Archive for August, 2010
Prenatal testing for Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a medical condition that almost everyone knows about. Additional genetic material causes developmental delays and physical conditions in patients with Down Syndrome. Some people with Down Syndrome function relatively normally and do not need much medical attention, while others have a myriad of problems. Some Down Syndrome [...]
Expecting twins – what you need to know about your pregnancy
Twin pregnancies are on the rise. More twins are being born now than ever before. Fertility treatments play a large part in twin statistics, but of course you can get pregnant with twins totally naturally as well! For many women, being pregnant with twins means a change of plans. Their plans for the future change, [...]
Tips to prevent too much pregnancy weight gain
Many women go into their pregnancies worrying about gaining weight. This whole attitude is only strengthened by many doctors, who are obsessed with weighing women every time they come to prenatal appointments. I guess most women worry about putting on too much weight in pregnancy, and wonder if they will be able to get rid [...]
Low blood pressure in pregnancy: dizziness and fainting
When it comes to blood pressure, it is often high blood pressure that we hear about. That is probably because high blood pressure has the potential to cause a lot of complications, while low blood pressure can be unpleasant, but is not often dangerous. Still, many women suffer from low blood pressure, and the likelihood [...]
What to do about hip pain in pregnancy
Many women suffer from hip pain in pregnancy. Hip pain has a tendency to increase as your pregnancy goes on, and can be an obstacle during the day, as you are going about your activities, and can give you trouble sleeping at night. Progesterone is responsible for a relaxation of all your joints and ligaments. [...]
When can you find out your baby’s gender through ultrasound?
Finding out your baby’s gender through ultrasound is the single most exciting aspect of prenatal care for many women. Knowing whether your baby is a boy or a girl means many things to many expectant mothers. For some, it awards the opportunity to start splashing out on cute baby outfits, and choose a nursery. For [...]
How to fight stretch marks during pregnancy?
Stretch marks. I am sure that it would be fair to say that those are something every woman would rather avoid. Many things in life offer the “opportunity” to earn some stretch marks – gaining weight, losing it, simply aging… and pregnancy is another of life’s perfect opportunities to get yourself some stretch marks. These [...]
Cold sores during pregnancy
Almost everybody gets them sometimes – cold sores, herpes, fever blisters, or whatever you like to call them. They are often associated with a somewhat weaker immune system. Because of this, cold sores are more common in pregnancy. The good news is that you have nothing to worry about but an unpleasant sore if you [...]
Can you fight pregnancy insomnia?
Once your baby bump starts growing, your nights keep getting shorter, or so it seems! Insomnia is a common problem in pregnancy. Sleepless nights can be caused by a wide variety of factors when you are pregnant – heartburn, frequent urination, and back pain are some of them. But perhaps the most common reason for [...]
Thrush treatment during pregnancy
Trush is annoying condition caused by candida albicans. This fungus can present in the mouth, on the nipples, and in the vagina. It leads to itchy and sometimes painful discharge. Vaginal thrush is almost always accompanied by thin, white cervical mucus, itchy labia, and sometimes a burning sensation. Thrush is quite a common problem in [...]
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