The
final trimester - an exciting
yet a period filled with apprehensive thoughts.
You can't wait to hold your baby yet you might
not feel quite ready. You will probably start
to feel weighted down by your baby's weight.
Your baby is piling on the fat rapidly. Hang
in there and enjoy the final weeks of having
your baby inside you.
Did
you know.. the different hormones produced
by your body in accordance with your emotions
are transmitted to your baby via the placenta.
Your baby hence becomes aware when you are
frightened and upset or happy and relaxed. |
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Cervix
dilation |
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Cervix dilation is also known as dilatation, it is a gradual
process where the mouth of the cervix widens from 0-10
centimeters (4 inches in width) during the course of..
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Yeast infections during pregnancy are common but fortunately
can be treated easily. Also known as Candida, this vaginal
infection is caused by an organism called Candida albicans.
The main reason for its..
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Fiber
During Pregnancy |
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Fiber is important for healthy digestion and bowel movements
during pregnancy. Without a fiber-rich diet during pregnancy
you become vulnerable to intestinal..
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Nuts
and Seeds during Pregnancy |
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Nuts and seeds during pregnancy are a good source of
essential fatty acids, fiber, protein and minerals including
calcium. Some nuts are also a good source of folate. Nuts
also contain useful plant..
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Fetal
Movements in the Third Trimester |
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Fetal movements in the third trimester will not be same
as those felt in the earlier months. Then, the uterus
was roomier to accommodate your baby's kicking and punching..
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Long
Labor |
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A long labor though normal can be difficult to handle.
It is especially common in first time pregnancies, with
labor lasting beyond the 12-18 grueling hour range without..
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Induction
Of Labor (IOL) |
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Induction of labor (IOL) means bringing on contractions
through external aids before your body goes into labor
naturally. IOL strengthens..
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Preparing
for a C-section |
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Sometimes a cesarean birth is best for you and your
baby. Though it is normal to have your share of anxieties,
almost all mothers and babies recover well after a c-section.
An operation can be scheduled (planned) or unscheduled..
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Glucose
Screening Test during Pregnancy |
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Pregnant women are offered the glucose challenge tests
when there are suspected cases of gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes can develop even if you have no history
of..
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Embryonic
and Fetal Facts |
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This page contains some interesting Embryonic and Fetal
Facts, compiled from various sources and arranged in random
order. We hope to add more of such fascinating facts and
get..
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Magnesium
During Pregnancy |
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Magnesium is an important mineral during pregnancy.
Magnesium During Pregnancy helps prevent many health concerns
from cropping up such as heart disease, diabetes and high
blood pressure. However..
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Radiation
and Pregnancy |
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Radiation comes in many forms. Ionizing radiation emitted
from x-rays can be worrisome to many pregnant women, and
rightfully so. It is dangerous for the developing fetus
to be exposed to high levels of..
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Vaginal
Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) |
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Once a cesarean, always a cesarean! Not necessarily
although this issue is still under scrutiny because of
the uncertainties involved. That explains the low percentage
of woman opting to give birth vaginally after..
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Chorioamnionitis
During Pregnancy |
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One in 100 pregnant women are diagnosed with chorioamnionitis,
which is a serious infection of the amniotic fluid, fetal
membranes and placental tissues. Chorioamnionitis is regarded
as a major cause of..
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Colds
and Flu During Pregnancy |
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With a suppressed immune system, pregnant women are
more susceptible to a bad head, common cold, the flu or
the seasonal allergy attack with greater frequency during
the pregnant months. Despite the misery..
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