Before we discuss how ovulation determines pregnancy, let us first define ovulation. Ovulation is part of the menstrual cycle at which mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (also known as an oocyte, female gamete, or casually, an egg) that participates in reproduction. Every month, an ovum matures inside the ovary.
Ovulation takes part in pregnancy. In order to get pregnant, the ovum should meet with the sperm through sexual intercourse which should occur in one to two days before ovulation to about 24 hours afterward.
It is best that you are familiar with your menstrual cycle and know when exactly you ovulate. Figures show that 85% of women who have sex without birth control has the likelihood to get pregnant within the year.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Pregnancy Ultrasound: Bond with the baby inside your womb
Getting pregnant can be overwhelming to some especially when mothers are not prepared. However, the fears diminish when the woman realizes that she is carrying a life within her womb. This can create a bond between the mother and the child especially if the mother has an actual experience of seeing the baby in her womb. While this may be impossible in the past, this has been already available now through pregnancy ultrasound. With pregnancy ultrasound, the mother can have a bonding experience with the baby while it is inside the womb.
Baby ultrasound is a frequency diagnostic procedure used to pass high frequency waves to the body of the woman. This in turn, reflects back echo which is then analyzed to create the image of what is inside the womb- the baby .
Types of pregnancy ultrasound
2d scans is the most common obstetric diagnostic mode. This is generated with a two-dimensional area for the scanned body area. However, this is unable to determine the gender of the child assound waves being sent straight down and reflected back.
In the 3d scanning, the sound waves are sent at different angles compared to that of the 2d scan. The process enables the procedure to generate a three-dimensional image to create the image of the fetus.
4d scans is an ultrasound used in medical technology to know the gender of the gender of a child while it is still at the womb. During pregnancy, it is expected how excited couples can be with the baby.
Baby ultrasound is a frequency diagnostic procedure used to pass high frequency waves to the body of the woman. This in turn, reflects back echo which is then analyzed to create the image of what is inside the womb- the baby .
Types of pregnancy ultrasound
2d scans is the most common obstetric diagnostic mode. This is generated with a two-dimensional area for the scanned body area. However, this is unable to determine the gender of the child assound waves being sent straight down and reflected back.
In the 3d scanning, the sound waves are sent at different angles compared to that of the 2d scan. The process enables the procedure to generate a three-dimensional image to create the image of the fetus.
4d scans is an ultrasound used in medical technology to know the gender of the gender of a child while it is still at the womb. During pregnancy, it is expected how excited couples can be with the baby.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
When and how to use pregnancy tests (home pregnancy test)
You have missed period and it is the first time that you have such delayed. If you didn't have sexual intercourse, there is nothing to worry about. Delayed menstruation can be a result of stress. However, if it is otherwise and you are not yet sure to visit the doctor, your immediate alternative can be the home pregnancy test. Pregnancy test are often done 7 days after you missed your menstruation.
Most often home pregnancy test are accurate when done properly. Here are some tips how to get the accurate results.
Follow instructions carefully. Most often you will be required 3 to 4 drops of urine specimen. It is recommended that home pregnancy is done during the early morning on the first urine so as to have high concentration of HCG. Wait until 5-10 minutes before reading the results. This is to ensure that the specimen is absorb thoroughly and the HCG and avoid the development of evaporation lines.
If you are still unsure of the result, it is best to consult your doctor or obstetrician to satisfy your doubts.
Most often home pregnancy test are accurate when done properly. Here are some tips how to get the accurate results.
Follow instructions carefully. Most often you will be required 3 to 4 drops of urine specimen. It is recommended that home pregnancy is done during the early morning on the first urine so as to have high concentration of HCG. Wait until 5-10 minutes before reading the results. This is to ensure that the specimen is absorb thoroughly and the HCG and avoid the development of evaporation lines.
If you are still unsure of the result, it is best to consult your doctor or obstetrician to satisfy your doubts.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Preparing for pregnancy
There are many things that will keep you busy when preparing for pregnancy.
It is best that you are aware of these so as to keep your body healthy and that of the child that you bear.
It is best that you are aware of these so as to keep your body healthy and that of the child that you bear.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Cesarean Section: The Operation
It is easy for doctors and midwives, who live with this common operation in their daily working lives, to assume that everybody knows what happens. In fact, many women confront it with no idea as to what it actually entails save for delivery of the baby.
Basically, a cesarean delivery will involve cutting open the abdomen and then the uterus to deliver the baby. It is therefore an abdominal delivery as opposed to the usual vaginal delivery.
Indications for cesarean section
Cesarean section can and is performed for a whole variety of reasons. Some indications are the mother’s (maternal) and others are baby’s (fetal). Very occasionally, it is because of issues to bo with both. Listed below are some of the more common maternal indications.
Ø Maternal pelvis: if the birth canal is deemed too narrow to allow safe passage of the baby, a cesarean section will be the only option. This state of affairs may be recognized following previous experience such as labour that was very difficult or that never progressed beyond a certain point. In such a case the cesarean section will be planned electively. It may otherwise be discovered in the course of labour and cesarean section is resorted to.
Ø Previous cesarean section: In the United States, less than 10% of women with previous cesarean section have a vaginal delivery. Figures in Europe and other parts of the world are a lot higher. Previous cesarean delivery is not always an indication for repeat cesarean section, except in a situation where the reasons for the previous cesarean section are still there, such as a narrow pelvis.
Ø Medical conditions: Presence of serious medical conditions such as heart failure or serious respiratory conditions is sometimes deemed an indication for cesarean delivery in order to circumvent the stresses and strains of labor. More often, instrumental (vaginal) delivery in the form of forceps or ventouse is opted for.
Ø Abnormal placental position: A low-lying placenta (a condition known as "placenta previa") is an indication for cesarean delivery.
Ø Placental abruption: If the placenta detaches partially or wholly during pregnancy or labour, emergency cesarean section may be performed, especially if there is hope of saving the baby.
Ø Previous plastic or corrective surgery to the vagina: If childbirth risks undoing the previous surgery, then the only way of getting around this problem is to perform a cesarean section.
Ø Failure to progress in labour: if labour appears to be getting nowhere in spite of everything, abdominal delivery may be the only option.
(src: pregnancybliss.com)
If you are unsure whether you will be needing the cesarean operation, it is best to ask your doctor if cesarean operation would be the last option.
Basically, a cesarean delivery will involve cutting open the abdomen and then the uterus to deliver the baby. It is therefore an abdominal delivery as opposed to the usual vaginal delivery.
Indications for cesarean section
Cesarean section can and is performed for a whole variety of reasons. Some indications are the mother’s (maternal) and others are baby’s (fetal). Very occasionally, it is because of issues to bo with both. Listed below are some of the more common maternal indications.
Ø Maternal pelvis: if the birth canal is deemed too narrow to allow safe passage of the baby, a cesarean section will be the only option. This state of affairs may be recognized following previous experience such as labour that was very difficult or that never progressed beyond a certain point. In such a case the cesarean section will be planned electively. It may otherwise be discovered in the course of labour and cesarean section is resorted to.
Ø Previous cesarean section: In the United States, less than 10% of women with previous cesarean section have a vaginal delivery. Figures in Europe and other parts of the world are a lot higher. Previous cesarean delivery is not always an indication for repeat cesarean section, except in a situation where the reasons for the previous cesarean section are still there, such as a narrow pelvis.
Ø Medical conditions: Presence of serious medical conditions such as heart failure or serious respiratory conditions is sometimes deemed an indication for cesarean delivery in order to circumvent the stresses and strains of labor. More often, instrumental (vaginal) delivery in the form of forceps or ventouse is opted for.
Ø Abnormal placental position: A low-lying placenta (a condition known as "placenta previa") is an indication for cesarean delivery.
Ø Placental abruption: If the placenta detaches partially or wholly during pregnancy or labour, emergency cesarean section may be performed, especially if there is hope of saving the baby.
Ø Previous plastic or corrective surgery to the vagina: If childbirth risks undoing the previous surgery, then the only way of getting around this problem is to perform a cesarean section.
Ø Failure to progress in labour: if labour appears to be getting nowhere in spite of everything, abdominal delivery may be the only option.
(src: pregnancybliss.com)
If you are unsure whether you will be needing the cesarean operation, it is best to ask your doctor if cesarean operation would be the last option.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Pregnancy Bliss: Pregnancy Exercises
Pregnancy can be frustrating to physically active women as it may limit one's body movement. However, if you do not have special pregnancy, you can try light exercises so as you can prepare your body during childbirth. A regular walk, a swim and taking the stairs instead of an elevator might just serve the purpose. We will discuss the benefits of exercising during pregnancy in the later discussions.
Benefits of exercising during pregnancy
Exercising during pregnancy will lead to reduction in things such as bloatedness, backache, fatigue and headache - all common problems during pregnancy.
Women who exercise have also reported significant reduction in shortness of breath and constipation.
Impact of exercise on weight gain during pregnancy
One has to be careful here. Weight gain in pregnancy is no bad thing and one should never set out to try to prevent this. However, a number of things account for the weight gained. These include the growing uterus and its contents; increase in the blood volume; retained water and deposited fat - usually on the abdominal wall and thighs.
Most of this weight requires little or no effort to get rid of after delivery. The exception is the deposited fat.
Exercise in pregnancy, even in moderation, limits the amount of fat deposited under the skin. This, in turn, reduces the effort required after delivery to shift this weight.
(src: www.pregnancybliss.com)
Benefits of exercising during pregnancy
Exercising during pregnancy will lead to reduction in things such as bloatedness, backache, fatigue and headache - all common problems during pregnancy.
Women who exercise have also reported significant reduction in shortness of breath and constipation.
Impact of exercise on weight gain during pregnancy
One has to be careful here. Weight gain in pregnancy is no bad thing and one should never set out to try to prevent this. However, a number of things account for the weight gained. These include the growing uterus and its contents; increase in the blood volume; retained water and deposited fat - usually on the abdominal wall and thighs.
Most of this weight requires little or no effort to get rid of after delivery. The exception is the deposited fat.
Exercise in pregnancy, even in moderation, limits the amount of fat deposited under the skin. This, in turn, reduces the effort required after delivery to shift this weight.
(src: www.pregnancybliss.com)
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