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Recent Pregnancy Blog | February 2009 Posts

Preparing for Embryo Transfer

by Pattie Hughes

28 Feb 2009 04:07 PM

In vitro fertilization involves implanting fertilized embryos in the uterus in order to achieve pregnancy. When the eggs are ripened, an egg retrieval procedure is done to remove them. After the eggs are fertilized and begin to grow into embryos, the embryo transfer procedure is done.

Symptoms and Treatment of TB in Pregnancy

by Pattie Hughes

27 Feb 2009 03:58 PM

While tuberculosis isn't terribly common, it is still around. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of tuberculosis infection in the United States is about 5.3 per 100,000 for women of child bearing age.

Pregnancy Exercise Myths

by Pattie Hughes

26 Feb 2009 07:07 PM

Most experts say exercise is good for mom and baby, as long as the pregnancy is healthy and there are no complications. In fact, many doctors discuss the benefits with patients or offer handouts regarding exercise.

The Importance of Folate

by Pattie Hughes

25 Feb 2009 11:46 AM

Folate is an important nutrient for the developing baby. A synthetic form of folate used in prenatal vitamins and as food supplements is folic acid. Studies have shown folate can help prevent neural tube defects affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Tuberculosis in Pregnancy

by Pattie Hughes

22 Feb 2009 08:49 PM

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by a bacteria known as mycobacterium tuberculosis. In most cases of active TB, the lungs are affected with pneumonia symptoms including fever, chronic cough and weight loss.

Preparing for Egg Retrieval Procedure

by Pattie Hughes

21 Feb 2009 08:19 PM

Egg retrieval is an integral part of the IVF cycle. Throughout the first half of the cycle, you will take fertility drugs to stimulate the development of several eggs. There are a few different injectable medications on the market that are used for this purpose.

What is Active Birth?

by Pattie Hughes

19 Feb 2009 08:06 PM

Active Birth is a term coined by Janet Balaskas, author and founder of the modern Active Birth movement. The idea of Active Birth was introduced in the late 1970's, but it is not a new idea. In fact, Active Birth is the way women gave birth throughout most of modern history.

Nutrition for Vegan Mothers to Be

by Pattie Hughes

18 Feb 2009 01:04 PM

Nutrition is an important topic for all pregnant women, but there are some additional factors to consider if mom is a vegan. Unlike vegetarians, who often eat eggs, cheese and other diary foods, vegans consume no animal products.

Nutrition for Vegetarian Mothers to Be

by Pattie Hughes

16 Feb 2009 07:00 PM

Vegetarian women often hear gasps when people learn they are pregnant and intend to continue a vegetarian diet. Many women hear warnings about malnutrition for both mother and baby. Sometimes the warnings even come from nurses, doctors and other medical professionals.

Should I Eat Organic Foods?

by Pattie Hughes

12 Feb 2009 07:12 PM

During pregnancy, we all pay more attention to what we are eating. The nutritional needs of pregnant women and growing babies include several servings of fruits and vegetables each day. This leads to concern about pesticides and fungicides used in commercial food production.

Congenital Abnormalities and Obesity

by Pattie Hughes

11 Feb 2009 01:23 PM

There is abundant evidence that obesity has risks during pregnancy. These include a higher incidence of developing complications, such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, large baby and complications during labor and birth, including c section.

Can Coughing Hurt the Baby?

by Pattie Hughes

08 Feb 2009 06:47 PM

Pregnant women experience coughing to varying degrees. Often the cough is related to a cold or flu type virus. In this case, the cough will gradually improve and cease within several days or even weeks. However, some women experience chronic coughing throughout part of their pregnancies.

Limits on Embryo Transfer?

by Pattie Hughes

06 Feb 2009 07:32 AM

The recent news of the birth of octuplets has brought the debate about embryo transfer back into the spotlight. Higher order multiples usually result from IVF treatments involving the transfer of many embryos. In most cases, all transferred embryos don't implant.

The Importance of Calcium for Your Pregnancy

by Pattie Hughes

02 Feb 2009 12:24 PM

During pregnancy, a variety of nutrients are vital to the development of the baby and health of the mother. One important nutrient is calcium. Calcium is important to both mother and baby and not getting enough can have serious consequences, particularly for mom.



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