Pregnancy and Birthing

Anurag Ahluwalia asked:


Teenage pregnancy in Britain is amongst the highest in Europe. Young people who have unsafe sex, without using contraception are at risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases, such as Chlamydia; and girls are at risk of becoming pregnant.

If you are a teenager, finding out that you are pregnant can be a very stressful and daunting experience. If the pregnancy is unplanned, you may be worried about telling your parents and whether or not you want to go ahead with the pregnancy. You may also worry about the implications in terms of schooling, social life and how your body will change. Most women go through mixed emotions when they are pregnant. It is therefore important to remember that you are not alone and that you should either speak to your parents, teacher or a health professional about it.

If you think you are pregnant, don’t ignore it. The first thing to do is make sure that you are definitely pregnant. You can make an appointment to see your GP or attend a family clinic. They will be able to carry out the necessary tests and provide you with advice, especially if there are difficulties around communicating with your parents. Alternatively, you can speak to a relative or teacher who may also be able to assist.

You can avoid getting pregnant by waiting to have sexual intercourse at the legal age of consent in England, Scotland and Wales, which is 16. Also by practicing safe sex such as using a condom during sexual intercourse and using contraception. If you think your are pregnant or would like to find out more about safe sex practices and the best method of contraception, speak to your parents, teacher or GP for more information and advice.



Haley

SmArTaNgEl asked:


I gave birth about 3 months ago ( 12 weeks) and I think I might be pregnant again. Is it possible? I am not breast feeding anymore.The home pregnancy test came out positive and my question is could it be just the residual hormones from last pregnancy?

Kaylee

Beth asked:


I took a pregnancy test yesterday because my ovulation calendar software said it was time to test, and got a positive result. But, I have had really no symptoms, aside from a bit of fatigue and being overly emotional and hungry more often, all of which can be explained away. When can I exepct some of the other symptoms: breast tenderness, morning sickness, etc?

Priscilla

Apurva Shree asked:


Ectopic is derived from Greek word ektopos, meaning out of place. Ectopic pregnancy was first discovered in the 11th century and by the end of 18th century, it took a lethal form. Many women were then known to die of ectopic pregnancy. Today, with advancements in the field of medicine, death due to ectopic pregnancy is rare. Nevertheless, an ectopic pregnancy can prove to be dangerous.

What Is An Ectopic Pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy is not a normal pregnancy. In normal pregnancy, the sperms reach the egg in the fallopian tube, where fertilization occurs and then, this fertilized egg travels on to reach the uterus and implants itself there to complete the gestation period. However, in ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg fails to reach the uterus for the gestation period and instead implant itself anywhere outside uterus, like cervix, fallopian tube, abdominal cavity. In general, in ectopic pregnancy cases, the fertilized egg implants itself in the fallopian tube.



Since in ectopic pregnancy, the embryo implants itself outside the uterus, it starts drawing blood for its growth, rupturing the organs and creating danger to life. As only the uterus is designed to hold the fetus, so it does not last for more than 3 months. It always results in the death of the embryo.

Symptoms For Ecotopic Pregnancy

1. There are symptoms that help in deducing the ectopic pregnancy. Although it is also not necessary that all these pregnancy symptoms will be seen.

2. Lower abdominal pain, which increases over a period of time, accompanied by lower back pain.

3. Shoulder pain, which occurs, as the fetus draws blood for its growth, hampers the functions of diaphragm.

4. Vaginal bleeding, which is different from normal bleeding, can be heavier or lighter and the blood is dark colored.

5. Nausea and vomiting

6. Weakness and pale skin, followed by fainting (caused because of bleeding), low blood pressure when the bleeding is heavy.

Causes Of Ecotopic Pregnancy



Several major factors cause ectopic pregnancies. Some of them are listed below:

Previously, if the woman had undergone any fallopian tube surgery. Occurrence of several abortions. If there had been an ectopic pregnancy earlier, intake of medicine for stimulating the process of ovulation, smoking, increase of age; increase in age results in the loss of tubular mobility, due to lack of myoelectrical activity, infections in fallopian tube and uterus.



Remedy For Ectopic Pregnancy



If it is at initial stage then it can be destroyed by a drug methotrexate, which has very minimum side effects.

At advanced level, it can only be treated with the help of surgery, in which the pregnancy will be removed.

After-effects Of Ectopic Preganancy

Due to doses of methotrexate, there will be a little nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

When the surgery is actually performed at advanced level, there might be a decrease in the woman fertility

You must know that your pregnancy is normal or not. You will know the early signs of pregnancy if you monitor your pregnancy week by week. If you find anything unusual, see a doctor at once.



Lillian

Question Queen ™ asked:


I see how some people are very skinny after giving birth & how others gain a lot more weight. There are women that I see who are skinny before pregnancy & gain weight & can’t keep it off, & there are other women who are obese before pregnancy & lose a whole bunch of weight after having a baby, but they don’t even eat right or exercise. It just comes off naturally. Also, what is Lamaze? Is it yoga for pregnancy to teach people how to breathe correctly before having a baby for when they do have a baby?

Callie