The “Focus on IVF Pregnancy Because That is the End Goal” plus 4 more

Focus on IVF Pregnancy Because That is the End Goal
Coping With Pregnancy Fatigue
Birth Trauma
What Are the Early Pregnancy Symptoms - The First 5 Signs of Pregnancy
What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant After Tubal Ligation Reversal?

Focus on IVF Pregnancy Because That is the End Goal

Posted: 16 Jan 2010 10:43 AM PST

A lot of women find it difficult to conceive and give birth to a baby after 9 months, especially women who are 35 years old and above although, there are also several accounts wherein women under the age of 30 also find it difficult to get pregnant. There isn't any one explanation why this is so. But one thing is for sure, we can always depend on IVF to get pregnant.

One thing you should not do when you are trying to conceive is to compare yourself with others. It will put on additional pressure on yourself which you do not want. There are a lot of things that can affect each woman's fertility and her ability to conceive. So relax and enjoy, even if it's an IVF pregnancy, you have the right to enjoy each and every moment of it. Do not let any negative thoughts cloud your mind and affect your pregnancy. Thanks to modern medicine each woman will have a chance to conceive the baby that you have always wanted to have. Just hang in there and hold on to the dream.

Basically, what you can do is you can keep yourself healthy because the health of the woman is one of the factors that can affect the ability of the woman to conceive. Of course, low sperm count and motility can also affect fertility. Thus, avoid anything that will bring you stress, make yourself fit. Avoid drinking alcohol, smoking and drugs as this can bring harmful effects to the mom and to the unborn child.

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Coping With Pregnancy Fatigue

Posted: 16 Jan 2010 10:16 AM PST

One of the hardest parts of pregnancy is going through the fatigue that comes along with it. Most women feel that it is hard to get up and be active when they want to sleep and stay in bed. This fatigue usually comes around during your first trimester of pregnancy because the body is not used to being pregnant. Since your body is working nonstop to create a bundle of joy inside of you, increase your blood supply, as well as keeping you healthy, and you can get very tired from the strain. Also, the change in hormones and the rise in progesterone make it hard for you to sleep properly. Not to mention morning sickness will cause you to get tired and nauseous.

Do not fret though; this fatigue usually ends around the second trimester of your pregnancy. But it may come back around seven months into the pregnancy since the baby is heavier and it is a lot harder to sleep. You may get backaches and leg cramps from the baby's weight and his moving around constantly. If the fatigue continues into the second trimester of pregnancy, you may want to see your doctor, since it may be a problem.

There are many different ways to deal with your pregnancy fatigue to make things easier during your pregnancy. Firstly, you should sleep more and go to bed earlier. Napping at points in the day help you get rest. Even a quick ten minute power nap will help you pick up your energy and beat the fatigue. If you're at work, you can find an empty room or sleep in your car for a while. Body pillows are very helpful since they can make you more comfortable.

Remember that since you're pregnant, you should be doing fewer activities and keeping yourself relaxed and stress free. Do not go to social activities that you do not need to go to; they will understand if you are absent. Also, try to get your family members to help you out with the chores and housework. You can also ask your boss to let you take work home so you can do it comfortably, or take a sick day if you're really feeling unwell.

Food is an important part of gaining energy, so make sure that you're getting enough in you. During pregnancy, you will need at least 300 more calories a day. Junk foods may seem tempting, but they can make you lose energy after a while. Healthy and natural foods will give you energy to go through the day. Have snacks every so often and do not have too much caffeine in the form of coffee, tea or soft drinks. Instead, have fruits and water.

Although you might feel tired, it is important to get a little bit of exercise every day. You can do stretches and take a brief walk, as this will relax you and keep you energized. Remember that you only have to deal with this for a few months, before you know it you'll be up and running again. And soon, you'll have a little bundle of joy which will make everything worth while.

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Birth Trauma

Posted: 16 Jan 2010 10:09 AM PST

The prospect of bringing another life into this world is exciting and somewhat surreal for soon-to-be parents. Giving birth to another human is a magical experience when everything goes according to plans, and the baby is born happy and healthy; however, if there are complications during childbirth, any number of devastating outcomes can permanently affect the lives of everyone involved.

Natural Causes for Complications during Childbirth

Although thousands of babies are born without complication each year, it is important to be aware of problems that could potentially compromise the well-being of your future child. Natural causes for birth trauma include:

• Premature birth, when a mother goes into labor before early (typically, before the 37th week of pregnancy)
• Abnormally large babies (generally, over 8 lbs, 13 oz)
• Breeched deliveries, which occurs when a baby is in an abnormal position during childbirth, such as feet first
• Pre-existing medical conditions that may complicate delivery

While these conditions are common causes for birth trauma, an experienced doctor can reduce the risk, even under special circumstances.

Medical Malpractice and Birth Trauma

In addition to the potential for natural causes complicating your delivery, a negligent doctor may also compromise your baby's health. Birth trauma can result from:

• Inadequate prenatal care
• Forceful delivery tactics, including the use of a vacuum or forceps
• Failure to diagnose and treat pre-existing conditions

If you believe your doctor's negligence is responsible for birth injuries to your child, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim. Consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney for legal advice.

Resulting Conditions

If your child experiences birth trauma, there are a number of conditions that can stem from complications with their delivery. Some such conditions include:

• Erb's Palsy or Brachial Plexus Palsy-Conditions in which the baby's shoulder comes into contact with the mother's pelvic bone, causing nerve damage to upper extremities. In most cases, this can be fixed within the first 2 years of a baby's life
• Cerebral Palsy-A chronic condition caused by the lack of oxygen to a baby during childbirth. This condition affects a person's ability to control and coordinate muscle movements.
• Shoulder Dystocia-Occurs when a baby's shoulder comes into contact with a mother's pelvis, which can cause a variety of complications if not properly handled by the doctor
• Birth Injuries-Any number of birth injuries, including: head trauma, paralysis, or muscular defects

Birth injuries can be devastating for parents, as they can permanently affect the lives of their child. For more information on birth trauma and medical malpractice suits, contact the Pennsylvania birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams.

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What Are the Early Pregnancy Symptoms - The First 5 Signs of Pregnancy

Posted: 16 Jan 2010 10:06 AM PST

If you are trying to conceive a child, it is important for you to recognize the early signs of pregnancy. The sooner you know that you are pregnant, the better you will be able to make the necessary preparations and take precautionary measures.

Usually, you'll be able to take notice of the first signs of pregnancy after 7-10 days following conception. Take particular attention of your bathroom habits. For instance, if you notice your urge to urinate becoming more intense and frequent than usual, suspect a growing fetus in your womb. Urination that is both frequent and intense is often the first indication that you may be pregnant.

Light spotting may also be experienced early on. Spotting is not alarming if the color is pink or light brown and if it appears during the early days of pregnancy. However, if the color turns dark red or black and occurs somewhere between the second and third trimester, that kind of spotting is no longer normal and should be reported to your attending physician at once.

Some women claim of nausea and cramping during the early stages of pregnancy. These can be due to other conditions, of course, but they often present with pregnancy, so you need to watch out for these eventualities, too.

There may also be feelings of fatigue or tiredness. You may feel weak with no drive or energy to do your usual daily tasks.

Then of course, the most obvious and often the telltale sign of pregnancy is the absence of menstrual period.

If you experience any of these signs at all, go and buy yourself a home pregnancy kit to make sure. Sometimes, though, the kit may not provide reliable data, so do the test again. Generally, the rule of thumb is that if you present with more than one pregnancy symptom, there's a strong likelihood that you may, indeed, be pregnant.

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What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant After Tubal Ligation Reversal?

Posted: 16 Jan 2010 09:47 AM PST

How many times have you heard the story of a woman who has had her tubes tied thinking that she has had her last child only to change her mind later? Thankfully, getting a tubal reversal after having tied your tubes is actually a pretty successful treatment. Let's talk about the chances of getting pregnant after tubal ligation reversal.

Women have their tubes tied for a variety of reasons. Often, however, they choose to have this procedure reversed because they get married a second time, they lose a child or for a host of other reasons. While many people are very aware of the procedure of permanent birth control, not everyone knows it is possible to reverse that sterilization procedure.

Just as a man can have a vasectomy reversal, a tubal reversal is a strong possibility for a woman who has changed her mind and does want to have another child. It is typically a one-hour outpatient surgery which is fairly low in cost. Some doctors mistakenly believe that in vitro fertilization would be required for a woman who wants to have a child after having her tubes tied. However, this is not necessarily the case as often a tubal reversal surgery will do the trick.

Recently, a study was done which looked at over 5000 women who had had tubal ligation reversal procedures at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. One thing that was noted in this study was that as age increased, the percentage of pregnancies which resulted in births went down. In other words, there were more miscarriages as a woman aged. In addition, the the overall ectopic pregnancy rate was higher than that found in the general population because of the tubal ligation procedure these women had previously.

As far as the chances of getting pregnant after tubal ligation reversal, the success rate was partly dependent upon the method of the original tubal ligation. Those that were done using tubal clips had the best outcome with a pregnancy rate of 75%. Second to that were those who had tubal rings which resulted in a 72% success rate. Women who had longer tubes left after surgery had better chances of getting pregnant than women with shorter tubes.

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