenta does not shifts up during the period of pregnancy, A cesarean is usually planned for such cases. In placental abruption the placenta separates itself from the lining of the womb which results in the severe pain, and the chances are that fetus will be starved from oxygen in this case.

Indigestion During pregnancy

Indigestion during pregnancy can't totally be avoided. As painful and as uncomfortable as it is to deal with, there are so many causes of indigestion for pregnant mothers. In addition, it is natural for a mother to feel this kind of discomfort during the conception period, more especially during the late trimesters of pregnancy.

A common condition among mothers, indigestion is often undiagnosed and mistreated. Due to the lack of awareness among the community of how to properly deal with this condition, mothers who are undergoing first-time pregnancy often have no one to turn to. They instead try to endure the discomfort until it passes, which it usually does after a time.


However, when indigestion during pregnancy is left untreated, it can become worse over time. At first, one or two of the following symptoms may be present. In the later stages and if recurrence is frequent, all of the symptoms can be seen in the pregnant mom. Among the symptoms are heartburn, pain in the upper and lower chest, pain in the upper abdomen, bloating, sense of fullness, burping, flatulence, diarrhea and nausea. Although diarrhea is less common, it's a strong indicator that something is not working right in the digestive system.

The primary cause of indigestion during pregnancy is purely hormonal. During pregnancy, the body releases extra hormones to soften the muscles in the stomach. This is necessary for the mother's belly to be flexible and accommodate a child. Indigestion among mothers is caused by this hormonal change.

The extra hormones make pregnancy less painful for the mother. Ironically, these hormones also make the acids in the stomach to rise up the esophagus, causing heartburn and indigestion. This is more common among mothers in their second and third trimesters. Another possible cause is the size of the growing fetus inside the mother. The size pushes the contents of the stomachs farther upward, making it less convenient for the metabolic system. Eating too fast and overeating can lead to indigestion. Take note that all other causes of indigestion apply to pregnant mothers, as well. For instance, changes in eating habits can cause this problem.

The most server cases are often accompanied by digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea and IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome, especially the part where the mother becomes constipated, can lead to serious complications when left untreated. For instance, diarrhea can lead to dehydration and constipation can lead to fecal impaction. Dehydration during pregnancy is very risky for both the mother and the child. Surgical removal of the impacted mass after extended periods of constipation is unquestionably dangerous for the baby.

Enjoy Intimacy During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the fear of harming the baby with the penetration is one of the main myths that affect the sexual life; however, when there are medical obstacles to sustain intimate encounters, they may occur, as well as producing pleasure and security to the mom, to prepare you for childbirth. So take note of the following recommendations to continue enjoying sex in this period.


Before going in search of pleasure...Most of the time sex during pregnancy is certain, however, it is essential to consult a gynecologist if:
* There is a history of abortion.
* There multiple pregnancy.
* Abnormalities were detected in the placenta.
* There may be premature.
* There is vaginal bleeding (in this case requires urgent medical attention).

The health professional will determine how useful is to hold intimate encounters. In this regard, it should be noted that prenatal care ensures the health of the baby and the mother.

1. Know your body. "Due to hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, sexual relations in this period are usually more enjoyable when there is no pregnancy"

If this view will surprise you, know that between the physical changes that contribute to greater enjoyment in intercourse is included abundant flow of blood to the genital area, which allows the vulva to widen more than usual and, therefore, that increase the feeling of pleasure.

2. Enjoy the sex itself. Some couples postpone parenthood, pregnancy and others are looking for a long time, but in both cases the sex is valued for their reproductive function. However, now that you and your partner expect baby are ready to enjoy sex for itself, which can provoke feelings, so relax and "let yourself go."

3. Find an ally. For many women, being pregnant means being less attractive, however, should know that although your body does not look like before they can be subjected to sexual desire, because many men are attracted to pregnant women, either by their voluptuous forms or because they seek to demonstrate their affection for the woman who will give a child. So to "keep the flame burning", look in the mirror as an ally that reflects how beautiful and sexy you are.

4. Say what you feel. Female sexuality may seem disconcerting during pregnancy, however, frequent nausea and breast pain in early pregnancy to justify the reduction of sexual desire. It is therefore important that you speak of these changes with your partner and understand that the situation will improve when the pains begin to yield.

5. Forget the myths. The penetration poses no risk to the small, because the uterus is sealed by a mucus plug (mucus) that occupies the cervical canal and keeps it safe, the amniotic fluid also absorbs impacts that could be exposed, so you receive only mild pelvic contractions characteristic of orgasm (to feel more secure about it, listen to expert opinion).


6. Take care positions. Now that your body is changing, notice that it is necessary to modify the positions in which you used to have sex. Each couple will find one that is most comfortable and adapted according to the stages of pregnancy. The important thing is to use imagination and ensure that no undue pressure on the belly. In this regard, it should be mentioned that the penetration depth or violent is not recommended, as this may cause you pain.

To make this experience more enjoyable, you can use pillows to provide support and comfort during first trimester

7. Create the right environment to have romantic encounters. Remember that sexual desire is borne in mind; prepare dinner for two, seductive details like candles and daring notes. Imagination is your limit for pleasure, there must be no penetration, and you can achieve your sexual satisfaction through games and caresses.

In short, there is no fear of sex during this time, as the orgasm can help the process of delivery. In fact, when the birth is delayed, often couples have sex to induce, because semen contains prostaglandin, a chemical messenger that helps soften and dilate the cervix in preparation for labor, in addition, stimulation of nipples may also promote the release of oxytocin, a hormone that causes contractions.

Birth Control Information

Both males and females should take care about the Birth Control as they take responsibility to become parents. If they don't want to take care of their newly born child then they should go for methods of birth control which is must for everyone as they only want to enjoy the sex. In the world millions of people reported about unplanned pregnancies in every year. The reason is because the couples do not use any birth control method and most of them they get fail to use these methods correctly.


To know about Birth Control, this should be first need of women. The unplanned pregnancy may be harmful as you don't want you can be mentally disorder. But, all things has alternative if you about these things. You can consult with your doctor as each method of birth control has its own pros and cons. You can choose as which one you like most.

All the methods of birth control have their own advantages and disadvantages, so you should get knowledge about all these. The best method of birth control, you always prevent pregnancy all the time. Generally females have of the following reasons to get pregnant:

• When the semen released around the woman vagina and female gets semen when they inside penis or just around her vagina that cause may be generate the sperm. And also pre cum that leak out of the man's erect penis can cause of generate the sperm means pregnancy.

• You should flow the plan of Birth Control before you start. These methods are the best to take the advice of the doctor with knowing about their pros and cons.

• If you know about all the methods then you can be 100% safe from pregnant.

• There is no best method. All methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. As no method prevents pregnancy all the time but that can be a chance to be pregnant.

Embarrassing Pregnancy Sex Questions

You may have questions about sex during pregnancy, and chances are some sex questions may be embarrassing. From positions to sex toys and whether it’s even safe to go anywhere down there, if you have embarrassing pregnancy sex questions, we have answers.

1. Can intercourse hurt the baby?
"Intercourse has not been associated with harmful effects on the baby or the pregnancy," says Swartz. "To protect the baby, there is amniotic fluid and strong uterine muscles around the baby and a mucus plug that blocks the cervix." However, sometimes providers will put moms on pelvic rest to protect the pregnancy, Swartz explains. "This means that intercourse or penetration should be avoided. Examples include threatened miscarriage, placenta or vasa previa, premature rupture of membranes, threatened preterm labor and vaginal bleeding in pregnancy. Without these pregnancy complications, intercourse and penetration are safe."

2. Can I use a vibrator during pregnancy?
"Vibrator use is safe in pregnancy, except when used inside the vagina when a woman's provider has ordered pelvic rest or if it is not properly cleaned, putting a woman at risk for infections when used inside the vagina. The vibration may stimulate the baby, but not in an unsafe way. You may feel your baby moving more and if you could count the baby's heart rate, it would likely have accelerations, or short term increases in rate. Both are signs that your baby is healthy."

3. Is receiving oral sex safe during pregnancy?
"Oral sex is safe during pregnancy," says Swartz. "There have been published cases where air has entered a woman's blood vessel when her partner blew air into her vagina during oral sex -- an air embolism -- but you have to keep in mind that those are rare cases. If you are worried, you don't have to avoid oral sex altogether, just avoid blowing air forcibly into the vagina."


4. How much will things change "down there" during pregnancy?
"As pregnancy enters the third trimester, the baby lowers into the pelvis," explains Swartz. "This can be associated with increased pressure, pain deep in the vagina, a pinching sensation and limited penetration for male partners. In addition, there is increased pelvic congestion, adding some discomfort and which may affect a woman's orgasm. That being said, some women enjoy sex more while pregnant. My best advice is to try it and let your body guide you if you feel any discomfort."



5. Are certain sex positions more comfortable during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester?
"Most women prefer a side-by-side approach to intercourse in the third trimester," Swartz explains. "This can be achieved with their partner in the front or behind them in a spooning position. Having the woman on top may also be comfortable. Again, let your body be your guide to what is comfortable and pleasurable for you and your partner."

Weight Training Throughout Pregnancy

There was a time when it was considered that pregnant women required plenty of bed rest with as little movement as possible and any form of exercise, even walking, was seen as the ultimate sin. However, nowadays, it has been shown that exercise, such as weight training, can actually be beneficial to both mother and child.

In this article, we will be discussing a few safe weight training methods you can use during your pregnancy to sculpt your body and stay fit.

One thing you should always watch for during your pregnancy is your breathing, irrespective of the type of exercise you are doing. This is extremely important when you are pregnant, even if it does bare remembering at other times too. First off, you should avoid intense exercise that leaves you out of breath. This means it's best to limit cardio exercises to moderate levels and lift lighter weights than you can handle. If you are breathing too hard, this can lead to undue pressure on your abdominal area and restrict the oxygen flow to the fetus. At this time, your goal should only be to stay fit and not improve your aerobic capacity. You need to avoid doing too much and straining yourself and the general rule is to ensure that your breathing is level when you exercise.


Exercise can be very beneficial during pregnancy but there are certain movements and positions to avoid. Don't do exercises that require you to bend from the hips and don't lift weights over your head. Don't do over head presses, for example, if you're lifting weights while pregnant. You should also avoid doing exercises that target the abdominal region. Exercises where you're lying flat on your stomach or back are also good ones to avoid. This may make it sound like you can't do anything, but there are actually many exercises you can do while standing or seated and that are safe to do during pregnancy.

How often to exercise during pregnancy is a common question. Your doctor can help you figure this out as there are several factors to consider. Your exercise habits prior to pregnancy do play a large role, however. Starting a vigorous program now if you didn't exercise before your pregnancy is not a good idea. However, if you had a consistent routine before, you may only need to modify it now. While you need to consider how you feel, a good routine would be three workouts a week that combine light stretching, cardio, and strength training.


There plenty of reasons you should exercise during your pregnancy and you should adhere to a workout designed to your particular situation, unless you have a medical condition that prevents it. It will not only make you feel better and reduce your stress levels, but it has benefits for your baby as well. You can reduce the intensity of back pain and joint issues with body sculpting and weight training, which will also help keep your muscles functioning properly. You will find that doctors routinely recommend to their patients that they exercise regularly for a variety of motives, including the issues presented in this article.

Smoking - Hidden Dangers To Your Unborn Child

Many women know that smoking while pregnant puts their unborn child at risk. However, the complete extent of that risk is probably unknown. Woman who smoke while pregnant put their child at risk for a long list of negative consequences. Inhaling second hand smoke can even cause negative effects on your child. It becomes more about protecting your unborn child than just protecting yourself. There are very many safe methods to use to quit smoking, as well as support systems in place even if you are not directly supported at home. Here are only a few of the possible effects smoking while pregnant can have on your child.

The nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide you inhale while smoking are passed on to your baby. Your baby can then develop a full range of lung complications because of the second hand smoke you pass on to your baby.

There are quite a few complications that can be caused by lung damage. The effects of those chemicals in the blood stream of your baby can cause the oxygen to bind or displace. This oxygen is not only necessary for life it helps the baby develop correctly. One very common problem caused by a mother smoking during pregnancy is low birth weight in their newborn baby. Then, there are additional complications that can arise from low birth weight. Newborns suffering from low birth weight conditions make up more than 20 percent of all births nationwide. A increased risk for preterm delivery is also attributed to smoking during pregnancy.

One study shows a 14% likelihood of preterm delivery caused by smoking. 10 percent of all infant mortality cases including SIDS can be attributed to smoking during pregnancy. According to the American Lung Association this is a true statistic.

While this is a significant side effect there are many others associated with smoking during pregnancy. A few of the other known risks include cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and retardation. The most prevalent and serious risk associated with smoking during pregnancy is infant death.

There is tremendous cause for concern when a mother smokes during pregnancy.

At this time, we don't completely understand the highly negative effects smoking during pregnancy can have on the baby. We've been talking about the consequences for an unborn baby but this issues don't go away after birth. These far reaching consequences can stay with the child far into adulthood. The effects of the dire consequences of smoking during pregnancy can last the child's lifetime. Quitting smoking is vital to the baby and the mother for this reason.

These hints can certainly be invaluable for your needs during and after the pregnancy.

Pregnancy symptoms - 10 Signs You Might be Pregnant

Some symptoms may show up about the time you've missed a period – or a week or two later. A couple of them may even tip you off before then.

If you're not keeping track of your menstrual cycle or if it varies widely from one month to the next, you may not be sure when to expect your period. But if you start to experience some of the symptoms below – not all women get them all – and you're wondering why you haven't gotten your period, you may very well be pregnant. Take a home pregnancy test to find out for sure!

1. The proof: A positive home pregnancy test
In spite of what you might read on the box, many home pregnancy tests are not sensitive enough to reliably detect pregnancy until about a week after a missed period. So if you decide to take a test earlier than that and get a negative result, try again in a few days.
Once you've gotten a positive result, make an appointment with your practitioner. Now head over to our pregnancy area.

2. Your basal body temperature stays high
If you've been charting your basal body temperature and you see that your temperature has stayed elevated for 18 days in a row, you're probably pregnant.

3. Implantation bleeding
Very early in pregnancy, even before you realize you're pregnant, you may have some spotting that lasts for only a day or two. There's no way of knowing for sure why this happens, but it may be caused by the fertilized egg burrowing into the wall of your uterus – a process that starts just six to seven days after fertilization.

4. A missed period
If you're usually pretty regular and your period doesn't arrive on time, you may decide to do a pregnancy test before you notice any of the above symptoms. But if you're not regular or you're not keeping track of your cycle, nausea and breast tenderness and extra trips to the bathroom may signal pregnancy before you realize you didn't get your period.

5. Tender, swollen breasts
One of the early signs of pregnancy is sensitive, sore breasts caused by rising levels of hormones. The soreness and swelling may feel like an exaggerated version of how your breasts feel before your period. Your discomfort should diminish significantly after the first trimester, as your body adjusts to the hormonal changes.

6. Fatigue
Feeling tired all of a sudden? No, make that exhausted. No one knows for sure what causes early pregnancy fatigue, but it's possible that rapidly increasing levels of the hormone progesterone are contributing to your sleepiness. (Of course, morning sickness and having to urinate frequently during the night can add to your sluggishness, too.)

7. Frequent urination
Shortly after you become pregnant, hormonal changes prompt a chain of events that raise the rate of blood flow through your kidneys. This causes your bladder to fill more quickly, so you need to pee more often. This symptom may start as early as six weeks into your first trimester.

Frequent urination will continue – or intensify – as your pregnancy progresses. Your blood volume rises dramatically during pregnancy, which leads to extra fluid being processed and ending up in your bladder. The problem is compounded as your growing baby exerts more pressure on your bladder.



8. Nausea or vomiting
For some women, morning sickness doesn't hit until about a month after conception, though for others it may start a week or two earlier. And not just in the morning, either – pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting can be a problem morning, noon, or night. (A lucky few escape it altogether.)
About half of women with nausea feel complete relief by the beginning of the second trimester. For most others it takes another month or so for the queasiness to ease up.

9. Heightened sensitivity to odors
If you're newly pregnant, it's not uncommon to feel repelled by the smell of a bologna sandwich or a cup of coffee, and for certain aromas to trigger your gag reflex. Though no one knows for sure, this may be a side effect of rapidly increasing amounts of estrogen in your system. You may also find that certain foods you used to enjoy are suddenly completely repulsive to you.

10. Abdominal bloating
Hormonal changes in early pregnancy may leave you feeling bloated, similar to the feeling some women have just before their period arrives. That's why your clothes may feel more snug than usual at the waistline, even early on when your uterus is still quite small.

Intimacy During Pregnancy

If you are having a normal pregnancy, then sex during pregnancy is considered safe.If you are considered high risk for complications such as pre-term labor or miscarriage, then you should discuss your concerns about sex during pregnancy with your health care provider.Having gentle, loving sex will not harm your baby in any way.

Most women will shy away from sexual relations during their first trimester when morning sickness and fatigue often get in the way of love making. During the third trimester, some women find themselves uncomfortably large and prefer not to be intimate, whereas others continue having intercourse right up until they go into labor.

Partners often react very individually when it comes to sex and pregnancy. While some men find the site of their wife's blossoming body a true turn on, others are ambivalent or even a little turned off by pregnancy.

The side by side sex position allows for more equal physical contact than spooning, but penetration can be a bit trickier. You can cross your legs over each others and this may help. As with spooning, this position can be very comfortable as no one is feeling the weight of the other partner's body.

The woman on top sex position offers the benefit of you being in control of the depth and angle of penetration. Later in the pregnancy you may find this position more tiring, and if balance is a concern you may prefer a lying down position, but others find this the ideal position.

It is perfectly normal for sex drive to increase and decrease during pregnancy. Symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, breast tenderness, and the increased need to urinate can make sex during pregnancy bothersome, especially during the first trimester. Some of these symptoms subside during the second trimester, which may result in a heightened sex drive. Increased blood flow to the pelvic area can cause engorgement of the genitals and heighten sensation.

To a great extent, hormones are responsible because they accentuate the sensitivity of the breasts and genitals. Other women, on the contrary, experience a decrease in libido, mostly because of fatigue, changes in their body and the anguish of becoming mother or the birth. This desire may vary throughout pregnancy. The decrease in libido often happens during the first trimester. An increase may be experienced in the second trimester and is followed by a further decline in the last trimester, often linked to the approach of the term or the fact of feeling too heavy.

Having sexual intercourse during pregnancy is safe under certain conditions. For one thing, a woman who is in her first trimester can have normal sex until such time that her uterus begins to grow and her body adjusts as well. Doctors or pregnancy health care experts would usually suggest alternative sex positions for couples to try once the woman enters her second to third trimesters to avoid any complications.

MRI Used to Visualize Live Birth

Doctors at a Berlin hospital have released an MRI video that shows the first real-time footage of a baby being born - from the inside.

The team led by Dr Christian Bamberg made the medical breakthrough in November 2010 but only published still images at the time.

The 30-second movie shows a baby as it descends down the birth canal of a 24-year-old mother who volunteered for the project.

The mother spent 45 minutes inside the MRI machine during the second stage of her labour, also known as the 'pushing stage'. he footage shows that each time the uterus contracts it exerts pressure on the baby sliding him further down the birth canal. When the contraction is over the uterus relaxes and the baby's head recedes slightly.

Medics had to stop recording before the baby emerged to ensure the newborn wasn't exposed to MRI noise.

The film could provide valuable insights into the birthing process as it has allowed scientists to see details previously only studied with probes. It could help explain why around 15 per cent of women have Caesarian sections because their babies don't move sufficiently into the birth canal.

While most MRI machines are tube-shaped, the team at Berlin's Charité Hospital developed a special 'open' scanner which provided the necessary room for midwives and the German mother during the birth on 20th November.

Breastfeeding VS Saggy Boobs

Women have long blamed their saggy boobs on breastfeeding.

Yet research has found that it’s the expansion and contraction of the milk glands triggered by pregnancy, rather than breastfeeding, that causes droopiness.

In one American study, an academic interviewed 132 women seeking breast lifts or enlargements. Just over half had breastfed at least one child for an average of nine months.

Researchers found no difference in the degree of sagging between women who had breastfed and those who had not.

Consultant Mr Laidlaw says: ‘Women should definitely consider breastfeeding — especially as the health benefits for the baby far outweigh any possible effects on the breasts.’

Don't fear breastfeeding, research found it didn't make a difference to sagging 

How To Lose Post Pregnancy Weight

Celebrity mums have a baby and two weeks later show up on the red carpet or in an interview looking like they never had a baby. You must remember that celeb mums drop those pounds super quick with the help of a team of professionals, supplements, diet meal plans and more. They also spend most of the days after their baby is born in the gym! Whilst setting out on your pregnancy weight loss journey you need to have realistic expectations.

If you demand too much of yourself it can be quite detrimental and if you are not eating nutritiously, even dangerous. Understand that you might still carry excess baby weight for a few months after giving birth and although Hollywood shows different, this image is positively normal. Your baby grew for nine months inside your stomach, stretching your belly every day of the pregnancy period. Instantly after your baby's born, your body begins to shrink your belly back to its pre-baby condition but sometimes this is a slow process. Your uterus will contract down to its normal size in about four weeks and as your body eliminates all the extra fluids you also might lose between eight and 20 pounds during the first two weeks of your infant's life.

Your hips and pelvis shift as well during pregnancy, so be patient as they return to normal. Along with patience, eating healthily helps lose post pregnancy weight. Carefully consider food before you consume it and if it's high in fat and sugar remember your post-baby pounds will linger instead of melting away. You will fit into your pre-baby jeans much quicker if you select a balance from the five food groups.

Exercise is important if you want to be successful in your endeavors to lose post pregnancy weight. You must increase your heart rate and burn calories in order to return to your pre-pregnancy self but you should follow the slow and steady rule. Childbirth exhausted your body so only begin exercising when you feel able to exert yourself physically. Many new mums don't exercise until given the all clear from their doctor at their six week postpartum checkup. However, if you feel competent and renewed, then it's ok to begin earlier.

The "Pelvic Floor Strengthener" improves circulation in the pelvis. It also shapes the vaginal canal. With your feet on the floor, lie on your back and bend your knees. Then tighten your vagina muscles like you would if you were trying to stop going to the bathroom. Remain in this position while you count to four and then relax. To do the "Head and Shoulder Raise," put your hands behind your head as you lie on your back and bend your knees. Breathe in and as you breathe out, tighten your stomach and even out the small of your back against the floor. Then lift your head and shoulders above the ground and gradually lower. Duplicate the exercise about eight to 10 times.

Natural Infertility Treatments

You’ve received your fertility evaluation from your fertility specialist and now know the reason you’ve been having trouble getting pregnant. Happily, your condition is treatable. Your next step is to choose an infertility treatment plan. Choosing a plan depends on:

• the cause of your infertility
• your age
• your overall heath
• your lifestyle, including your ability to pay for infertility treatments

Medical Infertility Treatments:

Happily, a number of infertility treatments are available to you. The three best known medical infertility treatments are:

• fertility drug therapy
• surgery to repair damage to or remove abnormalities from reproductive organs
• assisted reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization

Medical infertility treatments, even with their risks, have helped millions of women get pregnant and deliver healthy babies. But you might prefer a more natural infertility treatment. Happily, once again, you have options.


Natural Conception
You probably learned about natural conception and rhythm in your high school health or biology class. The latest research shows that the optimum time to get pregnant is the day of ovulation. The second best time is three or four days before menstruation, with frequent intercourse.

Along with following the natural cycles of your body, you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle as part of your natural infertility treatment.

That means exercise (of course) and taking in the things that boost fertility and avoiding the things that increase the risk of infertility such as:
• tobacco
• alcohol
• caffeine, especially coffee, but even that found in cola and chocolate (sorry)
• xenoestrogens, chemicals found in pesticides that show up on fruits and veggies (go organic)

Doctors recommend you increase your intake of:

• leafy green vegetables, legumes, chicken liver, and others sources of folic acid
• Brazil nuts, cod, tuna, and other foods that contain the trace mineral selenium
• oysters, toasted wheat germ, sesame seeds, and other foods that contain zinc
• salmon, halibut, walnuts, and other sources of omega-3, one of the essential fatty acids

You can also get these nutrients from supplements. But before taking any supplements-or any of the so-called fertility herbs such as Vitex agnus-castus-check with your doctor or pharmacist for any possible harmful drug interactions, especially if you’ve ever taken birth-control pills or fertility drugs.

Massage
Energy bodywork as an infertility treatment has a number of advantages: it’s noninvasive and drug free; it has no side effects; and it usually feels good. Who can turn down a nice massage? Besides the feel-good effect, bodywork as an infertility treatment works. Massage:

• helps to stimulate growth of reproductive hormones
• increase blood flow to reproductive organs
• decrease stress
• contribute to a healthy pregnancy by boosting the immune system and strengthening muscles for childbirth

Reiki, reflexology, and the Wurn Technique are used as fertility massage. The Wurn Technique, in particular, has proven very effective as an infertility treatment. This procedure works by breaking down adhesions (scar tissue) that interfere with the normal functioning of the reproductive organs.

Pregnancy Massage

First of all, it just makes sense. Massage therapy during pregnancy is appropriate for tight muscles that are in partial spasm and are producing aching (or sometimes sharp) pain. Stiffness is often present as well.

What pregnant woman doesn't experience this at some point? The muscles are fatigued from working harder while carrying more weight in increasingly awkward positions. And if you have a history of musculoskeletal pain before becoming pregnant, you are more likely to have it during those 9 months.

Massage during pregnancy is performed mostly in the side lying position with the use of supporting pillows.

Is it worth the time and trouble to go to a massage therapist during pregnancy?

Absolutely. Massage relieves pain and stiffness. It is a natural healthcare method which relieves the effects of stress and promotes relaxation. Massage makes life easier during daily activities, but it also:

1) Prepares the pelvis for an easier pregnancy and birth with better muscle tone
2) Decreases abnormal tension of the muscles supporting the uterus which can cause problems such as abnormal fetal position at birth - especially important if you feel pulling or straining in the abdomen while stretching
3) Minimizes likelihood of medical intervention with drugs and surgery

Massage during pregnancy is helpful for most women, it is effective at making life easier while pregnant, including making delivery safer.

Post Pregnancy Skin Tightening

Post-pregnancy flab is tough to reduce, and so are stretch marks. Postpartum skin loosening is a tough thing to tackle. Celtrixa stretch mark lotion promises tight and firm skin even after pregnancy, though there are some conditions to it. You must follow a skin nourishment routine during your pregnancy to prevent the appearance of stretch marks later.

Stretch marks are tough to eliminate once they appear. If ignored for a while, they get even worse. Many women struggle for years to reduce and remove these ugly eyesores. With time, these marks make a permanent change on the dermis that is very difficult to reverse with regular stretch mark creams. Faded ones are even more difficult to erase. Even the best cosmetic products available on the market cannot get this job done. Medicated lotions still offer some hope, though it takes a lot of patience and regularity in application to notice visible results.

Attack Early
Stretch marks cream reviews often talk about how quickly and effectively they work on post pregnancy stretch marks. Credible reviews are only the ones that come from those we know. Rest all is difficult to believe. Celtrixa stretch mark lotion is one cream that lives up to its claims. Especially for women who have just come to know of their pregnancy, Celtrixa offers a safe and easy way to prevent stretch marks to a large extent.

Stretch marks are best tackled when they are yet to appear. It is advisable to start using Celtrixa stretch mark lotion in the beginning of the second trimester. Although the cream is absolutely safe to use during pregnancy, consulting a gynecologist before applying any cosmetic product is recommended. Along with the lotion, make sure you moisturize the entire body three to four times a day. Excessive stretching causes the inner layer of the skin, dermis, to tear and reveal the blood vessels. This is the reason, stretch marks are initially red in color. When left unattended, these ugly eyesores turn white, or silver.

Moisturize
You can control the tearing of skin by keeping it elastic and supple. Keep it moisturized and elastic during the phase when maximum skin stretching is expected. Apply on areas where stretch marks generally appear after pregnancy. It will help you prevent not just stretch marks, but years of juggle and struggle of looking for an effective way to handle these marks. Celtrixa stretch mark lotion is effective on stretch, no matter how late you start applying it, though nothing works better than prevention. Start early to stay away from stretch marks, and minimize your post-pregnancy skin tightening efforts.


Post-pregnancy, there is hardly any time to pay attention to body disfigurement. Moreover, you cannot apply cosmetic, or medicated products on and around your breasts, until you are breast feeding. It is better to be equipped to deal with stretch marks when they begin to form. Start using Celtrixa stretch mark lotion early, and save yourself the hassle of worrying about these marks later.

Pregnancy Symptoms 0-9 Months

Understanding pregnancy symptoms week by week will help you to know more about your body and what types of changes that you can expect to have in the 9 months following conception. Let’s first divide the weeks into three time frames. They are the first, second and third trimesters.

First trimester: 1st-12th weeks
Second trimester: 13th-27th weeks 
Third trimester: 28th-40th weeks

First Trimester - 
During the first month or so after conception, not many obvious changes occur in a pregnant woman, although your body may be showing certain early signs of pregnancy. Remember these signs differ from person to person. Missed periods are common during the first month after conception, though in some cases "spotting" may occur. Unfortunately, for the rest of the first trimester nausea and vomiting are more common. This is thought to be due to high estrogen hormone levels. Mood swings and craving for food are also noticed during this time. You may see a slight increase in weight, bloating, giddiness (due to low blood pressure: as more blood is pumped to uterus), fatigue, frequent urination, sleeplessness, increased basal body temperature.

Second Trimester - 
A pregnant woman has to have enough resolve to face new challenges during this period as, apart from the symptoms that occur during the first trimester, even more changes occur to the body. An increase in weight is common in this trimester. This is the period where your belly expands to accommodate the baby. Stretch marks might also become more prominent. At about the 16th week, you may start to feel your baby’s movements. Mood swings become more prominent. And during the last four weeks of the second trimester (23-27), the movement of your baby becomes more pronounced. This is the stage where even slight kicks from your baby can be experienced. Bleeding gums, vaginal discharge, skin rashes, breathlessness (due to expansion of uterus against the lungs), abdominal aches (due to stretching of uterus against abdominal wall), leg cramps, back pain are all symptoms that can occur at this point.

Third Trimester - 
Weight gain is most prominent in this trimester. Usually a gain in weight of 1 pound every 7 days is seen. You may experience hip pain as your baby gains more weight and presses against the pelvis. As the baby moves a lot in the pelvic region, more pressure is put on the bladder which leads to even more frequent urination. Walking can become difficult due to pelvic pain, imbalance or extra weight. Breasts and nipples become fuller. Shortness of breath is usually gone in this juncture, as the baby has settled lower in the pelvis. Labor usually occurs between the 37th-40th weeks. So it is wise to be prepared for it at any time. Learn to differentiate between the false labor and the real one. Braxton Hicks contractions (false labor pain) are usually rare at the start of this trimester and may become more common during the final weeks. False labor: Pain usually occurs only in the abdomen.

Real labor: Pain is radiating from back to front and is seen to increase with time. Rupture of membrane, dilation is also seen. "Blood show" (vaginal discharge with blood) is also a vital sign showing you are going into labor.

Pregnancy symptoms week by week is a guideline of the signs that show the mother that, yes, there is a new life within her. One to nurture and love.

Understanding the process, and learning about the different changes that are to occur in your body will help you gracefully experience your pregnancy.   

Healthy Pregnancy Diet Plan

Diet plans for pregnant women are important in order for them to ensure the health of their Unborn babies. And a healthy pregnancy diet plan means pregnant women have to follow a highly nutritious diet.

A pregnant woman needs to have at least four servings of dairy products in order to provide the baby with vitamin D and calcium to promote bone growth.

Pregnant women also need to eat lean meat, chicken and fish as proteins, DHA and EFA from these food items will support muscle and brain development. And in order for both mommy and baby to develop strong immune systems, a pregnant woman needs to top off her diet plan with loads of fresh fruits and vegetables in order to get the vitamins and nutrients they both need.

But apart from considering the healthy food a pregnant woman needs to eat, she also needs to know what things she should avoid in order to maintain this healthy diet plan.

To begin with, you have to learn quickly a pregnant woman's diet plan is not the same diet plan a woman who is looking at how to lose stomach fat fast follows. While you should never deprive yourself of food or skip meals, you should try not to eat too much either. This is because it is going to be very difficult for you to give birth if you gain too much weight.

This is why it is very important for you to always check with your doctor to make sure you are keeping at your ideal pregnancy weight. It is also important to avoid not getting enough sleep or rest while you are pregnant. These few considerations will make a difference in your information as they relate to the pregnancy diet plan. Of course we strongly suggest you learn more about them.

Another thing is just because you are pregnant this already means you can eat whatever you want. In fact, among the first things you need to find out as soon as you learn you are pregnant is what to eat when pregnant.

Although there is no problem in indulging in a bowl of chili or a plateful of tacos, for example you need to make sure you will only do this occasionally; you need to remember everything you are eating is also being ingested by the fetus inside you. A part of a pregnant woman's healthy diet plan is to always do regular exercises. These exercises actually need not be very extensive. You'll be surprised at how much regular short walks can help when the time comes to deliver baby.

Tips to get Pregnant

You want to pregnant? Here are some tips that may help you to become pregnant.

Many questions from married couples who want to get pregnant. How can I become pregnant? What should
I do to get pregnant? And there is also asking for more specific form, namely, when the best time to have sex (when fertile women), the number of times necessary, the position and the best methods used during sex to increase your chances of pregnancy.

1. Best Time To Perform Sexual Relationship: -
It is important for couples who want to know about parenthood is the right time to have sex at the time of female fertility (the production of eggs @ ovulation). When and how to find your fertile time? You can get ovulation kit in any pharmacy. Ovulation kits can help you determine when your fertile time is. You should know that the mature eggs only live 24 hours while the sperm are live 48 to 72 hours in a woman's body. Therefore, if you have sex before ovulation time was better than after ovulation.

2. Frequency of Sexual Relations Conduct: -
This depends on each couple's own. There is no accurate figure @ the fact that the number of times to ensure that a person should approach to become pregnant. Some women who are pregnant with one-time only but also takes longer. But most important is "how often" you to have the "fertile time". Because, if you make contact several times already, but not at the time of your (wife) fertile, the potential to become pregnant will be so thin or none at all.

3. Enjoy Your Sexual Relationship Processes: -
Experts from research shows that when a woman achieve orgasm - climax during intercourse - would form the alkaline environment of the vagina where the sperm like this, compared to the normal vagina. If you reach orgasm at the same time or shortly after your partner ejaculated sperm the opportunity to safely reach the cervix, uterus is high.

4. Sexual Relations Position: -
Position sex suggested these may increase the likelihood of pregnancy occurring. Husband's position at the top is the best for your pregnancy. Place a small pillow is divided your hips so your hips to relax to accommodate the number of sperm for 15 minutes or more after you both reach climax together.

This condition makes the sperm swim into the womb. Do not use pillows, large and too high, because it will cause the sperm accumulated behind the uterus only and the sperm will hard to swim and join with egg cells, which ultimately makes your business just useless.

While sexual positions to be avoided if you want to be pregnant women in the position, sitting or standing, which will result in part from the sperm out, and only a few remaining sperm that try to swim towards the egg cell. Law of gravity.

5. Do Many Mobile after having sex: -
There is no evidence to suggest that if you do not move propelled the relationship will increase the potential to become pregnant. Because sperm are actually already in the cervix - uterus - an hour after ejaculation. However, you are encouraged to give time for the sperm to swim to the cervix as described previously. You are also cautioned not to clean your vaginal secretions vaginal cleaning after sex because the vagina is cleaning fluid is toxic to sperm.

6. The husband: -
The husband should avoid wearing too tight or hot water bath, as it will reduce the possibility of pregnancy because of the emphasis on one or the other of the testes (sperm formation). This is related to the habit or custom.

7. Relax: -
Every married couple should always be calm and resilient in the face of any stress or pressure. This is due to stress or pressure on a problem could reduce the ability to become pregnant.

8. Take care of your health: -
Basic health care is most important. Make sure your body enough nutrition. It should be noted that women with healthy pregnancy are easier than those with excess weight or less.
Tips for hopefully help you to increase your chances of conception. You need to know, only 30% of the total sperm meets egg in the uterus will work to make pregnancy, while 70% are failing even though you have done so correctly. So you have to wait and try another.

If you have to try it until a year without any results, it is important to you and your partner referred to a specialist to get treatment and consultation for the best.

Mate, and children are living conditions, and the gift of God, however you should try our best to achieve.

Plan your sexual relationship, with the sincere intention and follow the orders and advice of Dr. …..God willing, you succeed.