Archive for September, 2008
Nicotine Gum Helps Pregnant Women Cut Back On Cigarettes
Nicotine gum doesn’t help pregnant smokers quit smoking, but it may help them smoke fewer cigarettes — reducing their risk of having a premature babies or low-birth-weight baby, according to a small study.
The study is one of the few to examine the effect of nicotine replacement in pregnancy. Nicotine-replacement products haven’t been approved for pregnant [...]
Non-Stress Test To Evaluate Fetal Condition After 28 Weeks
The fetal non-stress test is a very simple and non-invasive procedure performed after 28 weeks of gestation.
So named because it ensures no stress is placed on your fetus during the test, and it also helps to evaluate your baby’s condition.
The procedure involves monitoring of your baby’s heartbeat in order to ensure [...]
Continuous Glucose Monitoring In Diabetic Pregnant Women Lowers Risk Of Complications
Continuous glucose monitoring as part of antenatal care for women with diabetes improves maternal blood glucose control and lowers birth weight and risk of macrosomia* (excessive birth weight in babies), according to a study.
During pregnancy it is important that women with diabetes keep their blood glucose under control.
If not, there may be an increase in [...]
Pregnancy Week 24 – Rapid Eye Movement In Your Baby
During this week, you will observe a rapid development in your baby’s growth and also the uterus continues its growth.
Along with these, you will observe great changes in you and your baby.
What are the physical changes that occur in your body during pregnancy week 24?
Your weight continues to grow and now the [...]
Rh Blood Factor In Pregnancy
Largely determined by the type on antigens in blood cells, our blood type is categorized into one of four groups: A, B, AB, or O.
Antigens (or the Rh factor) are the proteins that exist on the surface of the blood cells, and which cause a reaction from the immune system.
If antigens are [...]
Exercise May Help Pregnant Women Stop Smoking
Physical exertion may help pregnant women stop smoking, researchers said on Tuesday, after two small studies showed a quarter of women who exercised regularly while expecting a baby quit smoking.
The British scientists said the quitting rate was about the same as for people who use nicotine replacement.
“Our findings suggest that a good physical activity intervention [...]
Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer To Solve Your Infertility Problems!
Zygote intrafallopian transfer or ZIFT is a reproductive procedure that is very similar to in vitro fertilization procedure (IVF) and embryo transfer.
The only difference is that in ZIFT, the fertilized egg is transferred into the fallopian tube instead of uterus.
This procedure is also called as tubal embryo transfer because the fertilized egg [...]
Antibiotics For Preterm Labor Linked To Cerebral Palsy
Not only do antibiotics not help pregnant women experiencing premature labor without ruptured membranes and no sign of infection, they may increase the risk of cerebral palsy [cerebral palsy treatment]in some children.
Two new studies followed children whose mothers had taken antibiotics at the end of their pregnancies. The children were followed up to the age [...]
Pregnancy Week 23 – Starting Period For Uncomfortable Sleep
By pregnancy week 23, the issues like stretch marks or skin discoloration become more specific and are the causes of concern for most of the first time mothers.
Along with stretch marks, your body will experience various additional changes when preparing itself for the planned pregnancy.
What are the physical changes that occur in [...]
How To Prevent Edema During Pregnancy?
Are you experiencing the condition of swollen ankles and feet? Usually, this condition is known as edema during pregnancy. This happens when the excess fluids collect in your tissues.
Having certain amount of swelling during pregnancy is normal as you retain more water at this time.
Also, some changes in your blood chemistry [...]
