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Ministry: ‘Support pregnant girls’

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Alcohol, Pregnancy and Brain Cell Death

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Pregnancy And Weight Gain

For every woman, getting pregnant is perhaps the most joyous episode in her life. This is because it is the fulfillment of their role to give new life to this world. As such, a lot of women eagerly awaits the moment when they will finally conceive. However, despite being replete with joy, pregnancy carries with it a lot of risks and difficulties. This is due to the fact that because pregnancy entails systemic changes in a woman’s body, there is always the possibility that something will go wrong somewhere. That is why a woman has to be so careful and vigilant of her health during pregnancy.

One of the factors that a woman should look out for during pregnancy is weight gain. Although some gain in weight is to be expected during pregnancy, extreme gain in weight is a clue that something is wrong about the woman’s health. It could mean some problems, such as preeclampsia wherein a pregnant woman gains weight at a very high rate.

Importance of Weight Gain

Weight gain is very important to a pregnant woman. This is because a pregnant woman now needs to take in nutrients for her and her baby. Even without the pregnancy, a woman typically gains weight as she gets older. With the growth of the baby in the woman’s tummy, gaining weight is typically expected.

The Right Weight Gain for a Pregnant Woman

Any pregnant woman must remember that whatever state of pregnancy she is in, she must gain weight. If a woman does not gain weight, then it is an indication of an even greater problem. Concerning weight gain during pregnancy, an obese woman should gain at least 11 pounds in weight while an underweight woman should gain up to 25 pounds during pregnancy. These figures should be almost doubled for those who are carrying twins.

The Right Way to Gain Weight during Pregnancy

Just because there is now the baby and pregnant woman to feed, it does not necessarily mean that she has to double her food intake. This is not always the correct way of gaining weight, although there may be some wisdom behind the decision to double the food intake. What is very critical is the kind of food taken and to make sure that both mother and child are given the proper nutrients needed to keep both healthy.

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During the first trimester, a woman begins to gain weight, although most of the increase in weight is due to water and the materials needed by the baby. During the next two trimesters, weight gain is spread fairly even. However, unlike with the first trimester, weight gain during this period is due mainly to the development of the baby. That is why it is very critical during this period that a woman puts a lot of emphasis on making sure that she and her baby gets the proper nutrients from the right kind and amount of food.

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Can a yeast infection cause a pregnacy test to come out negative …

Or is it impossible? No. A pregnancy test measures the amount of hormone (hCG) which is produced by the embryo after implantation. A yeast infection has nothing.

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Whether you are trying to get pregnant, or think you may already be pregnant, it can be extremely frustrating waiting to find out one way or the other! Lots of women cannot bear the wait between ovulation and menstruation and want to find out if they are pregnant sooner rather than later.

Fortunately many over-the-counter pregnancy tests can be taken on or after the day that your period was due – and some newer generation tests can even be taken a few days before menstruation. But, if you are really impatient to get results, you may be surprised to know that your body can be an excellent indicator if you monitor yourself carefully!

Many women experience some signs of pregnancy in the week before their period is due. Although these symptoms can mimic pre-menstrual symptoms, sometimes they are a little more severe. So you may feel you have a particularly bad dose of PMT and later realise that you were in fact pregnant!

Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within just a few days of conception; others experience nothing at all until a few weeks into the pregnancy.

Conception usually occurs within 8-10 days of ovulation and at this point your body starts to react to HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin), the pregnancy hormone. This is the hormone that pregnancy tests detect in a positive test. And it is the rapidly rising levels of HCG which cause the symptoms of pregnancy.

If you do suspect that you may be pregnant and are suffering from some or all of the symptoms outlined below, see your GP as soon as possible. It is important to receive medical care and to get a booking in appointment at hospital so that you can receive appropriate ante-natal care.

So what are the early signs of pregnancy?

·Nausea/ Vomiting

Otherwise known as “Morning Sickness”, this can occur very early on in pregnancy, even before you realise that you are pregnant. Many women think they may have a touch of food poisoning or are coming down with a cold! Although called morning sickness, it can occur at any time and can come in bouts or last all day and night! Eating little and often can help relieve it and you might find that dry crackers are very effective. The nausea often gets worse when you are hungry so it can be useful to keep some snack food with you at all times. The gag reflex is often easily triggered and simple acts like brushing your teeth can leave you hanging over the toilet bowl!

·Enhanced Sense of Smell and Taste

Lots of women become more sensitive to everyday smells and common foodstuffs, such as tea, coffee and toast, can trigger nausea. Your sense of taste may change dramatically and you may find you can no longer bear to drink or eat foods that you would normally enjoy! You may also notice a metallic taste in your mouth.

·Frequent Urination

This can happen as early as 1 week into the pregnancy. You may find you are running to the toilet a lot more often than normal and maybe even during the night. As the uterus rapidly enlarges after implantation, it presses on your bladder making you feel like you need to urinate. Often you will rush to the toilet only to pass a tiny trickle of urine!

Urine may also darken and have a stronger smell than normal so you should try to drink plenty of water. If you are concerned or experiencing pain speak to your GP in case you have a urinary tract infection.

·Breast Tenderness

It is very common for women to report that their breasts enlarge and become extremely tender very early on in pregnancy. Nipples also become very sensitive and enlarged and will darken in colour. Breast veins also become more noticeable – all in preparation for breastfeeding! Little bumps, Montgomery’s tubercles, also appear on the areola (the area surrounding the nipple) that will help to lubricate the breast during breastfeeding.

·Tiredness

You may feel absolutely exhausted very early on in pregnancy and throughout the first trimester. This is a result of rapidly rising HCG levels, very high progesterone levels and a higher than normal body temperature. Combine all that with frequent toilet trips and nausea and trying to hold down a job and it is no wonder pregnant women feel exhausted!

·Missed Period/ Cramping/ Backache/ Headaches

For most women this can be the first indication that they are pregnant but for the first few weeks of pregnancy you may experience cramping and have a feeling your period will arrive at any moment. Often the cramping is accompanied by back pain.

Obviously, any cramping and bleeding, even if it is light, should be reported to your doctor. Pregnant women also often experience more headaches than normal and again this can be a result of massive hormonal changes.

·Light Bleeding/ Spotting

About 8-10 days after ovulation some women experience some light bleeding which coincides with the time a period was due. Sometimes this can be mistaken for a light period. This bleeding is often implantation bleeding which is a result of the egg implanting in the uterus.

·Dizziness/ Fainting

Because pregnancy affects the sense of taste and smell lots of pregnant women unintentionally avoid food and skip meals. This causes low blood sugar levels which can lead to dizzy spells and fainting.

If you are standing for a long period of time the increased pressure of the uterus pressing on major arteries in your legs can lead to a fall in blood pressure which can also make you feel dizzy or faint.

·Constipation

In order to absorb all the nutrients that your developing baby requires, pregnancy hormones slow down your metabolism and this can lead to constipation. Try eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and drinking lots of water to help avoid constipation.

·Irritability

With lots of pregnancy hormones raging through your body, as well as coping with sickness and tiredness, is it any wonder pregnant women get easily irritated during early pregnancy? If you find yourself getting stressed and losing your temper try to take some gentle exercise, more rest and eat a healthy, balanced diet – if you can face it!

·Heartburn/ Indigestion

Although heartburn and indigestion are usually associated with the later stages of pregnancy, they can also occur early on for some women. HCG slows down digestion meaning that your stomach remains full for longer. Stomach acid can then make its way into your oesophagus and even to the back of your throat causing discomfort and even nausea. It can often be relieved with medication, so ask your doctor for some antacids suitable during pregnancy. Avoid eating heavy or spicy meals late in the evening as these can aggravate the problem!

·Changes in Complexion

You might notice your skin breaks out in spots as a result of all the pregnancy hormones coursing through your body but this often settles down by the second trimester! Any moles or liver spots may also darken due to increased skin pigmentation.

·Increased Cervical Mucous

Many pregnant women notice that they pass more cervical mucous than normal and that it is thick and white. This is normal in pregnancy. But if you notice an unusual smell or itching alongside it, consult your GP as Thrush is also a common pregnancy complaint!

·Weight Loss

Perhaps surprisingly you may lose weight during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, considering that most women try to eat more healthily, cut out alcohol and eat less due to a decreased appetite, it is completely normal! Couple that with a bigger bosom than usual and you may be complimented on how wonderful you are looking – often by unsuspecting individuals who are unaware of your pregnancy. Make the most of it while you can!

Enjoy your precious nine months!

About The Author

Sinead Hoben runs her own website, http://www.breastfeedingmums.com offering breastfeeding support and advice to pregnant and breastfeeding mums. Or visit BreastFeedingMums Blog, http://breastfeedingmums.typepad.com to discover the busy life and times of a breastfeeding mum!

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Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…

Parents ask commission to remove books from youth section of library

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Mistakes in last week’s episode

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Ectopic pregnancy that started in a miscarriage that the hospital ended with an Abortion!?

At the weekend i lost my baby/pregnancy at 9 weeks.
On the 10/8/09 my husband toke me to see my GP cause i was in alot of pain, couldnt stand up and my body kept shacking and i was being sick every 2 seconds but i was fine till i hit 6 weeks.
My GP sent me to the hospital right away and they said i was having an ectopic pregnancy but the baby was near the entres of my right tube and they wanted to end the pregnancy otherwise it would kill me. Me and my husband agreed to go ahead with what they said cause i couldnt handle anymore and we have an 8 month old baby already and i was scared of him growing up without his mum if the worst happened.
They didnt do anything and told me to come back on 22/8/09 and they would abort the pregnancy by pill.
Anyway, the day before the appointment i was rushed into hospital cause i was bleeding so bad and the pain was unreal and they told me i was miscarrying, sent me down for a scan and they said the baby had come away from my tube but there was nothing they could do to save the pregnancy – so they ended up giving me the Abortion pill anyway and said it would help end the miscarriage faster and cause i was in danger with having o-neg blood.
After it was all over, they told me to much damage has been done and i will never have another baby.
I nearly died on friday and my husband was so scared it was unreal.
Right now my head is messed up even tho i feel great with all the pain and sickness gone but i cant help but feel like i could of done something to stop it.

My question is – If me and my husband ever did want to try again, and thats a big if, is their woman out there that was told the same that had a normal pregnancy and got another child?
xxx

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