A common area of concern during pregnancy is about what to eat and drink. Always try to find out your favorite foods and beverages that are safe to ingest. Is Wine During Pregnancy Safe? It is known that excessive drinking of alcohol may lead to additional complications during pregnancy. These risks may vary in accordance with the strength of occasional drinking. However, the safest and most universal answer to this is that no amount of alcohol can be considered safe during pregnan...
Heartburn is a common discomfort experienced during pregnancy which is harmless but uncomfortable. This common concern raises the question, is it safe to take TUMS during pregnancy? TUMS is not specifically created for expecting mothers. What is Heartburn? Heartburn is a burning sensation that often extends from the bottom of the breastbone to the lower throat which is caused by hormonal and physical changes in your body. The placenta produces the hormone progesterone to relax the sm...
Miscarriage or the pregnancy loss may result in a roller coaster of emotions as well as physical symptoms, when the body is trying to recover. What to expect physically after a miscarriage? It may take about few weeks to a month or more to recover physically from a miscarriage and the recovery will depend on how far along you were into the pregnancy. Some women experience the following physical effects: Vaginal bleeding that may last up to ...
Prevention Campaign in Your Company Studies show that approximately 150,000 children are born every year in the United States affected by one or more birth defects. Even though the cause of 60% of birth defects are not known, there are things that can be taken care of as an employer to intervene on behalf of your employees, your customers, and those in your community. Awareness and education are the key points to prevent birth defects. As a business leader, you can...
Human chorionic gonadotropin (better known as hCG) is a hormone produced during the pregnancy period. It is made by cells formed in the placenta, which nourishes the egg after it has been fertilized and becomes attached to the uterine wall. The hCG levels can be detected using blood test from about 11 days after conception and by urine test from about 12-14 days after conception. Usually, the hCG levels will double every 72 hours. The level will reach its peak in the first 8-11 weeks of pregnanc...
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