A urine pregnancy test detects only the presence of hCG. The amount of hCG in your urine can change over the course of the day depending on how much you drink and how diluted or concentrated the urine is. If your urine is too diluted, the amount of hCG may be inadequate for a positive result. Yes, a false negative pregnancy test can happen when testing is done too early or there is not enough hCG in the urine sample. It is important to follow the...
How can we check pregnancy?
There are many different types of home pregnancy tests (HPTs). Most drugstores sell HPTs over the counter. They are inexpensive. But the cost depends on the brand and how many tests come in the box. Most HPTs work in a similar way. Many instruct the user to hold a stick in the urine stream. Others involve collecting urine in a cup and then dipping the stick into it. At least one brand tells the woman to collect urine in a cup and then use a dropper...
What makes you feel so terrible during pregnancy?
Morning sickness and insomnia are somethings which makes the pregnancy period very terrible. Morning sickness" is a misnomer. (In fact, the technical medical term is "nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.") For some pregnant women, the symptoms are worst in the morning and ease up over the course of the day, but they can strike at any time and, for most women, last all day long. The intensity of symptoms can vary from woman to woman, too. Overall, this...
Which is the correct month for intake of folic acid during pregnancy?
Folic acid is a B vitamin that has been shown to reduce the risk of spina bifida. 1 mg (1000 micrograms) is recommended during the month prior to pregnancy and for the first 2 months after conception to reduce this risk.
More folic acid may be recommended if you have a personal or family history of spina bifida including a prior affected child. A prenatal vitamin is a general multivitamin with 800-1000 micrograms of folic acid, as well as calcium...
How long after my period can I get pregnant?
This has not a certain period because every woman has a different menstrual cycle. There are so many general theories u must come through in the answers given here, but one should keep in one’s mind that pregnancy can be occurred after having sex at any point. I know so many women they got pregnant after having sex right after their periods, some got a pregnant third or fourth day of their periods and some of them got pregnant on the tenth or...
Why do I have trouble sleeping while pregnant?
The best sleep position during pregnancy is "SOS" (sleep on side). Even better is to sleep on your left side. Sleeping on your left side will increase the amount of blood and nutrients that reach the placenta and your baby. Keep your legs and knees bent and a pillow between your legs.
• If you find that you are having problems with back pain, use the "SOS" position and try placing a pillow under your abdomen as well.
• If you are experiencing...
Is it safe to eat king fish during pregnancy? What foods should be avoided and why?
Raw and undercooked egg - You should avoid raw, undercooked eggs as they contain harmful salmonella bacteria which cause food poisoning.
Raw meat and poultry - undercooked and raw meat and poultry, such as pink or raw meat that is bloody contain Toxoplasma parasite and harmful bacteria Salmonella. Salmonella increases the risk of food poisoning and leads to miscarriage or fetal death during delivery also. You can eat homemade well-cooked...
After how many days of vomiting start in pregnancy?
Pregnancy sickness is the most common medical condition of early pregnancy, but how bad it varies widely from woman to woman. You may get the odd bout of mild queasiness when you first wake up or find that certain smells trigger waves of nausea throughout the day. You may have to endure weeks or even months of feeling or being sick morning, noon and night.
The number of times one may vomit is dependent on one’s individual condition and health and...
Will I never get my pre-pregnancy body back?
Yes, you can get the body back but you need to take some tips to be followed on a daily basis. More concentration, dedication, and patience are the key that can help you in reducing your weight post pregnancy.
There are some points which are been highlighted that can help in getting up to mark:
1. Proper Diet Intake: Eat well-balanced meals of protein, carbohydrates and little saturated fat. Make sure you add a variety of vegetables and pulses...
What is the reason for bleeding with clots during the 6th week of pregnancy?
It is always difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of bleeding in a first-trimester pregnancy. It could just be bleeding from the cervix or the edge of the placenta ( which is bigger and more close to the cervix because of the twin pregnancy ) and these situations generally bear little or no significance. Sometimes the bleeding can carry on up to the second trimester. If the heartbeat is present, the same still holds i.e. over 97% of the time the...
What are some things that people don’t tell you about being pregnant and giving birth?
In the womb, some babies have problems with how their organs and body parts development and working, or how their bodies turn food into energy. These health problems are called birth defects. Some of the birth defects include cub food, spina bifida, cleft palate, and congenital dislocated hip. the reasons for this could be the following
1. Use of Alcohol or smoking during pregnancy
2. Some certain infections during pregnancy can also cause some...
Can an obese woman have a healthy pregnancy?
Being overweight or obese during pregnancy can cause problems for the baby. It gives rises to plenty of complications and it becomes more dangerous when you try to lose weight during pregnancy.
If you’re overweight or obese during pregnancy, you’re more likely to have these complications:
1. High blood pressure, preeclampsia and blood clotting: If you have high blood pressure your chance of getting diabetes during pregnancy is high
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2.Gestational...
What happens when a woman goes through alcohol withdrawal during pregnancy?
The problem with drinking alcohol during your pregnancy is that there is no amount that has been proven to be safe. Some doctors recommend that you completely avoid alcohol when you’re expecting; others say that occasional light drinking is unlikely to harm your baby. We know that alcohol is a teratogen and can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, and increase the risk of stillbirth. There is no safe limit of alcohol in pregnancy. Complete avoidance is...
What two-course meal can be prepared for a pregnant woman?
A healthy and balanced diet that include all fruit and vegetables, all dairy products, lentils, lean meat, eggs, poultry, all cereals, healthy fats. Drink plenty of water daily.you can have food that is rich in calcium and vitamin D, which is necessary for baby's bones and teeth development and omega-3 fatty acids rich food, which are important for your baby's brain development.
In the third trimester, you can have food that will give you an...
What are some things to expect when you're eight months pregnant?
As your baby has gained weight and is quite grown up now, it tries to move downwards slowly. Due to that, there is a heaviness in the lower abdomen so traveling excursion may cause stress for both. It’s better to avoid traveling. Ancient texts say that the energy source of the baby and mother is unstable in this month & so both should not exert so take good rest but don’t stop working unless your Dr. has suggested doing so. Do take care of...
Can you eat Pollock when pregnant?
Eat what you enjoy, but make healthy choices and go easy on sugars and starches to prevent excessive weight gain and gestational diabetes. Certain fish accumulate high levels of mercury from swimming in polluted waters. The FDA recommends avoiding those fish that are highest in mercury, including shark, tilefish, swordfish and king mackerel. Shellfish, shrimp and smaller fish such as snapper, catfish, and salmon are lower in mercury, and up to 12...
What are some tips for the healthiest pregnancy ever?
A mother‘s delight starts when she hears that little heartbeats of her baby and those frolicsome kicks that keep her loneliness apart. The curiosity of mothers always stirs just to know how her baby is growing, is he fine? As the pregnancy starts some tips are always to be kept in mind ensuring that whatever you are going to entertain, complete impact on your baby is there.
1. Keep yourself Happy and in a cheerful mood
2. Always make...