TEN QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT NOT WANT TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT PREGNANCY Q1. Can I get pregnant following oral sex or heavy petting? No. You can only get pregnant from full sexual intercourse. Q2. How will I know if I am pregnant? If you have had sexual intercourse since your last period and you are late for your current period, you may be pregnant. Following implantation of the fertilised egg menstruation should not occur, hence for women who have been sexually active and who have previously menstruated regularly, the absence of a period should be put down to pregnanc...

After a pregnancy, many women end up wearing a "fat suit" for the rest of their lives, with saggy breasts, stretch marks, varicose veins, and cellulite dimples that take over their backside. What's more, after giving birth, many women are forced to get rid of their favorite clothes and shop for bigger, plus sizes for the rest of their lives. And secretly, many worry that their husbands will look at them differently because of their new mom bodies. (Statistics show that marital dissatisfaction often occurs after children are born.) Weight Gain during Pregnancy. Many women admit t...

Post pregnancy life or life after pregnancy brings so many questions; one of them is about menstruation care after pregnancy. You are constantly wondering as to when you will get your first period after pregnancy. Many women mistake the bloody discharge after delivery for period. That discharge, however, is not your period, but all the additional fluid coming out of your uterus. This discharge can last from one to two months and women do need to wear pads to avoid staining their clothes. The start of your menstrual cycle after pregnancy depends upon different factors, like your horm...

A pregnancy test is essential to confirm one’s pregnancy because all the subsequent steps depend on the findings of this test. The pregnancy test helps one to measure the level of a specific hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin(HCG), present in one’s urine. This hormone is produced when a fertilized egg gets rooted in the uterus and this usually occurs after six days of the fertilization. The level of HCG in the human bloodstream increases after the fertilization of the egg. A pregnancy test enables a woman to know about the increase in the level of the HCG in her bloodstream, general...

Here are a set of six questions about pregnancy that almost all women have in their mind while pregnant. We give you the answers to save you from unnecessary worry and confusion. 1. Is it too painful to give birth? Well, giving birth IS painful. However, it is more painful for some while for others, it may just be a smooth ride. Moreover, it depends on how you deliver the baby. An epidural birth makes you able to tolerate the pain better while in natural birth, it depends on how you breathe through pain to make it bearable. Other factors are your health and your capacity to withstand pai...

Few would disagree that hosting a baby shower is the only authentic means of pregnancy celebration. The joy that baby shower brings to the expectant mother is for real. Anybody who genuinely cares for the mom-to-be must seriously consider the option of planning a baby shower for her. For this is a prudent way of relieving the mother of her anxiety and reassuring her before she goes into pregnancy labor. Or you can comfort her and express your unconditional support to her by hosting a baby shower even after the baby is born. You may not be aware, but as per baby shower etiquette, there ar...

When you are pregnant, you will want to keep your body in the best shape possible. The many benefits of exercise during pregnancy are indisputable, but as with all physical influences on the body whilst pregnant, it should only be done under your doctor's supervision. There are many good, healthy and safe exercise routines out there for pregnant woman. Talking to your medical practitioner about your body's limits and your level of fitness is very important; as he will be able to help you assess what sort of routine will be safe for you and your expectant baby. There are many different c...

If you're like most new moms, you're eager to hang your maternity clothes in the back of the closet. Your favorite jeans won't fit when you leave the hospital, but there's good news. There's no secret to weight loss after pregnancy. Success hinges on a healthy diet, regular exercise — and plenty of patience. Weight gain in pregnancy is healthy and natural, but many women crave to return to their pre-pregnancy bodies. Always pair breastfeeding with other forms of post partum weight loss. Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds within the first 2 weeks of delivery. This weight may ...

Teen pregnancy has been a problem for most developing and industrialized countries alike for quite some time. And it seems that no matter how much information is out there concerning the issue of safe sex and how giving birth as a teen can damage a young person’s life the moment she decides to become a parent at such an early age, the issue remains just that, an issue. And in light of the recent Jamie Lynn Spears teen pregnancy issue, it seems that no matter how wealthy or well known one is, the problem of teen pregnancy seems to be all fun and games until someone becomes pregna...

While pregnant, you are likely to experience a number of aches, bruises and pains. You may also find that your mind is effected with loss of memory and clumsiness. Unfortunately, these are all part and parcel of the pregnancy gig. However, at times, pains can be an indication of other things concerning your health and the health of your unborn baby. Although you may just be experiencing the usual pregnancy pangs, you may be having symptoms of a pre-term labor. Of course, a pre-term labor is, as its name suggests, a labor which does not reach the full-term. Obviously, the earlier the baby...