Archive for September, 2005

Gaining weight during pregnancy

Wednesday, September 21st, 2005

For any woman, gaining extra weight is the greatest fear. However, when you are pregnant, you cannot control it, either because this weight gain is for a reason. Poor weight gain indicates inadequate nutrition for the baby. But abnormal heaviness can be a matter of concern. In that case, discuss your problems with your dietitian […]

Medical Tests During Pregnancy To Check The Growth Of The Fetus

Wednesday, September 21st, 2005

After your pregnancy is confirmed, your gynecologist prescribes different kinds of tests depending on your body, your medical history or family history to check both your and your baby’s well being and diagnose against risk for any abnormalities.
There are diagnostic tests like Amniocentesis: In the mother’s womb, the fetus floats in the amniotic fluid that […]

Rh Sensitization Occurring During Pregnancy Might Harm The Fetus

Wednesday, September 21st, 2005

Rh sensitization occurs during the pregnancy when the expectant mother’s Rh-negative blood comes in contact with the baby’s Rh positive blood. There could be an antibody response to opposite the Rh types. The fetus is prone to Rh sensitization if the parent’s Rh factor is opposite to each other.
In the first pregnancy, there is less […]

Prenatal Tests

Wednesday, September 21st, 2005

After a woman conceives she should get certain tests done regularly. There are different tests for each trimester of the pregnancy.
In the first trimester the obstetrician should prescribe prenatal tests to check the growth of the baby. You must get a full physical examination done to eliminate the risk of any fatal diseases including tests […]