The Pregnancy Blog Review for Jan 29 - Feb 9

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The pregnancy blog has recently covered topics related to infertility, birth, VBAC and other health related topics. If you haven't been reading or missed something, the pregnancy blog review is a good place to catch up on the recent topics.

Fatigue is one of the side effects of pregnancy that women complain about most. A condition such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome compounds the problem. Read more in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Pregnancy.

By now, most women have heard that caffeine is not good during pregnancy. There is mounting evidence to support eliminating caffeine from your diet. A recent study confirms a link between consuming caffeine and miscarriage. Learn more in The Link Between Caffeine and Miscarriage.

Pregnant women are at increased risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. The swelling and fluid retention that is common during pregnancy increases pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Read more in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy.

If you are very near or have passed your due date, your health care provider may begin discussing options for getting labor started. One suggestion you may hear is a procedure known as sweeping the membranes. You may be wondering if this procedure is safe and effective. Learn the answers in Sweeping the Membranes.

If you have been researching natural birth methods, you may have heard that evening primrose oil can be used to help soften the cervix. This method is often used by home birth midwives and other people interested in natural methods. Read more in Can Evening Primrose Oil Help Soften the Cervix?

Many women who have had a past c section want to try a vaginal birth the next time around. There is a good chance of success in a VBAC situation, if you have done some planning. Read some tips in Planning for a VBAC Delivery.

An early step in planning for a VBAC delivery is to create a birth plan. While a well written plan has benefits for all pregnant women, it is essential for a VBAC birth. Read what to include in your plan in Writing a Birth Plan for VBAC Delivery.

When you begin treatment for infertility, you need to take a crash course in the medications used. One of the most common medications and the one that is often used first is clomiphene citrate. Learn more about this medication in Fertility Medications: Clomid.

If clomiphene citrate is not enough to stimulate your ovaries or if you are having an Assisted Reproductive Technology procedure, your doctor may prescribe injectible fertility drugs. Learn about some of the most commonly used drugs in Fertility Medications: Gonadotropins.

Most pregnant women will take a glucose tolerance test. This one hour test is generally done between the twenty fourth and twenty eighth week of pregnancy. If you fail this test, your health care provider will send you for a three hour test to measure how your blood is processing sugar over time. There are some things that can affect this test. Learn more in Factors that Can Affect the Glucose Tolerance Test.

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Pattie Hughes is a freelance writer and mother of four young children. She and her husband have been married since 1992. Pattie holds a degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University.

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