Posts Tagged ‘Pregnancy’
First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test, 3 tests
- Contains 3 pregnancy tests
- Detects pregnancy hormone as early as 3 days before period is expected–4 days earlier than other leading brands
- Over 99% accurate in laboratory testing; 98.4% accurate in consumer studies
- Test any time of day
- Please read all label information on delivery
Product Description
Results 5 days sooner (First Response can detect the pregnancy hormone 5 days sooner than the day of your missed period.) First to detect the pregnancy hormone (Versus digital-read tests). Over 99% accurate (99% Accurate at detecting typical pregnancy hormone levels. Note that hormone levels vary. See insert.) Easy to read with easy read result line. Now you no longer have to wait until you miss your period! In clinical testing, First Response detected the hormone l… More >>
Combo Pack 40 Pregnancy Test Strip Pack by DMI
- One Step Ovulation Urine Test is a qualitative test used to predict when there is a LH surge, and in turn, when you are likely to ovulate.
- Experts state that LH testing is a reliable way to detect ovulation. Ovulation will occur after 24-48 hours following a positive test.
- One Step HCG Urine Test is a rapid pregnancy test, which you can easily carry out yourself.
- It detects the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which appears in urine very early during pregnancy.
Product Description
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone, produced by the developing placenta shortly after the conception and secreted into the urine. The pregnancy test contains antibodies which specifically react with this hormone.
WHEN TO BEGIN TESTING
The length of the menstrual cycle is the duration from your first menstrual bleeding day to the day before the next bleeding begins. Determine the length of menstrual cycle before test. Please refer to … More >>
Blood Incompatibilities
Blood Incompatibilities
Erythroblastosis Fetalis (EBF)
EBF is the result of blood incompatibility between the mother and her fetus. Understanding how the negative and positive blood incompatibility occurs can be confusing, but here goes.
When the mom’s blood type is negative and the baby’s father’s type is positive, the baby has a 50/ 50 chance of being positive too. Being positive is what causes the problem between mom and baby. The mother’s body normally views the baby as a friendly, harmless parasite. In the Rh negative mom whose baby is Rh positive, the mother’s body views the fetal blood cells as dangerous intruders and takes action. Mom becomes sensitized and develops antibodies (weapons) to destroy the red blood cells in the baby. As the red blood cells are being destroyed, the baby becomes anemic. More problems develop as the baby tries compensating for the anemia. In severe cases, the fetal heart and liver can fail from trying to keep up, although with current treatment 70 percent of even severely affected babies survive.
Twins
Twins
Pass The Smelling Salts!
The possibility of more than one baby lurks somewhere in the dark recesses of every pregnant woman’s mind. Twins occur once in every 100 pregnancies. The thought may delight some and provoke horror in others.
Head Start
Before ultrasound, as many as 30 percent of twin pregnancies were surprises. The smelling salts weren’t needed until delivery. Early diagnosis of the twin pregnancy is critically important; plans must be made. In the first or early second trimester, an ultrasound exam can eliminate surprises. You can see two babies in there-no guessing. For the duration of your pregnancy and definitely after, you’ll need to make adjustments in your life-style.
Preterm Labor
Preterm Labor
Six to eight percent of all babies born arrive before 37 weeks’ gestation. These small numbers, however, account for 75 percent of all the neonatal deaths – a significant statistic. It costs as much to care for 5 preterm babies as it does 150 pregnant women. Everyone agrees that prevention is the best approach since Mother Nature provides the best incubator. But this is easier said than done.
An Obstetrical Stew
It’s extremely difficult to prevent something when you aren’t sure of the exact cause, as in 50 to 60 percent of preterm labors. The current strategy is to identify – in advance those women most at risk for preterm labor. A look at a risk-assessment guide reveals an obstetrical stew of social, physical, and pregnancy factors that contribute to preterm labor. The following is a sample list.
Herpes
Herpes
Not So Simplex
Herpes simplex used to be just a plain old “cold sore.” In the 1980s it became the dread virus that threw a wet blanket on the fires of the sexual revolution. The herpes hysteria grew because medicine had neither prevention nor cure. Even the admonition “Hey, let’s be careful out there!” didn’t help. The herpes hysteria has diminished because of the more serious threat of AIDS.
The herpes virus is the Greta Garbo of sexually transmitted diseases elusive and mysterious. The true incidence of herpes isn’t known since it’s not reported to public health agencies. Even trying to confirm whether or not you have herpes can be maddening. Let me count the ways.
Complications in Pregnancy
Complications in Pregnancy
Rain on Your Parade
For the majority of women, pregnancy is a normal and physiologically uneventful process. You count on breezing through pregnancy with no problems, looking and feeling great. When complications arise, you’re forced to make adjustments in your idyllic pregnancy plan. It is not an easy adjustment for most women. Your self-esteem suffers. Disappointment and anger are common emotions as you struggle to deal with the unexpected events. You add anxiety and fear for you and your baby to the witch’s brew of unknowns facing you. You need expert care, added emotional support, and accurate information to cope effectively with the changes.
When to Call the Doctor
When to Call the Doctor
Two kinds of women drive doctors crazy: those who call for every little twinge and those who wouldn’t call if they were staked to an ant hill because “I didn’t want to bother you.” Here are some hints to help you avoid falling into these two categories.
Any Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal bleeding doesn’t automatically mean disaster, but the source of the bleeding needs to be investigated. Panic usually follows if you’re on the toilet when you discover the bleeding because even a few drops will look like gallons as soon as they hit the water. Wipe with toilet paper and make note of the color-bright red or more reddish-brown? Did the bleeding start after some activity, such as intercourse or moving furniture? Is it associated with cramping or localized pain anywhere? Your doctor will ask you these questions and how much blood you think you lost. Just remember the difference between bleeding and hemorrhaging: If blood isn’t running down your leg and filling up your shoe, you’re not hemorrhaging. Keep calm and call your doctor.
Social Drugs in Pregnancy
Social Drugs in Pregnancy
Demon Rum
Alcohol doesn’t discriminate between mother and baby. It’s an equal opportunity drug that easily crosses through the placenta to the baby. If you become tipsy, your baby won’t pass a sobriety test. You wouldn’t dream f giving your newborn a martini, so don’t give your unborn baby one either.
The detrimental effects of alcohol on the developing fetus have been known for centuries. Carthage and Sparta passed laws to prevent newlyweds from drinking so they wouldn’t produce defective children. Thus, it’s not hot news that alcohol can cause problems for babies.
Over-the-Counter Drugs in Pregnancy
Over-the-Counter Drugs in Pregnancy
OTC drugs are the ones you prescribe for yourself. Sixty-five percent of pregnant women medicate themselves for various ailments. A sound rule to follow is to avoid all medications for the relief of minor aches and pains in the first trimester. Only take medications ordered by your doctor and follow the directions to the letter. Here’s a review of some common OTC drugs used during pregnancy.
Aspirin
Aspirin is the most commonly used drug in pregnancy. It’s a great drug but not the best one for the pregnant woman. In excessively high doses, aspirin can cause congenital defects. Aspirin also alters the body’s clotting mechanism in both mom and baby, which is why it’s not recommended during pregnancy, particularly in the last trimester.