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Is getting pregnant after a miscarriage any different from getting pregnant if you never been pregnant before?

Yes and no. No different because you still have to fall pregnant at your ovulation time and it is better to know when that will happen.

But it is also different because you need to look at the reasons why a miscarriage occur in the first place and try to avoid it happening again.

Miscarriages can occur for different reasons: being under stress, contracting an illness, physical trauma or many other reasons that remain unknown.

The reasons that remain unknown are normally related to fetus abnormalities. And very often it is due to fertilization which occurs because of old sperm with an old egg that is defective.

Let me explain…

In order to achieve healthy conception you need a freshly released egg and fresh sperm. Sperm is considered to be fresh and viable on 1st and maybe 2nd day after ejaculation. But the normal life span of sperm is around 3 days.

So, if on the third day after ejaculation the sperm fertilizes the egg, the pregnancy is likely to abort in the early stages.

The same thing can happen with old eggs. The egg is healthy and viable on the 1st and maybe on the 2nd day after being released from the ovaries then becomes old and potentially defective. Fertilization of this egg will probably end up in a miscarriage.

So, how to avoid fertilization with old sperm or an old egg? First, you need to know the length of your cycle and the exact time of your ovulation.

Ovulation normally occurs on day 14 of your cycle if your cycle is the normal 28 days. So, in order to avoid old sperm you should abstain from intercourse at least two days before ovulation (abstain on 11th and 12th day).

Then during ovulation time you should have frequent intercourse (on day 13 and 14).

Then, to prevent fertilization of an old egg you should abstain again on the day 15.

If your cycle is long (longer then 28 days) your egg stays inside longer which makes the egg old before it even gets released. So, women with long cycles will have more problems getting pregnant and carry healthy pregnancy then women with shorter cycles.

If you period is long you should try natural methods first to make your cycles shorter. These include improving your general health, improving your diet, doing moderate but regular exercise, having enough rest and relaxation, taking vitamins and other things that make you healthier.

Very often general health improvements practiced for 3-4 months or so will be enough to regulate your cycle. When your cycle gets to 28 days or less you should start watching for fertility signs and try to pinpoint your time of ovulation. Then plan your sexual activity in order to avoid old sperm and old egg.

When you ovulate later than day 15 of your cycle, it is a good idea not to try to conceive at all. This pregnancy is likely to abort in the early stages or be somehow defective because of a potential old egg.

To sum up, you can have a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage but there are a few things you should look at. First, is there a reason why you had a miscarriage?

Secondly, you should look at your cycle: the length of it and when you ovulate.

And thirdly, you should work on avoiding old sperm meeting an old egg. It seems like a lot of work you have to do but eventually all this work is likely to result in what you want – a baby.

If this seems complicated it is only a matter of some education. I have helped many people to understand how this all works, so it is not impossible. All you have to do is spend a little time learning and you increase you chances of a good pregnancy 10 fold.



By: Irina Webster

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So the rabbit died as they said in the old days. You got two pink lines on your home pregnancy test and your doctor confirmed it. You are going to be a mommy! Congratulations, you have an incredible journey ahead of you. You are going to need plenty of energy to grow a life inside of you and a good workout routine will help you.

A lot of women are under the misconception that exercise during pregnancy is bad. Unless you have complications such as a threatened miscarriage or you are a high risk pregnancy, most doctors will recommend you exercise throughout your pregnancy. Exercising during pregnancy can help you balance your hormones, help loosen your bowel movements, relieve stress, and help avoid or control gestational diabetes. It also can help you with your weight gain and make labor and delivery a little easier on you. There are some modifications though you will have to make to your exercise routine and some guidelines to follow especially if you have not really exercised before you were pregnant.

First get your doctors ok to exercise through out your pregnancy. As I said earlier, unless you have a complication your doctor will more than likely give you the ok. Once you have the ok, think about what exercises you did in the past. If you have not done much, start off slowly. Walk for about five minutes a day and add an additional five each week until you are up to thirty minutes. Even if you have worked out before you got pregnant, you do need to tone it down a little because you are going to be carrying extra weight.

You want to make sure you do low impact activities that will get your blood pumping but not get you out of breath. If you have exercised before you should keep your target heart rate at 140-150. It is going to be less if you never really exercised before. This does not mean you have to run out and get a heart rate monitor; you can do the talk test. If you are doing your exercise and you find that you can not talk without feeling winded, you are working out too hard. You want to find it a little challenging to talk but not be huffing and puffing.

So what kind of exercises should you do? Almost every doctor will tell you to walk. Walking just thirty minutes a day, three times a week will have a positive impact on your pregnancy. Yoga and Pilates is becoming the hip thing to do and help with your mental health while pregnant. Make sure you do a pregnancy geared class or video since they are designed specifically for your new body. Aerobics are good also, along with walking you have swimming, or even light jogging will work.

So what should you avoid, most doctors will recommend that you cut out any sit-ups and some weight lifting after your first trimester. This is because once you hit four months, your uterus will probably be slitting on at least one of your major veins and can slow your blood returning to your heart. So take it easy on those crunches. NO matter how many you do while your pregnant you are still going to get a baby belly!

How long should you exercise? Well, that is really up to you. Some women report being able to exercise all the way up to their delivery date while others have to stop by the time they hit their third trimester. When you are pregnant you really need to listen to your body and if you find you can not walk as much as you could a month ago, then you need to stop. Do not push yourself. It is not the time for the “no pain no gain” motto. Rest when your body tells you too.

Gone are the days when being pregnant meant you should do nothing. You can still exercise. Keep in mind though you are exercising to maintain a healthy pregnancy, not to lose weight during your pregnancy.

By: Jess Harley

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You are three weeks into your second trimester when you are 15 weeks pregnant. You will find that your energy is returning and you are able to stay up later at night. In spite of how energetic you feel, you still need to get a full nights sleep because the baby benefits from your rest just as much as you do. Your belly is also growing at this stage making you visibly pregnant. This could cause you some discomfort when you lie down. Adding extra pillows to the bed can help you feel more comfortable, especially a body pillow that you can wrap your arms and legs around. You may start to feel too warm at night and this can affect your internal body temperature. It is best to turn down the heat at night and add more blankets to the bed if your partner finds it cold. You will probably throw these off as you sleep and become warmer.

Although the baby is starting to move about inside the uterus, you do not have any fluttery feelings yet. This won’t happen for another few weeks. When you do start to feel the movements, they will feel quite similar to gas rumblings and you won’t notice them until they become more frequent.

The babys neck and shoulders are well formed at 15 weeks and the head is in the proper position in the body. Eyelashes and eyebrows will start to develop at this stage and some hair will start growing on the head. The eyes are also in the right spot but the baby cannot see yet because the eyes are shut. However, he/she can sense light through the shut lids.  If you shine a flashlight in your tummy and concentrate on what you feel, you may even feel the movement as the baby moves away from the light. The ears start to look human and less like those of an alien.

One thing you will be able to feel is the baby hiccoughing. Since the baby can suck and swallow at this stage of the pregnancy, there will be times when it swallows too much amniotic fluid. You will be able to feel a slight thumping sensation when this happens. By now the baby has grown to a length of about 4 inches and weighs about two ounces.

Since the baby will start to grow faster after the 15th week, you do need to make sure your diet is filled with healthy foods that will supply you and the baby with the nutrients you need for energy. Even though you may have unusual cravings, try to stay away from eating too much junk food because you may feel as if you are constantly hungry. You may be glad that morning sickness has passed, but it can still crop up when you least expect it, such as when you get a strong smell of certain foods.

Even though you have a little baby bump, you have only gained about five pounds. The baby is only about the size of an apple and the arms seem to be longer than the legs.

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You can still get pregnant even if you have been on the pill for years or months. Pills are almost a hundred percent effective in preventing pregnancies, but it is only true if you use it perfectly. By perfect, we’re talking taking the pill without miss at the same time throughout your cycle. Missing one dose or taking one late drastically ups your chances of getting pregnant at your next sexual encounter. If you only rely on the safety net your pill provides every time you have sex, it’s high time to start thinking about requiring your partner to use a condom or using another method together with the pill. Without these precautions, you seriously risk getting pregnant on birth control.

 

Of course, there are really no foolproof ways about avoiding the bump especially if you are a fertile, healthy young woman. The condom may break, your cervical cap can get dislodged or, sometimes, it’s just your luck. For these occasions, there’s always Plan B.

 

What’s your Plan B?

 

Plan B is an emergency contraception pill that contains the hormone progestin. Also known as the “morning after pill,” it is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy from occurring after you have unprotected sex.

 

Unknown to many, you don’t get pregnant immediately after having unprotected sex. Clinically, you only get pregnant when the fertilized egg implants itself in your uterus. Even if your egg has been fertilized, you are not technically pregnant until it implants itself. Of course, sperm cells still have to swim through your reproductive system to find your egg; an activity which can take hours or days at most. This said, Plan B offers you an advantage if you use it properly.

 

How to put the Plan into action?

 

The key to using Plan B is all about the timing. You don’t want the sperm to reach your egg and you certainly do not want the fertilized egg implanting itself in your womb. Plan B is best taken the morning after or less than 72 hours after you had unprotected sex. Given this most important bit about using Plan B, here are some general guidelines that can help it work for you well:

 

Get Plan B as soon as you can.

Plan B is available by prescription but is sold over-the-counter in most pharmacies. Get a prescription from your health care provider so you can get it ASAP. If your local drugstore does not carry Plan B or is out of stock, you can log on the Internet and buy it from an online pharmacy. Many reputable online pharmacies deliver medications, especially those that are critical like Plan B, within two to three days so you’re still right within the ideal time of taking it.

 

Take the first dose at once and the second one 12 hours after.

Plan B comes in two doses. Take the first one immediately or within three days of having unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the more effective it’ll be for you. Be prepared for side effects like drowsiness or nausea. The second dose should be taken 12 hours after you took the first dose.

 

Using Plan B can make you safe for unplanned pregnancy but remember that it is not a form of regular birth control. After five days, use a personal pregnancy kit just to be sure. Alternatively, you can also visit your doctor to be doubly sure.

By: kristine

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The worst news in the world a Pregnant mum can recieve WARNING SENSITIVE MATERIAL !

(Sensitive Article for pregnant mums written by S Sudlow of Cheeky Chums).

 

A word of warning before any pregnant mum reads this important article.Sometimes reading too much baby information can be dangerous.We are allowing you to read this not to fill you head with worry but to give you a basic awareness what some mums have to face up to when they first find out they are pregnant.A major shock that can have a devastating inpact for you and your family.

 

By giving you this news which we feel you should know about so that if you too are told some dreadful news you can remember this article and have the knoweledge at your fingertips staright away. without doctors messing around with news they dont know how to tell you.Or making you so scared the outcome looks so bleak it puts terror in your minds and leaving you with only one way out an abortion!!!

 

This is not the case. we are presenting you with some information first before any doctors tells you bad news. To give you an insight before hand and tell you the other options so you do not later make the mistake of having a termination.

Have your heard of Anencephaly it is a congenital birth defect that occurs in approximately one in one thousand pregnancies. It is a neural tube defect, just as is spina bifida. Life expectancy for a baby with anencephaly after birth is just a few hours, sometimes a few days at most.

As the malformation is usually detected during a pre-natal scan, parents are confronted with a choice between life and death.you can click on this link to find out more about this condition.By carrying the baby to term you can spend some qulity time with your wanted baby until it finally passes away at baby’s own time. You can give it love, treasure memories , moments which can last a lifetime rather than getting rid of the baby early and not knowing your baby at all.you can click on this link to find out more about this condition.

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What is Trisomy 13 ?

Trisomy 13 is a chromosomal abnormality. It is also known as Patau Syndrome. It is one of many chromosomal abnormalities which have been identified. One which everyone knows of is Downs Syndrome, which is similar, but less serious.

The abnormalities in these syndromes are caused by an extra chromosome being transferred to the fetus during initial development. Normally, 23 chromosomes from the father, and 23 from the mother, combine to ‘create’ the child. In these cases an extra copy of one of the chromosomes (in Anastasia’s case, the 13th) is added, giving a total of 47, instead of 46. This causes abnormal development in the womb.

Trisomy 13 babies usually don’t have a long life, 70% pass away within 7 months of birth. Many are still-born, or miscarry. The children who last past a year usually only live for another year or two. Only one recorded case has lived past childhood.

Common abnormalities include badly formed, or damaged brain structure, heart defects, cleft lip and palette, unformed, or badly formed, eyes and ears, Simian crease (frowning brow), twisted limbs, etc.

Anastasia had no formed eyes, cleft lip and palette, and slightly deformed ankle and wrist joints. Her internals were surprisingly fine, except for her heart, which was large and weak.

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By: Sheila Sudlow Of Cheeky Chums

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If you are expecting pregnancy, you might be undergoing some body changes and experience early pregnancy symptoms. Many women tend to ignore some of the symptoms that they come across after conceiving and fail to detect their pregnancy. Therefore, it is essential to take a note of every single body change you observe in order to confirm pregnancy. Many symptoms are even experienced before conceiving, but then check out the intensity of arrival of those symptoms. Observe carefully and inform your physician in detail. The early stage of pregnancy brings a number of symptoms to every woman.

However, not every pregnant woman experiences the same group of symptoms in their early stage at the same propensity. Your symptoms may not resemble with those experienced by one of your acquaintances. Therefore, if you have missed one of the pregnancy symptoms one of your close acquaintances has felt, it does not mean you have some complications. It is our endeavor to impart you knowledge on the pregnancy symptoms that are most likely to appear in the early trimesters, signaling that you are pregnant. Check out below what possible signs you may expect during the early stage of your pregnancy.

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Each early pregnancy symptom gives indication of your pregnancy. On the other hand, unusual pregnancy symptoms and sudden changes in pregnancy symptoms may signal you that you might have some complications. In that case, you should not delay and must rush to doctor immediately. Identifying which symptom is normal and which is not, is only possible when we have a clear idea about pregnancy signs. Read our guidance on early pregnancy symptom to acquire information on occurrence of pregnancy signs. Our information will help you prepare yourself better for pregnancy. So let us start with early pregnancy symptoms:

1. Missed periods – many women feel tizzy and anxious when periods have crossed due dates. Missed period, according to the most of the individuals and pregnant women is a prominent indication of pregnancy. However, a missed period may follow other factors as well, such as certain medications or side effects of medical treatments, stress etc. Therefore, consult your doctor immediately when your period is overdue whether it is an early pregnancy symptom or not.

2. Implantation Bleeding – Right after conceiving, you might notice slight bleeding, which is, as per medical experts, known as implantation bleeding. As the fertilized egg implants itself to the uterus wall, you may find some vaginal spotting which is normal and very common early pregnancy symptom.

3. Abdominal cramping – Many pregnant women complain about cramping pain and contraction in their uterus as they experience during periods when before pregnancy. This is also considered as a strong indicator of pregnancy.

4. Tender, Swollen Breasts – If you are having sore, swollen and tender breasts, take it seriously and inform your physician or take a home pregnancy test. Some women experience this every month just before their periods start!

5.Morning Sickness – This is another very common early pregnancy symptom. Morning sickness is usually experienced as a feeling of nausea during morning and any other time of the day as well. You may as well feel an increased sensitivity to taste and smell due to this queasy feeling during early pregnancy. However, it is up to you to differentiate between indigestion and morning sickness!

If you have experienced all, some or one early pregnancy symptom of the above, get a home pregnancy test kit and get yourself tested, if you have any dubious results, talk to your doctor without any delay.

By: Apurva Shree

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When you are pregnant it is increasingly important to watch what you eat. Since you are now eating for two every bad nutritional choice will not just effect you, but also your baby. In general terms, there are two things that you need to be monitoring. First, you need to monitor how much you are eating as getting the correct caloric intake during pregnancy is crucial. Secondly, you need to be watching what you eat because the wrong types of food can be damaging to your baby. In this article I will discuss both the above issues in greater detail and provide you with some solid nutritional advice for your nine month pregnancy.

As already stated getting your caloric intake right is very important during pregnancy. Consuming too many calories and putting on too much weight whilst pregnant can increase your risk of contracting a blood pressure related disease. Contrastingly, not getting enough calories during your pregnancy can lead to your baby being born underweight and even slow down fetal development.

So where do you go for advice for on the number of calories you should be consuming each day? Your doctor should always be your number one port of call. They are professionally trained in this area and also know about you and any specific issues affecting you and your baby. Every pregnant woman is unique and will have slightly different requirements. Therefore, your doctor is the best source of information in this area and should not be overlooked in favour of this article.

However, you can determine the general amount of calories you need using a free online BMR & Caloric Intake Calculator (just do an Internet search). This calculator will determine your recommended daily caloric intake BEFORE pregnancy. You then need to add approximately 300 daily calories to this figure during your second and third trimester to support your baby’s increased rate of growth. Generally, no additional calories are needed during the first trimester but again this may not be the case for you. Only your doctor will know for sure.

Once you have your daily caloric intake sorted you also need to consider what you are eating. There are a number of foods that you need to cut down on or even avoid completely whilst you are pregnant. I have outlined three of these foods in the list below:

1) Alcohol:- Whilst there are no set recommendations on the amount of alcohol you can consume during pregnancy, a number of sources suggest that the number of alcohol related birth defects is on the rise. Alcohol can also potentially lead to miscarriage, low birthweight or stillbirth. These are quite significant risks which can be avoided by giving up alcohol during your pregnancy. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy but if you want to be a responsible mother you should have the discipline to avoid alcohol for nine months.

2) Uncooked Meat & Dairy Products:- Deli meats, undercooked eggs, unpasteurised cheeses etc often contain pathogens (such as e.coli, salmonella and listeria). These pathogens can lead to serious infection for both you and your baby. In pregnant women the symptoms can include diarrhea, vomitting and dehydration. In the baby these pathogens can ultimately lead to stillbirth and miscarriage. Therefore, if you are a fan of these types of food try to limit your intake during pregnancy or avoid them completely if you can.

3) Unwashed Fruits & Vegetables:- By consuming unwashed fruit or vegetables you are putting yourself at serious risk of Toxoplasma infection. Whilst Toxoplasma is generally not a risk for pregnant women it can be seriously damaging for undeveloped babies. It only takes a few seconds to wash the fruits and vegetables you consume so make sure you always clean your fruit and veg before consumption. This small act can make a huge difference to the health of your unborn child.

This article is not intended to scare you or make you worry. My aim is to make you aware that things you didn’t previously regard as important could now be very important. An undeveloped child is much more fragile than a fully developed human being and as an expectant mother you are ultimately responsible for the health of your baby. If you want the best for your baby, read this article, take the advice on board and then go consult your doctor regarding your diet as an expectant mother.



By: Tom Parker

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