Pregnancy 2024, November
22 weeks pregnant: fetal size and development
22 week of pregnancy - the heyday of the expectant mother. The movements of the baby are felt, the tummy is growing, others are taking care. But there are also dangers, about them - below
Treatment of the common cold during pregnancy: safe medicines and folk remedies
In a pregnant woman, a runny nose can start unexpectedly and cause a lot of trouble. But even a common cold can have unpleasant consequences for the development of an unborn child
Cystitis during pregnancy: treatment with drugs and folk remedies
Treatment of cystitis during pregnancy must be done with caution. The disease affects expectant mothers regardless of the term and requires immediate treatment
Placenta accreta: symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods, possible risks for mother and child, treatment methods and recommendations from gynecologists
The placenta is an embryonic organ that allows the fetus to receive oxygen and nutrition during pregnancy. In the normal state of the woman and the correct course of pregnancy, the placenta is attached at the top of the uterus and remains there until the very time of childbirth. After the birth of a child, it exfoliates from the wall of the uterus and comes out
Hcg 12 - what does it mean
During pregnancy, the hormone hCG plays a very important role, the production of which must be carefully monitored. If the level of this hormone differs from the accepted norms, then this may indicate possible pathological processes in the body
Pregnancy, 6 weeks. Brown discharge without pain: what to do?
What should I do if brown discharge suddenly appears at the 6th week of pregnancy, my stomach hurts a lot? What can this indicate?
Norm for screening ultrasound of the 1st trimester. Screening of the 1st trimester: terms, norms for ultrasound, ultrasound interpretation
Why is 1st trimester perinatal screening done? What indicators can be checked by ultrasound in the period of 10-14 weeks?
Why do ribs hurt during late pregnancy?
Quite often, women have pain in their ribs during pregnancy, but even if such symptoms appear, you should not panic prematurely because there are adequate explanations for everything
Prenatal depression: causes, symptoms and treatment
Prenatal depression is one of the causes of poor he alth of a pregnant woman. And, it would seem, what can overshadow such a magical time for any woman? I am sure that each of the expectant mothers will find an excuse for herself, without becoming at the same time understanding the real reasons for this unpleasant phenomenon. And yet, where does depression come from during pregnancy and how does it manifest itself?
Why can't a pregnant woman raise her hands up? Truth and fiction
The question "Why can't a pregnant woman raise her hands up?" all future mothers are asked. Moreover, many of them were prompted by overly suspicious relatives and “knowledgeable well-wishers” to this idea. All of them claim that if a pregnant woman raises her hands up, then in her womb there will be an entanglement of the umbilical head of the child. So is it or not? Let's find out what the experts think about this?
How to have a he althy baby? Listen to yourself
Every mother wants her child to be he althy. But not everyone thinks about taking care of this even before conception. How to give birth to a he althy child? It is important to follow some guidelines
Amniotic fluid during pregnancy: meaning, composition, volume
Everything in the human body is arranged reasonably, a pregnant woman is no exception. For example, amniotic fluid is a unique environment in which a baby lives and develops for nine months, and which helps him to be born comfortably, safely and easily. Every expectant mother should understand what role amniotic fluid plays and what functions it performs. In addition, she should have an idea of the pathologies that should be diagnosed and treated in time
19 week of pregnancy - sensations, fetal development and features
Obstetric 19th week of pregnancy falls at the end of the fifth calendar month. The most difficult (first) trimester is over, there is time to enjoy your interesting position. During this period, many mothers feel the first movements, they find out the gender of the unborn baby on an ultrasound scan, they begin to talk to him and even read fairy tales to him. He can already hear, the bond between mom and baby is getting stronger. What happens during this period, what changes are observed in the body of a woman and a child?
39 week of pregnancy: harbingers of childbirth, discharge
39 week of pregnancy is an important period in the life of every expectant mother. Childbirth is getting closer, which means that very soon the long-awaited child will be born. At this time, it is important to listen to your body and properly tune in to the upcoming birth
30 week of pregnancy: fetal development, sensations and features
As the third trimester approaches, every woman is wondering what might be happening to her at 30 weeks pregnant. This question is especially asked by young girls who are just thinking about becoming a mother. And at the same time, for every mother this is a special moment when she can feel well the movements of the child, who has grown significantly by this time
First trimester of pregnancy: do's and don'ts? School of the expectant mother
Expectant mother should find out how a normal pregnancy should proceed, what periods threaten her (toxicosis, fatigue, etc.). Of course, the most difficult from an emotional point of view is the first trimester of pregnancy
"We can't get pregnant" What should I do if I can't get pregnant?
Unfortunately, in recent years, infertility deprives many women of the happiness of motherhood. It was with a request: "We can not get pregnant, help!" most patients of the Reproductive Medicine Centers turn to specialists. Of course, everyone knows that the cost of such services is hundreds and thousands, and often tens of thousands of dollars, so many are looking for alternative methods that are more accessible to ordinary people
Is there an ideal remedy for stretch marks during pregnancy?
The most important weapon of any woman is beauty. To look great, you have to resort to various tricks: cosmetic procedures, fashionable clothes, body care
27 cycle day: signs of pregnancy, symptoms and sensations
The most reliable way to determine pregnancy is to go to the doctor. However, there are many signs that can indicate the onset of pregnancy even before the official conclusion. And what are they, described below
Hypertension during pregnancy: causes, symptoms, prescribed treatment, possible risks and consequences
Many women have heard of hypertension during pregnancy. In particular, those mothers who carried more than one child under their hearts know exactly what they are talking about. But at the same time, not everyone knows about the serious consequences, if you ignore the first alarming "bells" of this problem. But this phenomenon is not so rare among pregnant women. And so it can be considered a problem
Exercise therapy during pregnancy: useful exercises for pregnant women
Many people ask the question: is it possible to do physical education in position? Some consider this a dangerous undertaking and try not to strain in any way and spend as much time as possible in a calm state. But this is not entirely correct, since small physical activity can not only help get rid of back pain and other inconveniences, but also can properly prepare the expectant mother for childbirth
Premature aging of the placenta: causes, treatment, consequences
Its formation begins around the third week of pregnancy, then the tissue and vascular bed actively grow, and at the end of pregnancy, the reverse process begins, blockage of blood vessels and deformation, tissue death - this is what they call "placental aging"
Discharge from the hospital - what you need to know?
The birth of a child is a great miracle that every woman dreams of. The agonizing nine months of waiting ends with the birth of a wonderful and beloved little man. After a few days in the maternity hospital, the mother and child are ready to return home. An extract from the hospital requires careful preparation, so you need to think about it in advance
Methods of prenatal diagnosis: genetic, invasive, non-invasive. Indications for appointment, results
Prenatal diagnosis is a complex examination of the development of pregnancy. The main goal is to identify a variety of pathologies in an infant at the stages of intrauterine development. The most common methods of prenatal diagnosis: ultrasound, the content of various markers in the blood of a pregnant woman, chorion biopsy, taking cord blood through the skin, amniocentesis
Donor egg and pregnancy
Today we will talk about such a topic as donor eggs and the IVF procedure. This topic is very popular in modern society, as many women have various pathologies and disorders in the reproductive sphere. According to statistics, the success of the procedure is guaranteed by 50-57%
What helps with heartburn during pregnancy? Medicines, traditional medicine
It's hard to imagine a happier and more responsible time for a woman than the nine months she carries under the heart of her child. Each trimester of pregnancy has its own characteristics, both pleasant and not so. Here, for example, heartburn, which torments most women in the last few months of an interesting situation. Why does it arise? What to take for heartburn? Will medication harm the baby? Everything in order in this article
The formation of the fetus by week of pregnancy. Fetal development by week
Pregnancy is a quivering period for a woman. How the baby develops in the womb by weeks and in what order the baby's organs are formed
HCG levels by week of pregnancy
Controlling the level of hCG is caused by an urgent need, since this study allows you to determine all kinds of risks for the development of a particular pathology in a woman's body or in a fetus. No wonder the very initial stage of pregnancy is the most responsible, threatening certain risks. It is during the first trimester that most miscarriages occur. Therefore, in order to minimize the risks, it is necessary to take tests in a timely manner and strictly comply with all the requirements of doctors
Partnership birth: reviews of men, all the pros and cons
What you need to know about partner childbirth. Reviews of men and women, psychologist's advice and general recommendations
False belly to simulate pregnancy - overview, features, types and recommendations
In the life of every woman, a situation may arise when it is necessary to depict a pregnancy. A false belly will help to qualitatively cope with this role. What are the products of this category, and what distinguishes them from each other?
Pregnancy period by menstruation: ovulation, time of conception, last menstruation, calculation rules and approximate due date
Pregnancy is a state that can both please and upset. Until a certain time, the "interesting situation" is interrupted at will. The main thing is to accurately determine the time of conception. Knowing the gestational age, you can prepare for replenishment in the family. This article will talk about how to understand how much time has passed since the conception of the fetus
Third pregnancy and childbirth: features
In recent years, it has become very popular to have a large family. Until a few decades ago, couples could not afford to have more than two children. Parents feared that they would not be able to feed and raise the children. Currently, families with many children are given many privileges. That is why women without much fear consider such a situation as a third pregnancy
How to correctly calculate the gestational age?
It is extremely difficult to calculate the gestational age by weeks and days with maximum accuracy. Some specialists use ultrasound to track ovulation. However, this method is used only if a woman is suspected of infertility. Accordingly, it can be assumed that the solution of the task set up to a day is practically impossible, both for doctors and for future parents. There are a number of methods by which you can independently calculate the gestational age
Anesthesia during childbirth: types, pros and cons, reviews
Anesthesia during childbirth is the topic of our material. We will understand the main varieties, purpose, as well as reviews of those mothers who resorted to painkillers
"Papaverine" during pregnancy: reviews, instructions for use, contraindications
To prevent various troubles, gynecologists can prescribe drugs for women that contain papaverine. According to the results of studies, this substance does not affect the child in any way, although there is evidence that there have been no serious studies on its absolute safety
Chalk during pregnancy: causes of deficiency, symptoms, contraindications
The taste preferences of pregnant women are an endless source of jokes. Only the future mothers themselves are sad, because often they don’t even want the legendary cucumbers or s alted watermelons, but something completely inedible, for example, chalk
Pregnancy after curettage of the uterus
Scraping (or cleaning) is a procedure whose purpose is to eliminate the contents in the uterus and its falling off shell. That is, the organ is cleaned, and the scraped material is sent to the laboratory for study. They do not clean the entire inside of the organ, but only the upper, multifunctional layer
Dry mouth during pregnancy: causes, solutions to the problem and recommendations from gynecologists
During pregnancy, a woman's body sometimes throws up unexpected surprises: perverted taste and brutal appetite, irritability and drowsiness, nausea and vomiting. However, if these surprises can be considered the norm, then such a phenomenon as dry mouth can cause expectant mothers some anxiety, and for good reason
Second pregnancy: features, sensations and signs
Second pregnancies and births may not be the same as the first. It is believed that the body is able to remember, so it is easier to bear a second and subsequent child than the first child. However, the situation is not always favorable
Foods that cause heartburn during pregnancy
Heartburn is a very unpleasant phenomenon that occurs in every third person. It can appear not only because of the increased acidity of the stomach. Foods that cause heartburn in one person do not pose a danger to another, since each organism is individual. To understand why it appeared, what foods cause heartburn, you need to reconsider your entire diet and lifestyle