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- Tips for Preventing Teen Pregnancy - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Debra AspinallDespite us living in a sexually enlightened age, there are still too many unplanned teenage pregnancies. Of course a fourteen-year-old being pregnant is very different from a nineteen-year-old, but they are still both classed as teenagers so the statistics include girls at both ends of the ...
Views: 1162 - Tips To Follow When You Start In Labour - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Debra AspinallYou’ve almost made it. You have almost reached full term and now you have a mixture of feelings as your labour approaches. You’ll be feeling excited but possibly also a little worried. But one thing all pregnant women should be feeling at this stage is “prepared”. Here are some tips for labour ...
Views: 815 - Top Ten Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Debra AspinallSome women are so tuned in to their bodies, they know the minute they fall pregnant, while for others the early signs of pregnancy are not so obvious. If you think you might be pregnant but are unsure, here are the top ten signs to look out for... 1, Missed period One of the most obvious ...
Views: 1006 - Travelling While Pregnant – Precautions You Should Take - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Debra AspinallGPs usually agree to reasonable travel plans for their pregnant patients unless they are already considered at risk from hypertension, diabetes, bleeding, or have a history of miscarriage. If you are not considered “high risk” it’s still a good idea to discuss your travel plans with your ...
Views: 987 - Vaginal Discharge as an Early Sign and Symptom of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Debra AspinallFor some women an increase in the amount of their vaginal mucoid discharge can be the first sign of pregnancy. The quantity of this discharge varies from woman to woman throughout their pregnancy, but a certain amount is considered normal. If the discharge becomes offensive, profuse causes ...
Views: 1015 - Ways to Get Pregnant Faster - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Debra AspinallMany women spend years trying to NOT get pregnant. But when they decide the time is right to start a family impatience sets in and they want it to happen as quickly as possible. So that’s the question, how to get pregnant faster? Here are some sensible suggestions. Stop using birth ...
Views: 1530 - Weekly Guide to Pregnancy - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Debra AspinallWEEK ONE TO WEEK 12 The first 12 weeks of pregnancy is known as the first trimester. While this is a time of major development for the foetus, many women do not even now they are pregnant for the first few weeks. Once all the pregnancy signs have been spotted, and a positive test reveals ...
Views: 964 - Weight Gain During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Debra AspinallMany mums struggle with post-baby fat and look enviously at slim-line celebrities who seemingly snap back into shape just weeks after giving birth. But the thing that most celebrities know is that if you don’t gain too much excess weight during pregnancy, you are not going to have a problem ...
Views: 921 - Weight Gain Through The Stages of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Debra AspinallOne of the biggest concerns among mums-to-be is whether or not they are gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy. Throughout your stages of pregnancy you are weighed by your medical team to help you keep on track. It’s an important issue. Gain too much weight and you’ll not only ...
Views: 854 - What are the Reasons for a Late Period? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Debra AspinallMany women trying to conceive will know their menstrual cycle like the back of their hand. They know all the pregnancy symptoms to look out for – the dull ache that can come with ovulation, the tiny twinge that could mean implantation is taking place, the precise moment their next bleed is due ...
Views: 644 - What are the Reasons for a Late Period? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Debra AspinallMany women trying to conceive will know their menstrual cycle like the back of their hand. They know all the pregnancy symptoms to look out for – the dull ache that can come with ovulation, the tiny twinge that could mean implantation is taking place, the precise moment their next bleed is due ...
Views: 1644 - What Are The Smoking Effects on Fertility? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Debra AspinallEveryone should surely know by now that couples – both the male and female - should stop smoking if they are trying for a baby as smoking effects on fertility are well documented. Women who smoke have a higher risk of fertility problems than non-smokers. This risk increases for those who ...
Views: 978 - What fertility signs are you likely to display? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Debra AspinallWhen a woman ovulates, hormonal changes in her body can cause a range of symptoms. If a woman is aware of these changes she can tell when she is at her most fertile and therefore most likely to conceive. Ovulation calculators and ovulation calendars will of course pin point very accurately ...
Views: 1251 - What Happens During Week 12 and Week 15 of Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Debra AspinallMany women choose to wait until the significant 12 weeks pregnant landmark to share the happy news of their pregnancy. At the end of the first trimester and the start of the second, there are more visible signs of pregnancy with a nicely rounded tummy, and there is statistically less ...
Views: 1519 - What is a High-Risk Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Debra AspinallIt can be very scary to be told that you are classed as a high-risk pregnancy but this just means the doctors want to keep a closer eye on you to make sure you and the baby are happy and healthy every step of the way. So what makes you high risk? There are certain conditions that put you in ...
Views: 944 - What is Still Born Babies? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Debra AspinallThere can be few things more traumatic for a woman to go through than giving birth to a still born baby. The definition of still born, or a still birth, is a baby which is born dead after 24 complete weeks of pregnancy. If a woman loses her baby earlier than the 24 week stage it is classed ...
Views: 1165 - What to Buy For a Newborn Baby - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Debra AspinallResist the urge to buy, buy, buy when you have a baby on the way. There are of course some essential newborn baby items you’ll need to buy, but many items can be borrowed from friends or family, bought second-hand or even ignored altogether. Here are the most essential newborn baby ...
Views: 1255 - When is The Best Time to Have Another Baby? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Debra AspinallWhile there is no perfect time to have another baby, some times are definitely better than others and properly spacing pregnancies may improve your chances of having a baby that is healthier and stronger. Research has shown that leaving less than 18 months or more than 59 months - calculating ...
Views: 785 - When Would Symptoms of an Ectopic Pregnancy Show Up? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Debra AspinallAn ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants itself outside the womb. The NHS records show that around 11,000 ectopic pregnancies occur in the UK each year, although the figure is probably much higher. Here are the symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy to look out for and when you ...
Views: 953 - Which pregnancy test is best? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Debra AspinallTo work out the answer that question you first have to know how home pregnancy tests work. Basically they detect the presence of the pregnancy hormone hCG (Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin), in your urine. This pregnancy hormone is produced in your body when a fertilised egg implants in ...
Views: 1074 - Why are Some Pregnant Women Afraid of Natural Deliveries? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Debra AspinallThe percentage of women having caesareans rather than spontaneous, vaginal deliveries, has grown in recent years. In the UK around 20% of births are now c-sections and not just for medical reasons. These 'elective’ caesareans are supposed to be an option if a pregnant woman has already had an ...
Views: 1110 - Why to Join Baby Clubs? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Debra AspinallOnline baby clubs are really useful not only as a source of free baby samples, but also for giving good advice on what you really need to buy for baby before she arrives. A useful list of essential and useful items includes:- - Clothes, including sleeping suits and vests, cardigans, ...
Views: 1073 - Why Weight Gain is Important in Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Debra AspinallKeeping tabs on your weight during pregnancy can be confusing. It is difficult to know if you are putting on too many excess pounds or if you not taking on enough calories for your baby. Eating for two is an old adage that has long been proved wrong however it is important to gain a certain ...
Views: 1669 - Your Baby’s Development through Play - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Debra AspinallAs adults, we give the term “child’s play” to a task that we find particularly easy. But for your child, playing is of the upmost importance for their development. Baby development month by month can be significantly aided by playtime! Playing can improve social skills, speech development and ...
Views: 703 - Your maternity wardrobe - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Debra AspinallThanks to the images of stylish pregnant celebrities, and fashion designers realising that expectant mums still like to look good throughout their pregnancy weeks, there is a world of fashion just waiting to be explored by mums-to-be. There was a time when it was a choice between baggy ...
Views: 815 - Your pregnancy step-by-step - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Debra AspinallSo you are pregnant…. Congratulations! Now you’ll want to work out exactly when your baby will be born! Sorry, that’s not really possible. Even using a pregnancy calculator you can’t predict exactly when your little one will decide to make an appearance. What a pregnancy calculator CAN do ...
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