Pregnancy Worries

Posted on July 3, 2011 by admin

There is nothing more stressful than worrying about something going wrong during pregnancy. It doesn’t matter if it is your first time being pregnant or your fourth. There are many things that may make you anxious during your pregnancy and it is easier when you know what they could be.

Vaginal bleeding
This may also known as spotting, but make sure that that is actually what is going on. There is a difference between actively bleeding and spotting. Spotting is slight bleeding kind of like your period, the blood can be red, pink or even brown. If you are bleeding actively with any pain call your doctor, if you can’t get a hold of him go immediately to the emergency room. Bleeding can be a number of things from implantation, ectopic pregnancy, labor, infection or even miscarriage. Always let your doctor know, so everything can be ruled out, you’ll feel better too.

Stomach pain or cramping
During the pregnancy it can be hard to decipher the difference between pain caused by the baby growing and actual stomach pain or cramping. However, if you do get a pain of any sort rest. After a few minutes if it doesn’t subside, call your doctor and describe the pain to him. Don’t worry about it if you find out you only had gas or were having Braxton hicks contractions, at least you know everything is okay with pregnancy.
Gush of liquid
This could mean you are in labor and that your water broke, however if it isn’t close to the time of birth it can be something else. Call your doctor immediately and head for the emergency room.

Dehydration
While you are pregnant it is easy to become dehydrated, especially if you have morning sickness or just don’t drink those 8 glasses of water. If you find yourself pale, dry mouth or dizzy, you could be dehydrated and should be seen by a doctor. Dehydration can cause premature labor and/or distress on the pregnancy.

Painful urination
This could be due to a urinary tract infection, also known as UTI. UTIs can be easily treated with medication or by drinking lots of fluids and cranberry juice. A urinary tract infection isn’t something to be embarrassed about, it is very common amongst pregnant women. The growing belly pushes against your ureters and makes it harder for it to flow through. Which of course can cause infection. Another way to find out if you have it is if your pee smells. Always check with your doctor if you are in any doubt

Pregnancies can be scary enough, there’s no reason to add to it. If you are ever in doubt or have a concern talk with your doctor or midwife. It is common that first time mums to be worried about the many changes in their body and pains that they feel. Never be scared of calling because you are afraid of waking the doctor up or because you feel silly. Being silly might just save the baby. While you are worrying, you are only causing stress on you and the baby. It can help to join a group for pregnant mothers where you can share your concerns where there are others who can understand what you are going through. Take this time to spoil yourself and let other people spoil you and above all relax and try and enjoy your pregnancy!

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Spring flings may explain teenage pregnancies peak

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Pregnancy Health Center. Infertility. Trying to Get Pregnant
Researchers have found that the relative likelihood of conceiving in the month of March is higher if you’re a school-aged adolescent than if you’re an adult. “It certainly is an intriguing finding,” says Mary Anne Jamieson, an Associate Professor in Queen’s Departments of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, a practicing obstetrician at Kingston General Hospital, and co-author of the paper. “This adolescent pregnancy peak may be explained by biological reasons such as variations in fertility over the course of a calendar year, but it’s also possible that this increased conception rate in March is because of Spring Break.” The researchers examined all 838 adolescent pregnancies that occurred in the Kingston region over a five-year period and compared the conception rates per month with a random sample of 838 adult conceptions that occurred over the same time period. While more adults conceive overall during the month of March, a larger relative percentage of adolescent pregnancies are conceived at this time compared to adult pregnancies.
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Pregnancy?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

Livvie asked:


My aunt is 48 yrs old. and she thinks she is pregnant but heres the thing she took 2 pregnancy tests they came up negative but she hasnt got her period in 4 months and she went to the doctor in the summer time and he said she is no where near menopause and anyways when you get menopause you have your periods more and quicker. but she looked like she is pregnant but she did the pregnancy test right and all of that she got expensive pregnancy tests too. please tell me could she be pregnant even though the pregnancy tests are negative? thank you so much.

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Pregnancy?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by admin

new_baby_2006 asked:


I have a friend who has had several symptoms of pregnancy. Here they are….she’s peeing more frequently, slightly nauseated, her stomach has become harder, breasts are “heavier”, dark area around nipples have gotten darker and wider, and she also has a “darker” line on her stomach going from her belly button to her pubic bone. OK, now that you know the symptoms do you think she’s pregnant or what do you think her chances are that she is pregnant?

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Can a home pregnancy test detect a pregnancy at 6 months?

Posted on December 17, 2011 by admin

sun asked:


I took 4 home pregnancy tests and they all came out negative! I went to the clinic and had a urine pregnancy test and it also came out negative! I’ve never missed my period! Have no symptoms! My periods have been exact and normal! Can i still be pregnant?

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Pregnancy?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

Heather asked:


I have been experiencing some of the early pregnancy symptoms lately and I am now on my period, however, it is not as heavy as usual. It is possible I was ovulating during time I had unprotected sex and that is what has me worried. I have been searching online and many sites say that you can’t have a period during pregnancy but I want to know from real women. Can you have a period during pregnancy? Do I need to go to the doctor?

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Pregnancy Acupressure

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

Aurelia McAleese asked:




Maternity Acupressure… so what is it? Very simply it’s a series of natural techniques used to induce labor from the comfort of your own home. This results in a shorter labor during the birthing process, because by the time you arrive at the hospital your cervix has already begun to dilate. When applied correctly, this safe, proven process has been shown to stimulate natural contractions associated with childbirth. Midwives and professional Doulas have been using acupressure to induce labor for years and years, both to gently begin the delivery process and to alleviate the pressure, pain, and discomfort associated with going through labor.

If you can press gently with your thumb, you can perform pregnancy acupressure. It doesn’t require any previous experience: these very hands-on methods can be performed by you or your partner with only minimal instruction. It’s very simple for even the most basic novice to locate the acupressure points, and once shown where they are these can be stimulated to induce the early stages of labor. Stimulation of these specific points within a woman’s body have been proven to induce labor in over 80% of women within just a few short hours. Delivery time in the hospital is significantly reduced because you’ve already started labor naturally from within the comfort of your own home. The onset of these contractions will continue to dilate your cervix, and the techniques you learn can be utilized throughout the birthing process to help a mother who might be having problems pushing her baby through the birth canal.

The Maternity Acupressure Guide is an amazing system that will teach you how to have a safe, quick, and easy childbirth. Thousands of women who have already utilized this plan have had fantastic experiences both inside and outside of the delivery room. You can read about their experiences and browse their glowing testimonials: once these techniques are at your fingertips you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to learn the following:

* How to prevent nausea and vomiting during the labor process.
* Methods for calming anxiety and nervousness during the birthing process – whether you’re a first-time mom or you’ve already had children.
* Techniques that allow you to use maternity acupressure to turn a posterior baby.
* How to soothe and reduce your labor pains and symptoms with just a few pressure points.
* Increased dilation of the cervix, leading to a much easier delivery of your child.
* Techniques to strengthen your contractions, providing for a shortened labor and a quicker delivery process.

In addition, you’ll learn fantastic facts about the best birthing positions. These go hand in hand with the maternity acupressure guide, and can have great benefits such as reducing childbirth pain, shorten labor, and help lessen the chance of an episiotomy or medical intervention. These positions will also promote a better supply of oxygen for your baby and reduce fetal distress during the birth itself.

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Pregnancy?

Posted on December 4, 2011 by admin

Myangel asked:


I have been pregnant previously 3 times prior (was able to get pregnant within 1-2 months) Lost all 3, one due to incompetent cervix, and the last 2 due to a blood clotting disorder. The Dr’s know how treat these conditions to help in achieving a successful pregnancy next time around. Problem is I’ve been trying to get pregnant for the last 5 months. I’ve been charting my cycles (which are normal) and I know when I’m ovulating. So I don’t understand why it could be taking so long this time around. I am 35, so it worries me that I’m getting older. Any advice? I am waiting to get in to the feritility clinic in hopes that they can figure out what’s happening…. or if it’s just stress!

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When will a woman start feeling the symptoms of pregnancy?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

~me~ asked:


i amnot sure. but i feel like vomiting lately. my head also feels heavy. and i also feel “differently” tired. my husband & i have been having unprotected sex for around 3 weeks. does this symptoms have anything to do with pregnancy? or are the symptoms just the sign of tiredness? i couldnt get proper sleep for a few days and also i have been travelling.
when is the right time to do the pregnancy test?

thank u.

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pregnancy?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

cutie pie asked:


I have a beautiful son who is going to be 7 months soon. I am now 3 months pregnant again. Is there any advice anyone can give about the 2nd pregnancy? For instance… Is it easier?…..etc.

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Pregnancy?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by admin

Moon Light asked:


I did a home test and it showed positive but I’m still very apprehensive. I talked to my ob/gyn and she asked me to wait for another week – 10 days and get ultra sound done. Meanwhile, she asked me to schedule a prenatal appt which they do not schedule until 8 weeks of pregnancy. Is it a normal procedure? How do I get confirmation from Dr’s office abt the pregnancy? Only by getting ultrasound done? Please Help! Thanks in advance

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Pregnancy and Old Wives Tales

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

There are plenty of old wives tales that abound and they all seem to surface when you’re pregnant.
Everyone wants to give you their piece of advice.
Someone will want to tell you that you shouldn’t bend, or walk a certain way, not to pick up a baby in case you hurt the one in your stomach or put yourself in labor. As the pregnancy gets closer to the due date you’ll be told many different home remedies of how to put yourself in labor.

Got a headache? Someone can tell you exactly what to drink to get rid of it without any medication but remember it is important to check with a health practitioner before trying anything.

You probably don’t care at this point what sex the baby is, all you want is for the morning sickness to stop. You may even be counting down the days until the first trimester is over.
However chances are if you are having morning sickness someone is bound to tell you what sex of the baby is. One wives tale is if you are having severe morning sickness is a sign you are having a girl.

Here’s an old wives tale that is a lot of fun and you can test it on everyone in your household. Take a thin piece of string or your hair, slide your ring down it, hold it above your belly and let the ring dangle above it. If the rings spins in a circle it is a boy, but if it goes from one side to the other, it is a girl. Once you’ve tried it out on your tummy, get someone in your house and do it above their hand. Does the ring spin in a circle above your husband’s hand? Hmm, is it really and old wives tale or is there really something to it?

Many women claim to suffer from bouts of heartburn during the pregnancy, according to the old wives tale this would mean your baby will be born with a head full of hair.

Right before the end of your first trimester your doctor will listen to your baby’s heart rate, this is to make sure the baby is doing alright. The wives tale goes, if the heart rate is high it is a girl and a low one is a boy.

Ever have someone tell you that you are carrying high or low and wonder what that really means? Basically if you are carrying your baby low it is closer to your abdomen, a high baby is closer to your chest. Look at yourself in the mirror. How is your baby sitting? The old tale says that if you are carrying high it is a girl, carrying low is a boy.

By the end of your pregnancy you will be sick and tired of hearing all the old wives tales. Take it all in your stride with humour and a huge pinch of salt!!

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