IVF Pregnancy Calendar
What is IVF? IVF is when the egg and sperm from both parents are removed from their respected bodies and are fertilized in a controlled medical setting. There are a series of steps that every person goes through when completing the IVF cycle. Fertility drugs: Fertility drugs are the first part of the IVF process because they allow a female’s body to start producing more than one healthy egg. The chances of pregnancy increase with the number of eggs that are released during ovulation. Hormone Injections: The second step is a series of hormone injections. In normal IVF, the female…
How Soon Can a Blood Test Detect Pregnancy?
Blood Test and Pregnancy When a woman is trying to conceive, each day can seem difficult. She is almost dying in anticipation to know if she has hit the jackpot or not! When the ovum (female egg) is fertilized by the sperm (male egg), an embryo is formed and when the embryo attaches itself to the walls of the uterus, the woman’s body produces a hormone called Beta HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin) – the pregnancy hormone. A blood test is supposed to check for Beta HCG in the body. A blood pregnancy test is also referred to as the pregnancy…
Spotting During Pregnancy
Spotting is one of the most common concerns pertaining to pregnancy. It is estimated that around 20% of women spot sometime during their pregnancy. Spotting can happen at random and can affect women that are pregnant with their first or women that are in their third pregnancy. It is a random occurrence that characteristically happens within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, but can happen during later weeks. What is Spotting? Spotting is a vaginal bleed. A vaginal bleed is considered any type of bloody discharge from the vagina. Many women report spotting within early pregnancy because it is a…
Post Pregnancy Weight Loss
Almost all women will want to loose the weight which they have gained over the course of their pregnancy as soon as possible. If you step on the scale several days after you give birth then you will likely have one of two reactions - disappointment or complete horror – as your weight loss is either not as much as you had hoped, or in some cases, your weight might not have changed much. Forget About Celebrity Moms Who Lose Weight Instantly You must remember that celebrities who give birth and loose all their pregnancy weight -and then some -…
Returning To Work Post Pregnancy
Preparing To Return To Work After Pregnancy Some women are lucky to have lots of time off after having a baby, while others need to go back to work as soon as possible. No matter how long a maternity leave you may have had to spend with your baby, going back to work can be a hard transition...one that you are not looking forward to making. You can make the adjustment much easier for you and your baby by following a these helpful suggestions as needed. If you are nursing and plan to continue providing breast milk, you will want…
5th Week At Home
Your Fifth Week Home With Baby Post Pregnancy What you may feel Now that you may be getting back into regular activities you can expect your back muscles to be a little stiff. You should have regained full control of your bladder and bowel movements. You be getting anxious to get back to work, but cherish the time you have with your baby while yo can. If you were experiencing any baby blues, then your emotion should be returning to normal by now. What you should do You may want to start planning for after birth contraception If you are…
4th Week At Home
Your Fourth Week Home With Baby Post Pregnancy What you may feel Your muscles should be feeling much better by now. You should be regaining control of your bladder Your baby should be settled into a routine by this stage You may have your first menstrual period at any time now. Blood in your urine, or dark and cloudy urine could be signs of a urinary infection. You may want to start doing some light exercise now, such as walking. What you should do Check on your post partum appointment. A night out with your partner may be a good…
3rd Week At Home
Your Third Week Home With Baby Post Pregnancy What you may feel Your bottom will be feeling much better now as your swelling should be decreasing nicely. You may still feel sore if you sit for long periods of time. Swelling in your hands should also be decreasing now. You may be able to wear your rings by now. Your baby will not have established what the difference is between night and day, so your sleeping patterns will be out of sinc. You may find that preparing to go anywhere require major planning, as it is not longer a case…
2nd Week At Home
Your Second Week Home With Baby Post Pregnancy What you may feel Your breast will still be sensitive and hurt, even if you are not breast feeding. Hemorrhoids will still be painful, but they are starting to get better. Your legs and feet will start returning to normal size as water retention starts to diminish You may be starting to get better at feeding your baby, and he/she may already be starting to get into a more manageable routine. You may not have fully gained control of your bladder fully. You will probably be feeling tired still. A foul odor…
1st Week At Home
What Can You Expect Your First Week Home What you may feel You may still experience strong , and sometimes, painful uterine contractions when you breast feed. It is normal for your breasts to be full, engorged, sensitive and to leak Your bottom may still be sore if you had a natural birth Your muscles may still be sore and stiff Should you develop a fever, call your doctor. If you should develop any red streaks or hard spots on your breasts call your doctor If your bleeding gets heavier or if you should pass any blood clots, call your…