Pregnancy and Birthing

Heather S asked:


I just found out via home pregnancy test that I am pregnant. I have an appt with my obgyn tomorrow so I’m not sure how many weeks, but I have noticed that in one week I have gone from 135 to 142. (I’m 5′2) My appetite has increased, but is it weight i’m gaining cuz of my appetite, or the baby?
Also thanks to those who advised me to take the test rather than waiting for another week!

Paul

Katie T asked:


I had an ultrasound at 6w and there was a yolk sac, but my u/s at 7w4d showed an empty sac. I am now 8w4d and I am still having the same pregnancy symptoms and my hcg levels are still rising but are low and not raising very quickly. after the 7w4d u/s they were only about 7000. Why do I still feel pregnant?

Jalen

Mary Parker asked:


Ovarian cysts and pregnancy occurring together can cause many women to feel extremely alarmed. It is worth remembering that cysts are common during pregnancy. Many pregnant women just have to come in terms with it and learn to live with both - ovarian cysts and pregnancy. It is difficult to feel relaxed when a woman is faced with pregnancy and ovarian cysts simultaneously. But a feeling of tension and stress, originating from worrying about it, will only do more harm than good for the expecting mother and the unborn child. As such it is advisable to stop worrying and seek treatment promptly. Pregnancy in itself is a demanding situation and the presence of ovarian cysts only makes it more complicated. The need of the hour for a pregnant woman with ovarian cysts, therefore, is to expedite recovery by understanding the nature of the cysts and seeking proper treatment.

Complications of ovarian cysts

Ovarian cysts occurring during pregnancy can be either of benign or malignant. Benign cysts pose minimal threat during pregnancy and are often ignored. On the other hand, malignant ovarian cysts carry a lot of risk and pose a grave threat in the pregnancy stage. The first step, therefore, is to correctly determine the actual nature of the cysts that you have. It is mainly on the basis of the nature of the cysts, and the extent and severity of the condition, that the treatment plan will be determined. Although some cysts often get cured without any medical or surgical intervention, most other types need a proper treatment plan. It is critical to monitor the ovarian cysts carefully to avoid possible complications like ovarian cysts rupture during pregnancy. In spite of regular monitoring, complications can arise suddenly. Even if you have been diagnosed with benign cysts, take extra care during pregnancy and stay safe.

Let’s face it, ovarian cysts and pregnancy are a potentially dangerous combination. It requires urgent medical attention and should not be ignored. Ovarian cysts have been known to be responsible for complications in pregnancy, including miscarriages. Larger cysts give rise to even bigger and more serious problems. Consult with your doctor and initiate the best form of treatment without delay. This will ensure that you have a healthy and trouble-free pregnancy. There are many excellent treatment options available today.

Treatment

Ovarian cysts during pregnancy need a different course of treatment than during normal times. Some of the drugs and medication used during normal times may be considered dangerous for the unborn child. The pregnant patient is therefore strongly advised to refrain from buying over the counter drugs, especially painkillers. Some of the other conventional options may also not be available. The state of pregnancy will preclude many of the usual measures adopted by conventional medical treatment. Ovarian cysts surgery is such impossibility during this time. Hence, it is always advisable to look at alternative natural forms of treatment that can help cure ovarian cysts during pregnancy, without the usual hazards of conventional mainstream treatment. One of the best means to address the problem is by taking recourse to the holistic approach. Due to its intrinsic safe nature, holistic approach can prove to be extremely beneficial in treating ovarian cysts while posing no threat to the pregnancy. Other advantages include:

? Holistic approach is one of the safest and most benign modes of treatment that a pregnant woman can adopt. It can be started during any phase of pregnancy and the patient can always rest assured knowing that it will pose no danger for her or the unborn child.

? Holistic approach addresses the problem at the grass root level and this ensures that the problem does not recur again in the future. This is where holistic approach scores over conventional medical treatment which aims to cure only the symptoms without eradicating the root of the problem. This leaves the patient vulnerable for future attacks and there is always a risk that the condition will appear again later. Holistic approach not only provides relief from ovarian cysts during pregnancy. It goes much further than that and actually roots out the problem for good.

? Holistic approach makes extensive use of natural techniques that are very efficient and incredibly effective, yet mild and benign for the human body. This marks a sharp departure from the aggressive techniques and harsh medication used in conventional forms of treatment. The multidimensional nature of holistic approach lets it explore many different avenues of treatment, instead of remaining stuck with one dogma. This ensures a roaring success eventually.

? Further complications that may arise during pregnancy are effectively avoided by adopting the holistic approach. Ovarian cysts may rupture and lead to rapid deterioration of the condition. Holistic approach helps one overcome these threats by keeping the condition under control and preventing it from developing complications. This ultimately ensures a safe and uneventful pregnancy even if a woman has ovarian cysts.

Holistic approach also helps at an emotional level and can help relieve stress and anxiety that are usually experienced by most women during pregnancy. The holistic practitioner often acts as a counselor who can help put your fears to rest, relieve your tension, lower your stress levels and clear your doubts. You will be amazed to find a whole new degree of confidence and vigor that will enable you to enjoy your pregnancy while getting your ovarian cysts cured simultaneously.

Your chosen holistic practitioner will advise you on the best course of action to treat your specific case of ovarian cysts and pregnancy. Don’t delay if you are pregnant and you know to have ovarian cysts? Start a treatment today to avoid further risks and head for complete recovery quickly.



Ruth

Agia asked:


My job can be very stressful so, I want some ideas on how to safely handle the stresses of life during pregnancy. I know that some herbs must be avoided during pregnancy; this is why I mention my pregnancy. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Lance

Peter sams asked:


Teen pregnancies are still the norm in much of the developing world. Each child born to a young girl normally is considered a blessing.

Despite the fact that the teen birth rate is slowly falling, there are still an estimated one million teen pregnancies in the United States alone. About 85% of these pregnancies are unplanned, which in any population can increase the risk for problems. The biggest risk for teen mothers is delaying prenatal care or worse, 7.2% received no care at all.

The reason for lack of prenatal care is usually delayed pregnancy testing, denial or even fear of telling others about the pregnancy. Most states have a health department or University clinic where prenatal care is free or low cost and patient confidentiality is very important, meaning no one can tell the teen mother’s family.

Teenage mothers are less likely to gain adequate weight during their pregnancy, leading to Low Birth weight which is associated with infant and childhood disorders and a high rate of infant mortality. Low-birth weight babies are more likely to have organs that are not fully developed, which can result in complications such as bleeding in the brain, respiratory distress syndrome, and intestinal problems.

Children born to teenage mothers are less likely to receive proper nutrition, health care, and cognitive and social stimulation. As a result, they may have an underdeveloped intellect and attain lower academic achievement.

Effects

Effects of teen pregnancies on the children involved. These children are far more likely to grow up in poverty, to have more health problems, to suffer from higher rates of abuse and neglect, to fail in school, to become teen mothers, to commit delinquent acts and adult crimes, and to incur failed adult marriages and other relationships.

The burdens of early childbearing on disadvantaged teens are undeniable. Trying to untangle the factors which contribute to teenage pregnancy from its effects, however, leads to a “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” dilemma. Educational failure, poverty, unemployment and low self-esteem are understood to be negative outcomes of early childbearing. These circumstances also contribute to the likelihood of teen pregnancy.

In general, teen mothers have much lower levels of educational attainment than other women, which severely limit their career options and sharply increase their likelihood of economic dependency. Only 70% of teen mothers complete high school or earn a GED, and far fewer

Risk Factors. Although it is not inevitable, some life circumstances place girls at higher risk of becoming teen mothers. These include poverty, poor school performance, growing up in a single parent household, having a mother who was an adolescent mother, or having a sister who has become pregnant.

Teenage pregnancies have become a public health issue because of their observed negative effects on perinatal outcomes and long-term morbidity. The association of young maternal age and long-term morbidity is usually confounded, however, by the high prevalence of poverty, low level of education, and single marital status among teenage mothers.

Children of teenage mothers have significantly higher odds of placement in certain special education classes and significantly higher occurrence of milder education problems, but when maternal education, marital status, poverty level, and race are controlled, the detrimental effects disappear and even some protective effects are observed.



Colton

Dr.Sadhana Mishra asked:


Ectopic pregnancy is one of the abnormal outcomes of pregnancy in 2% of pregnant woman and is defined as implantation of a fertilized egg outside the endometrial cavity. It remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality when left untreated and accounts for as much as 9% of maternal death in this country. Quantitative measurements of the beta subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (ß-hCG) and transvaginal ultrasonography have improved the accuracy of diagnosis and allow earlier detection of ectopic pregnancies.

History of the Procedure:

In modern medicine the ability to diagnose and treat ectopic pregnancies has significantly improved, thereby reducing the maternal risks. Recently Laparoscopy has revolutionized the way of dealing with the ectopic pregnancy says Prof. R.K. Mishra the recipient of Global Laparoscopic Trainer award of 2008 and Director of Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi.

Approximately 97.7% of all ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tubes, and the others in the ovary, abdomen, or cervix. The ampullary pregnancy is the most common site of implantation (80%), followed by the isthmus (11%), fimbria (4%), cornua (2%), and interstitia (3%). Approximately 85% of ectopic pregnancies occur in multigravid women. In the United States, rates are nearly twice as high for women of other races compared with white women.

Aetiology:

Common risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include tubal damage, smoking, and altered motility in the fallopian tube. Bad smoking habits in the new generation women is a risk factor in about one third of ectopic pregnancies and may contribute to decreased tubal motility by damage to the ciliated cells in the fallopian tubes. Altered tubal motility can also occur as the result of oral contraceptive. Progesterone only oral contraceptive and progesterone intrauterine devices have been associated with increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy.

 

Clinical Symptoms:

Ectopic pregnancy can be diagnosed by typical triad which includes bleeding and abdominal pain and a positive pregnancy test result. The clinical presentation can therefore be confusing, since symptoms overlap with miscarriage. One third of women have no clinical signs and 9% have no symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. As a result, almost half of cases are not diagnosed at the first prenatal visit by their gynecologists.

On physical examination signs include lower abdominal tenderness with or without rebound and pelvic tenderness usually much worse on the affected side. Gynaecologists can find abdominal rigidity, involuntary guarding, and severe tenderness as well as evidence of hypovolemic shock with tachycardia, should alert the clinician to a surgical emergency; this may occur in up to 20% of cases. On per vaginal examination, the uterus may be slightly enlarged and soft, and uterine or cervical motion tenderness may suggest peritoneal inflammation.

Indications for surgery in ectopic pregnancy include women with the following criteria:

· Not suitable candidate for medical therapy

· Failed medical therapy

· Heterotopic pregnancy with a viable intrauterine pregnancy

• Hemodynamically unstable and need immediate treatment

 

Medical therapy:

While methotrexate has remained the most effective and popular drug used in medical therapy for an ectopic pregnancy, other protocols have been used, such as potassium chloride, hyperosmolar glucose, RU 486, and prostaglandins.

 

Surgical therapy:

Surgical therapy may be open laparotomy or via the laparoscopy. According to Prof. R. K. Mishra all ectopic pregnancies requiring surgery should be treated laparoscopically. Risk factors for converting laparoscopy to laparotomy should be considered and include multiple prior surgeries, pelvic adhesions, skill of the surgeon and surgical staff, availability of the equipment, and condition of the patient. If the ectopic pregnancy is at the fimbria, then fimbrial evacuation is feasible, in the absence of indications for salpingectomy. Partial salpingectomy may be indicated if the pregnancy is in the mid portion of the tube, none of the indications for salpingectomy is present, and the patient may be a candidate for later tubal reanastomosis.

Laparoscopy Technique:

 

Desiccate the tube between the uterus and the ectopic pregnancy using bipolar cautery and compress and desiccate the tuboovarian artery, while preserving the uteroovarian artery and ligament. Cut along the desiccated path, closer to the specimen, leaving a pedicle for hemostasis. Infiltration of the mesosalpinx with vasopressin (20 IU in 50 mL of isotonic sodium chloride solution [ie, normal saline or NS]; some authors use only 10 IU in 50 mL of NS) to get transient ischemia and to avoid bleeding. Needle electrode, is used to make a 1- to 2-cm incision on the antimesenteric side of the tube.  Aquadissector, under pressure can be used to dissects and dislodges the ectopic pregnancy and clots.



Jordan

Amanda A asked:


I had sex on August 23rd, and then started my period two days later. Then I had sex on August 31st. We used a condom both times. My stomach has been hurting and whatnot though, so I want to take a pregnancy test just to sooth any worries I have. Since I just recently had my period, do I have to wait all the way up until I am about to start again/have a late period to check? My periods are usually irregular though, so there is no telling how long that will be. So even though I am not due for another period for awhile, can I go ahead and use a pregnancy test, and it still get a a result? Or, if I am pregnant, would it not show a positive result until I am closer to my period?
To the person who said I am too young, I am actually 20.

Jeremy

Harry Johnson asked:


According to a survey Seven hundred and fifty thousand teen girls get pregnant each year and thirty one percent young women get pregnant before 20. The birthrate for young teenagers aged 15-17 fell 8 percent from 2000 to 2001, reaching 25.3 births per 1,000 teenagers. So teen’s pregnancy is one of the major problems. This is the one problem when teens did not decide what to do. They could not talk to their parents.

One of the main causes of teen’s pregnancy is that they can’t have full knowledge about sex. They do not have safe sex, and get pregnant.

The evidence documenting the unfavorable consequences of unintended teenage pregnancy and teenage parenthood. There is an unmistakable and dramatic trend away from teenagers giving their children up for adoption.

About 62 percent of sexually active teenagers who have never used a method have experienced a premarital pregnancy, compared to 30 percent of those who have used a method inconsistently

Symptoms There are many pregnancy early signs for teens.

A missed period

Nausea or vomiting

Frequent urination

Tenderness and fullness of breasts

Fatigue

Changes in appetite

Pregnancy Test There are so many kits available in the market to test yourself at home. If the test is positive then go to the doctor and get right treatment.

The solution must come from many elements of society: parents, the churches, the schools, state and local legislatures and government agencies. Very few come to a clinic in anticipation of initiating sexual intercourse, and many come because they fearoften correctlythat they are pregnant.

Working with boys and young men- This approach can be used to intervene in contraceptive use among teenagers. Because contraceptive action involves a preventive health decision followed by correct and consistent use.

Parents and Sex Education they communicate with their children about sex and sexual values nonverbally. This is also true when the subject is sex. Research shows that positive communication between parents and their children can help young people establish individual values and make healthy decisions. Some parents may be afraid they do not know the right answers or feel confused about the proper amount of information to offer.

The real smart move on your part is to take the help and don’t get pushed into doing something you can’t take back. So to reduce the problem of teen’s pregnancy parents are advice to talk to teens frankly on sex education, so the can not do something wrong in future.

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http://www.troubledteens4jesus.com/

http://www.abundantlifeacademy.info

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Tommy

Mrs. Carter asked:


Do all women have pregnancy symptons? Is it true that u can have no pregnancy symptons whatsoever and still be pregnant.

Hannah

mommyem asked:


Once this pregnancy is over, I will have about 60 pounds worth of weight to lose from my present pregnancy and weight that I never lost from 2 previous pregnancies. How soon after I give birth can I start to exercise? What kinds of exercises are most effective to lose the type of weight gained from being pregnant? Which for me is mostly in the stomach, thighs, and arms. I am at a beginning or maybe moderate exercise level, and I will have 3 young children to take care of while exercising.

Sonia