Article written by Weight Gone Now Pregnancy Diet Being pregnant means that your body needs more than your normal intake of vitamins, minerals, protein and energy so that your baby is healthy. This doesn’t mean that you have to eat enough for two, increasing your diet by an extra 300 calories per day is enough. You can get all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need from a well balanced and varied diet – which …
Pregnancy Fertility Causes & Stats
Pregnancy Fertility One in ten couples are childless. The causes of infertility are: 35% are due to male fertility problems 35% are due to female fertility problems 30% are due to both male and female fertility problems Pregnancy fertility is not an issue for 9 out of 10 couples who become pregnant within a year of trying, the other 10% of couples are those that may have some fertility issues. Despite lots of research into …
Pregnancy & Miscarriages
Chances of a miscarriage in a pregnancy Miscarriages happen in about one in eight confirmed pregnancies Its believed to be about one in four of all pregnancies, where miscarriages can occur at a very early stage and are mistaken for a period. The chances of having a miscarriage increase as you get older, or if you have had a miscarriage before. Three quarters of miscarriages occur in the first trimester. If you have a miscarriage …
Tips for Maternity Clothes
Article by Chic Jewelry Maternity clothes can be a cause of stress shopping for them into a traumatic experience for a women. There are limited designs to choose from, those dresses you do like are too expensive for just a couple of months use, and how do you judge how big you need them and if they will fit when your body is changing so much. Here are a few simple tips that will help …
Estimating your due date for Pregnancy
Pregnant? Estimate your Due Date Your estimated Due Date is given to you by your Doctor. A normal full term pregnancy can last between thirty eight to forty two weeks, that is why it is only an estimate. Hence, only 4% of women give birth on their due date. The duration of the pregnancy is 265 days on average from fertilisation to full term delivery. The difficulty is that the day of fertilisation is not …
Infertility Treatments
This is a guest submission by Linda Chapin. Infertile Treatments Infertility has a number of potential causes, and so there are a range of treatments for infertility, here are the common ones Low Sperm Count The normal ejaculation has between 60 and 100 million sperm present. If there are less than 5 million sperm present this will have a major impact on the ability to achieve pregnancy. If a low count is found, the testicles …
Fit Pregnancy & Exercise for Pregnant Women
Fit Pregnancy Fit Pregnancies require you to carefully plan your moderate exercise. Moderate exercise during your pregnancy is important, however it should not be too strenuous because your body is already under stress from the changes that are happening from your pregnancy. Your joints and tissues become softer and more prone to injury, the amount of blood pumping around your body has increased, and your lungs will not be able to expand as much as …
Early Pregnancy Symptoms – Am I Pregnant?
Am I Pregnant ? Signs of being Pregnant Signs of Being Pregnant and Early Pregnancy Symptoms The common signs of being pregnant are: Morning Sickness Feeling nausea during the first trimester is a very common sign of being pregnant and one of the early pregnancy symptoms. This sickness feeling is commonly called “morning sickness”, even though you can feel sickness anytime of day not just first thing in the morning. The sickness feeling can very …
Pregnancy Tests – How Does Pregnancy Test Work?
Pregnancy Tests A positive Home Pregnancy Test is for a lot of women the first confirmation that they are pregnant. Home Pregnancy tests are easy to use, inexpensive, and can be done in the privacy of your home. Here I will try answer the common questions How does a Pregnancy Test work? A Pregnancy Test works by looking for a hormone in the urine or blood that is produced by women only when they are …
Health & Diet Tips for Pregnant Women
Getting pregnant Health and Diet are two important factors you can influence in helping with conceiving. You and your partners health Family history Does high blood pressure, diabetes, having twins etc run in the family? Your health Have you had German Measles, if not you may want to talk to your doctor about vaccination, getting German Measles early in a pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Your weight is important to your health. If you …