As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. We have spent most of the time in this series discussing the conventional and Chinese medicine in treating fertility. I believe, it is the best time to change the subject by discussing how to treat female infertility With herbs red clover (trifolium pratense).
I. Definition Red clover is an herbaceous, perennial plant, native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa, it has been used traditional in treating whooping cough, respiratory problems, and skin inflammations by purifying the blood and clearing mucus from the lungs.
II. How red clover effects women fertility
1. Vitamin C :Vitamin C besides helps to increase the strength of small veins in the reproductive organ in blood transportation, it also increases the immune system in fighting against the invasion of bacteria and virus that causes inflammation of infection to the reproductive organs.
2. B6 vitamin Red clover contains vitamin B6 which is vital for women with luteal phase deficiency. Researchers found that intake of vitamin B6 helps to increase the luteal phase period, thereby increasing the chance of fertility.
3. Magnesium Researchers found that women with unexplained causes of infertility are found to have low levels of magnesium in their body, leading to stress and impair the reproductive organs natural process of conception as resulting of high levels of serotonin.
4. Calcium Besides it is necessary for formation of bone density and absorption of magnesium, it also plays an important role in triggering growth in the embryos. Deficiency pf calcium may increase the risks of early birth, miscarriage and birth defect.
5. Potassium Red clover contains high levels of potassium, which is necessary in regulating the lymphatic function of fluid in the body. Deficiency of potassium causes water retention and increases the risk of premenstrual symptoms and lessens the chance of infertility.
6. Isoflavones Red clover contains isoflavonoid which is one type of phytoestrogen helped to regulate the levels of estrogen in the body by occupying the estrogen receptor site, thereby, decreasing the production of bad estrogen from the body, leading to hormonal balancing and increasing the chance for fertility.
III. Side effects There are no side effects from red clover, but people takes the herb for the first time may experience headache, nausea, and rash. Over dose of red clover for a prolong period of time may have opposite effect in fertility.
by Kyle J. Norton
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Symptoms of Miscarriage
The Home Pregnancy tests are not always reliable. You can get a false negative. The best way to know if you are prenant is to go to the OB / GYN and get a test at the office. I can say with certainty. Signs of a miscarriage and many are not all present simultaneously.
The obvious signs are severe cramps in the lower abdomen with bleeding. If there is blood clots, or if you are soaking through a maxi pad in an hour, you have a miscarraige.
If this happens, you need to get to the doctor or the hospital immediately, so you do not bleed to death. (Yes, I'm serious.) Also if you feel a tight, vice-like grip on all his lower back in the region of the kidneys is also a Sign of Miscarriage. You should also save the tissue that expels from his body in a plastic bag or container and take it to the doctor.
Vaginal bleeding that may be light or heavy, constant or irregular. Although bleeding is often the first sign of a miscarriage, first trimester bleeding may also occur with a normal pregnancy. But bleeding with pain is a sign that miscarriage is more likely.
Pain. You may have pelvic cramps, abdominal pain or a persistent dull ache in the lower back. The pain may begin several hours to several days after bleeding has begun. Blood clots or grayish (fetal) from the tissues of the vagina.
It is not always easy to know whether a miscarriage is taking place. A miscarriage often does not occur as a single event but as a chain of events over several days. A woman from the physical experience of a miscarriage can be very different from the experience of another woman.
The obvious signs are severe cramps in the lower abdomen with bleeding. If there is blood clots, or if you are soaking through a maxi pad in an hour, you have a miscarraige.
If this happens, you need to get to the doctor or the hospital immediately, so you do not bleed to death. (Yes, I'm serious.) Also if you feel a tight, vice-like grip on all his lower back in the region of the kidneys is also a Sign of Miscarriage. You should also save the tissue that expels from his body in a plastic bag or container and take it to the doctor.
Vaginal bleeding that may be light or heavy, constant or irregular. Although bleeding is often the first sign of a miscarriage, first trimester bleeding may also occur with a normal pregnancy. But bleeding with pain is a sign that miscarriage is more likely.
Pain. You may have pelvic cramps, abdominal pain or a persistent dull ache in the lower back. The pain may begin several hours to several days after bleeding has begun. Blood clots or grayish (fetal) from the tissues of the vagina.
It is not always easy to know whether a miscarriage is taking place. A miscarriage often does not occur as a single event but as a chain of events over several days. A woman from the physical experience of a miscarriage can be very different from the experience of another woman.
The Risk of Pregnancy - Should Know the Symptoms
Even a Healthy Pregnancy status may be susceptible to critical conditions of pregnancy. The high level of stress factors in our lives should be blamed for it. Stress factors such unhealthy do not allow the embryo to have a healthy uterus to grow in. However, a little care can help provide your baby with the mother of a healthy development. Therefore, an expectant mother should have care and control of stress factors in preventing pregnancy fatal risks by following some easy to do and not do both. Therefore, reducing the risk of pregnancy and ensure a healthy pregnancy through the measures suggested in this article.
Dos and don'ts for reducing the risks of pregnancy
The first place that pregnant women should be protected against malnutrition and its effects. Healthy nutrition plays a key role in the healthy development of a fetus a baby. Pregnant women can visit doctors and diet experts to get a diet chart to follow during the course of pregnancy. Medical experts recommend that expectant mothers consume enough folic acid and at least 400 to 1000 mg of folic acid can be consumed to reduce the Risk of Pregnancy.
Throughout the period of pregnancy, make sure that your source contains enough vegetables, leafy vegetables, orange juice fairly. You must also include that the beans are a very natural way to consume folic acid. However, you can opt for vitamin supplements to prevent pregnancy risk and you can get a lot of options of outlets locally. Ask tablets or capsules of vitamin enriched with essential B-vitamin or folic acid.
Healthy pregnancy can be achieved if conditions are attached essential and necessary amount of exercise of the right diet plan you are following. Although exercise is necessary, the exercise should be moderately scheduled without tension in you and your baby. The benefit of exercise is leading to improvements in maternal mental state and caused an increased flow of oxygen to the baby. You can take up to exercises such as walking, swimming or light practices of yoga, for the best experience possible improvement.
Pregnant women are advised to rule out a lifestyle that involves alcohol, caffeine and smoking. According to medical experts, during pregnancy, alcohol is strong enough to provoke some critical risk factors such as pregnancy Fetal alcohol syndrome, also low weight babies, babies with health problems and behavior abnormalities.
Smoking can cause problems like drinking too, and can call risk for pregnancy. Pregnant women with smoking can you find a slowdown in the flow of oxygen, which could lead to serious risk conditions such as pregnancy, miscarriage, bleeding and intensify the symptoms of pregnancy morning sickness. Caffeine is dangerous because it disrupts the fetal heart rates, and hours of sleep leads to more babies and streaks that appear in the mothers body.
Dos and don'ts for reducing the risks of pregnancy
The first place that pregnant women should be protected against malnutrition and its effects. Healthy nutrition plays a key role in the healthy development of a fetus a baby. Pregnant women can visit doctors and diet experts to get a diet chart to follow during the course of pregnancy. Medical experts recommend that expectant mothers consume enough folic acid and at least 400 to 1000 mg of folic acid can be consumed to reduce the Risk of Pregnancy.
Throughout the period of pregnancy, make sure that your source contains enough vegetables, leafy vegetables, orange juice fairly. You must also include that the beans are a very natural way to consume folic acid. However, you can opt for vitamin supplements to prevent pregnancy risk and you can get a lot of options of outlets locally. Ask tablets or capsules of vitamin enriched with essential B-vitamin or folic acid.
Healthy pregnancy can be achieved if conditions are attached essential and necessary amount of exercise of the right diet plan you are following. Although exercise is necessary, the exercise should be moderately scheduled without tension in you and your baby. The benefit of exercise is leading to improvements in maternal mental state and caused an increased flow of oxygen to the baby. You can take up to exercises such as walking, swimming or light practices of yoga, for the best experience possible improvement.
Pregnant women are advised to rule out a lifestyle that involves alcohol, caffeine and smoking. According to medical experts, during pregnancy, alcohol is strong enough to provoke some critical risk factors such as pregnancy Fetal alcohol syndrome, also low weight babies, babies with health problems and behavior abnormalities.
Smoking can cause problems like drinking too, and can call risk for pregnancy. Pregnant women with smoking can you find a slowdown in the flow of oxygen, which could lead to serious risk conditions such as pregnancy, miscarriage, bleeding and intensify the symptoms of pregnancy morning sickness. Caffeine is dangerous because it disrupts the fetal heart rates, and hours of sleep leads to more babies and streaks that appear in the mothers body.
Remedy For Morning Sickness
Morning sickness can really overshadow a pregnancy in the early stages. A pregnant woman having to constantly remind herself of the end result - bouncing bundle of joy - whilst heaving in the toilet, is as common as 75%. That's a lot of women looking for a Remedy for Morning Sickness. The cause of Morning sickness has not yet been confirmed, but there are a few theories.
Probably the most common one that people have heard of is the increase in hormones in the first trimester. The hormone HCG reaches its peak between weeks 8 and 11 of the pregnancy.
For a large number of pregnant women eating something can improve that 'wave' of nausea. A lack of energy / food can produce nausea. In the early stages of pregnancy, the metabolism goes up by as much as 20%. Therefore, the food that is eaten is burnt through more rapidly. When a woman wakes and is immediately hit by the urge to run and throw up, this may be because she has not eaten all night which will mean their blood sugar level is low.
In the early stages of pregnancy a woman will only be able to tolerate food that she fancies at that time. The smell or odour of certain foods that were enjoyed a month ago could now be enough to turn her stomach. Even the smell of toast (a food with little smell) could start those horrible 'waves' coming. A common food not to be tolerated in early pregnancy is strong smelling meat. The smell of garlic on someone can be really hard to manage.
by Hayley Hewitt
Probably the most common one that people have heard of is the increase in hormones in the first trimester. The hormone HCG reaches its peak between weeks 8 and 11 of the pregnancy.
For a large number of pregnant women eating something can improve that 'wave' of nausea. A lack of energy / food can produce nausea. In the early stages of pregnancy, the metabolism goes up by as much as 20%. Therefore, the food that is eaten is burnt through more rapidly. When a woman wakes and is immediately hit by the urge to run and throw up, this may be because she has not eaten all night which will mean their blood sugar level is low.
In the early stages of pregnancy a woman will only be able to tolerate food that she fancies at that time. The smell or odour of certain foods that were enjoyed a month ago could now be enough to turn her stomach. Even the smell of toast (a food with little smell) could start those horrible 'waves' coming. A common food not to be tolerated in early pregnancy is strong smelling meat. The smell of garlic on someone can be really hard to manage.
by Hayley Hewitt
Caesarean Pros and Cons
Vaginal childbirth, in which the new baby emerges through the uterus and vaginal opening, has been the most common method of childbirth for millennia. But Caesarean sections - delivery by creating an opening through the abdominal wall - has been used for centuries, too. But no matter how long each practice has been used, every new mother will wrestle with the same issues, both physical and emotional. There are many factors involved in making the difficult decision between vaginal and Caesarean delivery.
The level of pain experienced isn't simply a matter of being 'tough' or committed to 'natural' childbirth. It can have an effect on the baby's well-being, too. Being in labor for hours on end, enduring painful contractions, carries risks. Stress produces hormones that the baby is exposed to, along with the mother. Contractions can produce harmful effects on the child and mother. Rectal tearing, in which the mother tears rectal tissue from straining, is a potential problem.
Vaginal childbirth carries other risks. Breech birth, wrapped umbilical cords and other conditions - while relatively less common - do occur. Breech, in which the baby's butt is toward the vaginal opening rather than its head, isn't the only other possible position. Intermediate positions happen as well. Tangled umbilical cords can strangle the newborn or cut off oxygen. Forceps deliveries and other techniques are sometimes required in such cases.
In some cases, the baby's head may be so large as to produce vaginal tearing, which extends recovery time. Or it may become lodged in the opening for extended periods, presenting a risk to the baby's life and the mother's well-being. Drugs may be needed to induce vaginal relaxation.
But Caesarean sections come with their own set of risks.
Cutting through the abdominal wall, along with the pelvic muscles and uterus constitutes major surgery. Though the procedure is less painful than vaginal birth, the recovery can be extended, especially since anesthesia is required in this case. A (usually subtle) scar is always produced, which some women may find unattractive or undesirable.
Any drugs used during delivery are taken up by the baby, since it shares fluid with the mother until after birth. Anesthesia, in rare cases, has caused neurological problems for newborns. These can be long lasting.
Almost all deliveries - both vaginal and Caesarean - occur without incident, producing a healthy child. There are rarely long-term negative impacts on mother or baby. But knowing the pros and cons of both methods can help expectant women make an informed choice.
by Amy He
The level of pain experienced isn't simply a matter of being 'tough' or committed to 'natural' childbirth. It can have an effect on the baby's well-being, too. Being in labor for hours on end, enduring painful contractions, carries risks. Stress produces hormones that the baby is exposed to, along with the mother. Contractions can produce harmful effects on the child and mother. Rectal tearing, in which the mother tears rectal tissue from straining, is a potential problem.
Vaginal childbirth carries other risks. Breech birth, wrapped umbilical cords and other conditions - while relatively less common - do occur. Breech, in which the baby's butt is toward the vaginal opening rather than its head, isn't the only other possible position. Intermediate positions happen as well. Tangled umbilical cords can strangle the newborn or cut off oxygen. Forceps deliveries and other techniques are sometimes required in such cases.
In some cases, the baby's head may be so large as to produce vaginal tearing, which extends recovery time. Or it may become lodged in the opening for extended periods, presenting a risk to the baby's life and the mother's well-being. Drugs may be needed to induce vaginal relaxation.
But Caesarean sections come with their own set of risks.
Cutting through the abdominal wall, along with the pelvic muscles and uterus constitutes major surgery. Though the procedure is less painful than vaginal birth, the recovery can be extended, especially since anesthesia is required in this case. A (usually subtle) scar is always produced, which some women may find unattractive or undesirable.
Any drugs used during delivery are taken up by the baby, since it shares fluid with the mother until after birth. Anesthesia, in rare cases, has caused neurological problems for newborns. These can be long lasting.
Almost all deliveries - both vaginal and Caesarean - occur without incident, producing a healthy child. There are rarely long-term negative impacts on mother or baby. But knowing the pros and cons of both methods can help expectant women make an informed choice.
by Amy He
Top 10 Secrets They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy
My friend recently revealed her pregnancy and began asking all kinds of questions about what it was like when I was pregnant. I tend to be a very honest person, so when I gave her a little insight on some 'secrets' she was almost appalled! :)
So, here are the top 10 secrets people avoid telling you about pregnancy...
10. Hemorrhoids are a strong possibility!
What more can I say?
9. Morning sickness doesn't just happen in the morning
Not each pregnancy yeilds morning sickness, but if you do happen to be a victim of it, it may come in different forms and at different times. Some women get physically sick, while others (like myself for about 5 weeks) compare it to the worst hangover you can imagine, all day long!
8. It's okay to exercise!!!
Some silly people think when a woman is pregnant she should do nothing, lift nothing and be waited on hand and foot! Ladies!!!! This is how you gain weight! Now, if you are in a high risk pregnancy, don't listen to what I am saying. Your doctor will best tell you your needs. However, if you are having a regular pregnancy and you are a healthy woman, don't stop what you are doing! I exercised for 7 months of my pregnancy. I DID modify the fitness activities, and intensity levels and there WERE things I did not do, but lifting, walking, and even running, are not unhealthy things to do if you're in good shape already and not high risk. However, always ask your doctor about any concerns you might have!
7. THE SWAB at 36 weeks
People like to omit this fun swab and you get unpleasantly surprised at about 36 weeks when your doctor says you need to have a Group B Strep swab. You may think, "What's that, and how do you test for it?" Well, this very long cotton ended q-tip like instrument is inserted in your rectum... that's how! So, don't be shocked! It has to be done because, although it is a harmless bacteria to the many women who carry it, if it passes to your baby it can cause detrimental effects.
6. You might get dark hair on your belly and your nipples get darker.
It's all about the hormones! It too shall pass!
5. Take advice with a grain of salt.
Everyone has an opinion about something and you will never please everyone! Strangers got upset with me because I didn't want to find out the gender of my baby, older family members told me to put honey on the end of a nipple (A HUGE NO-NO), and everyone had something to say about names, scheduling and breastfeeding. The most positive advice for you... DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!
4. Your water may not break before contractions start (or vice versa).
You can't always believe what you see in the movies. It may go that way for you but understand that it may be quite the opposite for you. My water broke at 4:30am on a Saturday. However, my water didn't happen with a big gush like I anticipated. It was a small trickle and I thought I had peed myself. I went to the bathroom, had a pee, wiped, stood up and realized I had no control and peed on my leg (or so I thought). It was the middle of the night and my due date was a month away, so I sat down, wiped again, stood up again, and guess what??? It happened again! So I knew something was happening. Remember, this is Saturday morning. I called the hospital, they told me to come in to test to see if it was amniotic fluid. Sure enough it was so I was hooked up to the contraction machine... no contractions... So they sent me home and told me to come back at suppertime. Suppertime came and went, I was hooked to the contraption again, and still no contractions. Back home I went... and waited for the contractions to begin. I was asked to come in at 8am to be induced, as I was told that 24 hours after your water breaks if your contractions don't begin it could cause infection and harm the baby. After an uncomfortable sleep, we headed in to the hospital to start the induction. 8am came and went... 10am came and went... 12pm came and went... still nobody came to start the induction! As luck would have it, FOUR women came in that morning, naturally, so I was put on the back burner. I live in a small town where there were only four beds to accommodate labour and delivery so I had to go over and wait in the OBS. I was informed that the induction would begin at 4pm... still no contractions. At around 4:30pm, a nurse came into my room to inform me that the doctor who was going to do my induction had decided he was going home and was done for the day. He'd be there for over 24 hours, found out earlier his dog had died that morning and since inductions often accompany about 24hours of labour, he was packing it in. I was stunned! My family doctor, who also delivers babies, came in around 6pm, quite upset. She informed me that the choice was really MINE, and that if I wanted the induction done she would call him back in. (The reason the decision was mine was because my water had broke nearly 40 hours previously and the risk of infection was high). Although I would never do anything to harm my baby, I had an strong instinct to say it was okay. I thought, This man's head is not in it. He's working on NO sleep, he lost his dog and will be not be the happiest person if he gets called back into induce my labour. Not knowing what kind of labour and delivery I was going to have, I was actually scared at the thought of him delivering in that state! So, I agreed to wait and be induced the next morning (Monday) at 8am. They wanted me to stay in the hospital to monitor my vitals (for infection reasons) so I sent my family home and decided to get some sleep. I began to have contractions after midnight, although I had no idea what they were. I felt sick and threw up many times. I called a nurse in to ask for gravol or something to make me feel better but she gave me nothing. An hour or so later, I called a nurse in again. It was someone new this time but she, as well, gave me nothing! I couldn't understand it! I was walking around my room trying to fend off the pain, throwing my guts out and no one would give me anything! Finally, around 5:20am I called yet another nurse in. I told her my partner would be up by now as he had to work at 6am (at the hospital), so could she please call him as I really needed him with me. Ten minutes later, he was there. I told him that I didn't know what to do with myself, the pain was so bad, and he asked me what the nurses had been doing for me. When I said nothing, he was angry, as he could see that I could barely talk I was in so much pain. So, he headed to the nurses station and demanded someone come in and check me out (I hadn't been checked internally because they were ordered not to because it could risk infection as well). The nurse entered the room and took one look at me and called my doctor. The doctor told her to check me and when she did she said, "Oh my God! She's ten centimeters dilated!" This was at 5:50am. I wanted some drugs because the pain was intense, but was told it was too late for any drugs; by the time they kicked in, it would be over. So, my parents were called and I was wheeled to labour and delivery. At 6:05am my parents were there, at 6:10am my doctor showed up and in three pushes and less than 10 minutes later I delivered my beautiful, healthy daughter! It was a long one, I know... but just know anything can happen in any order!
3. Some women experience PICA
This is known as a medical disorder where you crave substances that are not nutritious. One of my girlfriends craved ice cubes. She ate so many that she lost 3 back teeth! Another became obsessed with sniffing markers, and yet another had urges to eat chalk. The pica subsided after giving birth.
2. Sorry ladies... most gender-related myths are just that!
BUT... it's so fun to play around. Although, for me, all fingers pointed to a boy, I had a gorgeous baby girl. My instincts were the only thing that was right on this one. However, I loved trying out the gender prediction chart, and other myth pages because they were really fun to play around with.
1. You might not love your baby right away!
I gave birth to my daughter one month before I was due and I loved being pregnant. I wasn't prepared mentally to have her yet and once she was born I didn't have that attachment to her that I thought I would. Because I was so used to this little being moving around inside me, when she was in my arms, it didn't seem like she belonged to me at all. It took a few weeks before I really fell in love with her and now my love grows stronger each and every day.
Remember... it's okay to feel like this. People don't like to admit it because they think it makes them a bad mother or possibly they are embarrassed about it. But it's important to know your hormones are going crazy at this time and that connection might not be there for a while.
We women do not all go through the same things so let's let women out there know that the things they are experiencing in their pregnancy are normal!!!
by Ralutz:Goarticles.com
So, here are the top 10 secrets people avoid telling you about pregnancy...
10. Hemorrhoids are a strong possibility!
What more can I say?
9. Morning sickness doesn't just happen in the morning
Not each pregnancy yeilds morning sickness, but if you do happen to be a victim of it, it may come in different forms and at different times. Some women get physically sick, while others (like myself for about 5 weeks) compare it to the worst hangover you can imagine, all day long!
8. It's okay to exercise!!!
Some silly people think when a woman is pregnant she should do nothing, lift nothing and be waited on hand and foot! Ladies!!!! This is how you gain weight! Now, if you are in a high risk pregnancy, don't listen to what I am saying. Your doctor will best tell you your needs. However, if you are having a regular pregnancy and you are a healthy woman, don't stop what you are doing! I exercised for 7 months of my pregnancy. I DID modify the fitness activities, and intensity levels and there WERE things I did not do, but lifting, walking, and even running, are not unhealthy things to do if you're in good shape already and not high risk. However, always ask your doctor about any concerns you might have!
7. THE SWAB at 36 weeks
People like to omit this fun swab and you get unpleasantly surprised at about 36 weeks when your doctor says you need to have a Group B Strep swab. You may think, "What's that, and how do you test for it?" Well, this very long cotton ended q-tip like instrument is inserted in your rectum... that's how! So, don't be shocked! It has to be done because, although it is a harmless bacteria to the many women who carry it, if it passes to your baby it can cause detrimental effects.
6. You might get dark hair on your belly and your nipples get darker.
It's all about the hormones! It too shall pass!
5. Take advice with a grain of salt.
Everyone has an opinion about something and you will never please everyone! Strangers got upset with me because I didn't want to find out the gender of my baby, older family members told me to put honey on the end of a nipple (A HUGE NO-NO), and everyone had something to say about names, scheduling and breastfeeding. The most positive advice for you... DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!
4. Your water may not break before contractions start (or vice versa).
You can't always believe what you see in the movies. It may go that way for you but understand that it may be quite the opposite for you. My water broke at 4:30am on a Saturday. However, my water didn't happen with a big gush like I anticipated. It was a small trickle and I thought I had peed myself. I went to the bathroom, had a pee, wiped, stood up and realized I had no control and peed on my leg (or so I thought). It was the middle of the night and my due date was a month away, so I sat down, wiped again, stood up again, and guess what??? It happened again! So I knew something was happening. Remember, this is Saturday morning. I called the hospital, they told me to come in to test to see if it was amniotic fluid. Sure enough it was so I was hooked up to the contraction machine... no contractions... So they sent me home and told me to come back at suppertime. Suppertime came and went, I was hooked to the contraption again, and still no contractions. Back home I went... and waited for the contractions to begin. I was asked to come in at 8am to be induced, as I was told that 24 hours after your water breaks if your contractions don't begin it could cause infection and harm the baby. After an uncomfortable sleep, we headed in to the hospital to start the induction. 8am came and went... 10am came and went... 12pm came and went... still nobody came to start the induction! As luck would have it, FOUR women came in that morning, naturally, so I was put on the back burner. I live in a small town where there were only four beds to accommodate labour and delivery so I had to go over and wait in the OBS. I was informed that the induction would begin at 4pm... still no contractions. At around 4:30pm, a nurse came into my room to inform me that the doctor who was going to do my induction had decided he was going home and was done for the day. He'd be there for over 24 hours, found out earlier his dog had died that morning and since inductions often accompany about 24hours of labour, he was packing it in. I was stunned! My family doctor, who also delivers babies, came in around 6pm, quite upset. She informed me that the choice was really MINE, and that if I wanted the induction done she would call him back in. (The reason the decision was mine was because my water had broke nearly 40 hours previously and the risk of infection was high). Although I would never do anything to harm my baby, I had an strong instinct to say it was okay. I thought, This man's head is not in it. He's working on NO sleep, he lost his dog and will be not be the happiest person if he gets called back into induce my labour. Not knowing what kind of labour and delivery I was going to have, I was actually scared at the thought of him delivering in that state! So, I agreed to wait and be induced the next morning (Monday) at 8am. They wanted me to stay in the hospital to monitor my vitals (for infection reasons) so I sent my family home and decided to get some sleep. I began to have contractions after midnight, although I had no idea what they were. I felt sick and threw up many times. I called a nurse in to ask for gravol or something to make me feel better but she gave me nothing. An hour or so later, I called a nurse in again. It was someone new this time but she, as well, gave me nothing! I couldn't understand it! I was walking around my room trying to fend off the pain, throwing my guts out and no one would give me anything! Finally, around 5:20am I called yet another nurse in. I told her my partner would be up by now as he had to work at 6am (at the hospital), so could she please call him as I really needed him with me. Ten minutes later, he was there. I told him that I didn't know what to do with myself, the pain was so bad, and he asked me what the nurses had been doing for me. When I said nothing, he was angry, as he could see that I could barely talk I was in so much pain. So, he headed to the nurses station and demanded someone come in and check me out (I hadn't been checked internally because they were ordered not to because it could risk infection as well). The nurse entered the room and took one look at me and called my doctor. The doctor told her to check me and when she did she said, "Oh my God! She's ten centimeters dilated!" This was at 5:50am. I wanted some drugs because the pain was intense, but was told it was too late for any drugs; by the time they kicked in, it would be over. So, my parents were called and I was wheeled to labour and delivery. At 6:05am my parents were there, at 6:10am my doctor showed up and in three pushes and less than 10 minutes later I delivered my beautiful, healthy daughter! It was a long one, I know... but just know anything can happen in any order!
3. Some women experience PICA
This is known as a medical disorder where you crave substances that are not nutritious. One of my girlfriends craved ice cubes. She ate so many that she lost 3 back teeth! Another became obsessed with sniffing markers, and yet another had urges to eat chalk. The pica subsided after giving birth.
2. Sorry ladies... most gender-related myths are just that!
BUT... it's so fun to play around. Although, for me, all fingers pointed to a boy, I had a gorgeous baby girl. My instincts were the only thing that was right on this one. However, I loved trying out the gender prediction chart, and other myth pages because they were really fun to play around with.
1. You might not love your baby right away!
I gave birth to my daughter one month before I was due and I loved being pregnant. I wasn't prepared mentally to have her yet and once she was born I didn't have that attachment to her that I thought I would. Because I was so used to this little being moving around inside me, when she was in my arms, it didn't seem like she belonged to me at all. It took a few weeks before I really fell in love with her and now my love grows stronger each and every day.
Remember... it's okay to feel like this. People don't like to admit it because they think it makes them a bad mother or possibly they are embarrassed about it. But it's important to know your hormones are going crazy at this time and that connection might not be there for a while.
We women do not all go through the same things so let's let women out there know that the things they are experiencing in their pregnancy are normal!!!
by Ralutz:Goarticles.com
How to Get Pregnant With a Girl - 3 Methods to Conceiving a Baby Girl Naturally
The desire to want to know how to get pregnant with a girl has become an immensely popular topic in recent years for couples around the world. While some couples resort to medical procedures such as artificial insemination, the costly treatments prevent many from doing so. Fortunately, there are natural methods that are just as effective and the following are 3 tips to getting you started.
1. Make love several days before ovulation
Perhaps one of the most effective methods of getting pregnant with a girl is to time intercourse a few days prior to ovulation. The female sperm will then stay inside the woman's body for a few days until the egg is ready to be fertilized while the male sperm will be eliminated in the process. Prediction kits are invaluable tools to have and those that use saliva are generally more accurate.
2. Monitor pH levels of the reproductive environment
The sperm carrying the female gene are able to survive in acidic environment where the male sperm would not even stand a chance. This can easily be used to your advantage by using vaginal test strips while increasing the pH levels. This can be done through consuming foods rich in magnesium and calcium or by douching using specialty recipes that can be bought at health clinics.
3. Make love with shallow penetration positions
The next factor is to only have the male partner ejaculate while in a shallow penetration position. The entrance to the woman's vagina is naturally more acidic which is favorable to the female sperm. Positions such as missionary work best to deposit the sperm closest to the entrance in addition to the woman lying on her side.
Following these methods should be used in combination with each other for maximum benefit rather than relying on one method alone. These factors alone have been able to successfully produce a daughter for thousands of couples around the world.
by Grace Young
1. Make love several days before ovulation
Perhaps one of the most effective methods of getting pregnant with a girl is to time intercourse a few days prior to ovulation. The female sperm will then stay inside the woman's body for a few days until the egg is ready to be fertilized while the male sperm will be eliminated in the process. Prediction kits are invaluable tools to have and those that use saliva are generally more accurate.
2. Monitor pH levels of the reproductive environment
The sperm carrying the female gene are able to survive in acidic environment where the male sperm would not even stand a chance. This can easily be used to your advantage by using vaginal test strips while increasing the pH levels. This can be done through consuming foods rich in magnesium and calcium or by douching using specialty recipes that can be bought at health clinics.
3. Make love with shallow penetration positions
The next factor is to only have the male partner ejaculate while in a shallow penetration position. The entrance to the woman's vagina is naturally more acidic which is favorable to the female sperm. Positions such as missionary work best to deposit the sperm closest to the entrance in addition to the woman lying on her side.
Following these methods should be used in combination with each other for maximum benefit rather than relying on one method alone. These factors alone have been able to successfully produce a daughter for thousands of couples around the world.
by Grace Young
