Pregnancy and Birthing

happybee135 asked:


I want to know if this sounds like pregnancy, it is a week after ovulation i have heavy white discharge and a little cramping. I’ve also been a little moody. I don’t know if white discharge is a big sign of pregnancy or not.

Alec

Alex Ellorde asked:


Getting involved in relationships with the opposite sex is part of growing up. Teenage girls and boys tend to think about what it means to be involved in a sexual relationship. There are many things to be taken into consideration before one should decide to have sex. There is the issue of morality which can make one feel guilty about premarital sex. Such guilt can play a major role in affecting one’s emotional and psychological well-being, which usually leads to anxiety and depression. Health concerns are also on top of the agenda whenever a person decides to engage in a serious, intimate relationship. Sexual health is an important matter to think about since it is no longer safe to engage in unprotected sex. One must be aware that sexual relationships can expose people to the risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases (STD). No one can tell if a person is infected with STD. Even healthy-looking people can have the disease without them knowing it. Be sure that you and your partner are protected before engaging in any sexual activity. Unwanted pregnancy is also another consequence of sexual relationships which young people should think about. Many young people’s future have been ruined by getting pregnant even when they are not yet emotionally and psychologically ready for the responsibility that teenage pregnancy entails. Even if you don’t get pregnant or infected by STD, consider how you will feel if the relationship breaks up.

Many young people are not comfortable talking to their parents about this situation. It is important that you have a trusted adult or health care provider with whom you can discuss all your concerns and worries. Times like these can be very confusing for most young people and having someone to talk to would do wonders to gain more clarity and objective advice about sexuality.

Young people who make the decision to engage in any sexual activity should learn how to protect themselves aginst STD and prevent unwanted pregnancy. For contraception, there are various products out in the market that are effective in preventing pregnancy. Costs, methods of use, and level of protection against STD vary depending on the contraceptive.

There are two popular types of contraception, namely: the use of birth control pills and the condom. Both contraceptives can protect against pregnancy and STD. Males use some types of contraception that are usually different from what females normally use. It is good to know all about the different types of female and male contraceptions if you are into a sexual relationship. Together, the involved partners should figure out the best choice for the two of them. The type of contraception can have an effect on the health of both people in the relationship. Only females can get pregnant, but both males and females can get STD. Sexual intercourse always increase the risk for unwanted pregnancy and STD. Practicing safe sex with only one partner who is uninfected and has no other sexual partners can greatly lower such risk.

Birth control pills are small contraceptive tablets that usually contain two types of synthetic female hormones, the progestin and estrogen. This is called the “combination oral contraceptive”. Estrogen and progesterone are produced by the ovaries. These hormones prevent pregnancy by suppressing the pituitary gland, which stops the development and the release of the egg in the ovary, called ovulation. The progestin hormone also helps to prevent the sperm from reaching the egg and changes the lining of the uterus. Birth control pills contain only one hormone called progestin and considered to be the “mini-Pill.” This type of contraceptive works by suppressing ovulation and helping to prevent the male’s sperm from reaching the egg.

The combination pill is slightly more effective than the progestin-only pill. But there are some people whose bodies don’t react well to the estrogen in the combined pill. It is better that they take the progestin-only pill to avoid any complications from side effects. The birth control pill is highly effective if you take the pill exactly as directed by your health care provider. The pill is to be taken once a day, at the same time everyday. Be sure to have back-up contraception such as condoms during the remainder of the pill cycle when diarrhea or vomiting occur, or when you are taking some other medication that could change the effectiveness of the birth control pills.

Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, birth control pills have other medical benefits, such as easing menstrual cramps, regulating the menstrual cycle, reducing the amount and length of menstrual bleeding.

Having a sexual relationship entails great responsibility, not only to yourself, but to your partner as well. Always remember to engage in safe sex.



Amanda

Connie Limon asked:


Your feelings at this time may be very mixed. You may think it hard to believe you are actually pregnant. You may have feelings of being out of control and feelings of fear. You may need help with money and/or housing and do not know which way to turn. If you cannot tell your parents try talking to someone else you trust and who can help you at this time.

If you have feelings of fear that someone may hurt you because you are pregnant or if you want to hurt yourself, talk to a doctor, nurse, school counselor, or a pastor of a church. Any of these people will be able to help you. You can receive counseling about pregnancy and your choices from a qualified health care professional or agencies such as Planned Parenthood.

You do have choices about your pregnancy. Think carefully about having and caring for a baby. It is truly a “big deal.” If you decide to end the pregnancy, the earlier you do so the better. Depending on the stage of your pregnancy there are several options for you:

? Medical abortion can be done within 49 days from the first day of your last menstrual period. This method involves drugs taken (of course under the supervision of a qualified health care professional), which causes the baby to be expelled

? Menstrual aspiration can be done within 1-3 weeks after a missed menstrual period and involves using a syringe to remove the pregnancy from the lining of the uterus (also under the care of a qualified health care professional)

? Suction curettage can be done up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Under the care of a qualified health care professional the contents of the uterus is removed by a suction device that is inserted into the uterus. After 12 weeks of pregnancy this procedure may be called a “dilation and evacuation.”

? Labor-inducing abortion is used for abortions later in pregnancy. Drugs put into the vagina and injected into the uterus or given through an intravenous (IV) line induces labor

You also have choices about what to do after the baby is born. You can keep the baby or you can place the baby for adoption. You can also place the baby with foster parents for a short time until you can take care of your baby. The final decision about pregnancy is yours.

Think about what it means to be a mother and to take care of another person much of the day and night. There will not be much time for the things you used to do. Pregnancy and childbirth will change your life forever.

Caring for a baby is a lot of work and responsibilities that can enrich your life in ways you never dreamed were possible.

Caring for a baby takes a lot of time and money. You will still need to find time for yourself and school. Will you have help from friends, family, or neighbors to care for the baby when you need time away? Daycare can be expensive. There are agencies, however, that help you with daycare if you have no family or friends to help you. Qualified health care professionals, school nurses, counselors or social workers and agencies such as Planned Parenthood can help you find daycare or babysitting resources.

Is the baby’s father willing to help you? The baby’s father can and needs to play a role during pregnancy and birth if he is available to do so. He can learn to take care of the baby and share this responsibility with you. Many teenaged parents are not ready to commit to a marriage, however, even if you do not get married, the father is required by law to pay child support payments.

You and your baby will need a place to live, money for food, clothing, car seats, strollers, baby beds, play pens and many other items and accessories.

Prenatal care is vital for increasing your chances of a healthy pregnancy, birth and baby. The earlier you start your prenatal care the better it will be for you and the baby. Prenatal care includes medical care and counseling.

It is a good idea to take childbirth classes if you decide to keep your baby. Check in your area to see if there are special classes just for teenage pregnancy. In these classes you will learn more about pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding and becoming a parent. The classes can help teach you the skills you will need to take care of your baby which includes how to feed, diaper and bathe your baby.

If you are not already eating healthy, now is the time you definitely need to start. You will also need to avoid substances that may harm your baby such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs. Take only the drugs your health care professional prescribes to you and take them exactly according to his or her instructions. Do not increase or decrease the amount. Most usually pregnant women, teenage pregnancies or older, are not given even prescription medications, however, in some instances this may be necessary. Always follow the instructions of your health care professional.

The following are some healthier eating tips:

? Eat sandwiches and hamburgers with lettuce, tomato and other sliced vegetables

? Snack on fresh or dried fruits and/or vegetables

? Stay pretty much away from the cookies and candy bars, they will add weight but no nutrition for you or your baby

? Eat baked potatoes with butter or with low-fat sour cream

? Drink 100% fruit juice or milk more often than sodas

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can create a number of problems for your baby which includes:

?Mental, physical and emotional problems

No one should smoke during pregnancy or around you during pregnancy. This also can cause a number of problems which include:

? More likely to have a miscarriage

? Baby may not gain enough weight during your pregnancy

? Baby can be at a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome

After the baby is born smoking should still be prohibited. It can cause the baby to be ill more often and to have breathing problems.

The use of street drugs can cause severe problems which include:

? Miscarriage

? A baby born dead

? Birth defects

? Giving birth too early

? Having a baby too small or who is addicted

Realizing you are a pregnant may be scary. You do have choices and options, and there are people you can trust to help you if you cannot tell your parents.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.

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© 2007 Connie Limon All rights reserved



Francis

nameisaroll asked:


I know the basic rule of taking a pregnancy after you have missed your period. But… I have PCOS and I rarely get a period. I have to take medicine daily so that my hormones regulate and make my womanly parts work properly but I still don’t get periods very often. So, how long after intercourse do I need to wait before I can take a pregnancy test since I can’t wait to miss my period.

Grant

alicia_jane asked:


I have a 10 week old baby girl and was just in awe over the entire pregnancy (how incredible the whole experience was) and I am thinking about planning number 2. However, I hope that our seccond time around is just as incredible as the first. What are your thoughts…

Teresa

Groshan Fabiola asked:


The every day common home pregnancy test works by recognizing a certain hormone that is only present in the urine of woman; this hormone is called human chorionic gonadotropin and it first appears in the human blood stream when the fertilized egg implants its self in the wall of to uterus to begin growing and development. It first appears at about a six day period since the fertilization has occurred and than rapidly increases in quantity doubling in amount in about every 2 days. The test is only able to give a good proper answer after an amount of 14 days has passed since the fertilized egg has implanted its self in the uterus; it is also the time most likely for the first period to appear after the sexual contact has occurred. Still not all the test are accurate enough to give a proper prediction after only this short of an amount of time. Research has come up with an answer to the question when the perfect time to do the test? Would be and that is a week after your expected period before testing.

In order to sell their products as best they can, farmaceutical companies claim that the tests are accurate as soon as the day the woman misses her period. Still, studies made have shown that this is actually not so true. The fact is that humans are so different one from another that the level of hGC can vary a lot from woman to woman especially in the case where a pregnancy is suspected. A study made on the top 18 test at this time on the market has shown that only one of them was sensitive enough to actually give a good correct answer in all the cases. The other ones were able to do just 16 % of the actual pregnancies. The best time to do the test is as said earlier a week after the period should have came.

Scientists have still to develop a truly accurate test in such a way that it is possible to confirm the pregnancy in a woman the first day after the period should have come. The best test was able to pick up only a very faint trace of hormones in the urine showing a very little positive chance that the woman was pregnant.

In order to use the test as correctly as it should certain things must be done. The first would be to actually check the expiring date on the test. Only after this has been confirmed to still be valid the woman may proceed to taking the test. She must also check to see if the test hasn’t gotten in any contact with moist air or any water. If this is the case or suspicion do exist using a new one is the best next thing to do. Reading the instructions is a big must if the test is to be used correctly. Will some test require the women to pee directly on the test others may be more demanding requiring only a drop of urine to be placed at a certain spot on the test.

For more inforamtion about teenage pregnancy please visit http://www.pregnancy-1st-guide.com/teenage-pregnancy.htm or http://www.pregnancy-1st-guide.com/



Cortney

Becky S asked:


I’ve been suffering from insomnia during pregnancy for a couple months now and I want to know what the easiest way to cure insomnia during pregnancy is. I’ve taken those herbal remedies like Sleep-MD and they don’t seem to be much of a cure for insomnia. So what are my best options for curing insomnia during pregnancy?

Chloe