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...