San Jose: Ectopic Pregnancies and STDs
There is a strong connection between sexually transmitted diseases and ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy may actually be a cause of an STD. Ectopic pregnancy occurs in about one in every 100 pregnancies. The increase is thought to be because of a rise in the number of women getting pelvic inflammatory disease. This is usually a result of the sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia.... Read the story »
Pregnancy Questions and Answers
19 weeks & strange lump on bottom of my foot? So this is my first pregnancy. I’m 19 weeks and yesterday, I find a strange lump on the bottom of my foot. It’s more towards the heel, but not in/on the heel. It’s probably the size of a small grape. It feels hard inside. It’s not sore unless I walk around for a while or…
19 weeks 5 days and..? Okay,... Read the story »
Blood or Urine tests and a pelvic exam are necessary to confirm pregnancy
Blood or Urine tests and a pelvic exam are necessary to confirm pregnancy.
Urine Pregnancy TestThe most simple way to confirm pregnancy is to buy a pregnancy testing kit available in drug stores, two weeks after a missed period or earlier. It is based on the detection of pregnancy hormone in the urine. The first urine specimen of the day is preferred for testing as it has more concentration... Read the story »
Hcg Levels in Early Pregnancy
Pregnancy tests – whether home tests or blood tests – measure hcg levels in early pregnancy. Pregnancy tests will show a positive result if hcg is detected. Hcg stands for “human chorionic gonadotropin”, which is measured in milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/ml).
When is Hcg Detected?
Hcg levels in early pregnancy can be detected approximately... Read the story »
Creative Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy
Congrats you are pregnant and you are over the moon excited! Are you anxiously waiting to share the news with your partner? Here are some fun and creative ideas on telling your partner that you are pregnant!
One suggestion is to buy a bib that reads, ‘I love Daddy’ and put it somewhere that your partner will see. Prepare a candlelight dinner and share your... Read the story »
How To Hide A Pregnancy
For most couples, the joy of parenthood is the absolute delight. The birth of a new life, as it goes in the realms of hearsay, settles the foundation for ever-growing love in the lives of the parturient duo. But from the moment the pregnancy test or PT, as it is referred to in the common linguistics, comes out positive, the mother is more worried about the tummy pushing out of limits... Read the story »
Pregnancy Week 5 – Here Comes the Morning Sickness
Being 5 weeks pregnant starts a whole new period in your pregnancy. It is around this time that most women begin to experience those dreaded two words, morning sickness. But, morning sickness isn’t the only thing taking place with you and your baby as you will soon see. Here’s a look into pregnancy week 5 and what is now happening with you and your growing baby.
Week... Read the story »
How Heartburn Can Occur During Pregnancy and How it Can Affect you
Heartburn and chest pain can occur anytime during your pregnancy especially in the first trimester. It is important to know how they come about, what causes them and especially how they can be avoided or cured.
During pregnancy the placenta secrets a higher quantity of progesterone in order to relax the uterine muscles; that is how the uterus can keep the baby. Progesterone... Read the story »
Watching Out for Early Signs of Pregnancy
Learning about the early signs of pregnancy can help reduce anxiety and worry. Usually, the worry sets in when the period comes late. Am I pregnant? Why is my period so late this month? What am I going to do if I’m really pregnant? These thoughts could be swimming through your mind. The level of anxiety is especially intense if the pregnancy is not a planned one.
However,... Read the story »
Early Symptoms of Pregnancy
Some very early pregnancy symptoms show up almost right away, even prior to missing a period. In this article, you will discover what to look for if you think you could be pregnant.
Early pregnancy symptoms can be difficult to pin down because they are much like the symptoms of PMS. You could just think that what you are experiencing is typical and means that your period... Read the story »
