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- Q What should I avoid while using pregnancy testing kits?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyA home-use pregnancy testing kit involves the collection of a urine sample to detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG is a hormone that is secreted only if the woman is pregnant. However, if you drink too much of any fluid... Full Answer
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- Q How can fathers be more involved during pregnancy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyFathers can be an integral part of pregnancy by attending prenatal birthing classes and arranging for paternity leave after the baby is born.To learn more tips on how fathers can play a larger role in pregnancy, watch Dr. Oz in this video. Full Answer
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- Q How does an ectopic pregnancy affect my body?
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Normally, at the beginning of a pregnancy, the fertilized egg travels from the fallopian tube to the uterus, where it implants and grows. But in about 2% of diagnosed pregnancies, the fertilized egg attaches to an area outside of the uterus, which... Full Answer
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- Q How can I help prevent Rh sensitization during pregnancy?
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If you are Rh-negative and pregnant: If you are an Rh-negative woman and you have conceived with an Rh-negative partner, you are not at risk of Rh sensitization during pregnancy. (Most health professionals treat all Rh-negative pregnant women as though... Full Answer
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- Q How does Rh sensitization during pregnancy affect my body?
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If you are Rh-negative: Unless you are given Rh immune globulin just before or after a high-risk event, such as miscarriage, amniocentesis, abortion, ectopic pregnancy or childbirth, you have a chance of becoming sensitized to an Rh-positive fetus's... Full Answer
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- Q What should I think about if I have an amniocentesis?
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Normal results from amniocentesis do not guarantee that your fetus will be healthy. Amniocentesis can be done to help you prepare if your fetus has a possible birth defect or to help you make a decision about ending the pregnancy if a serious problem... Full Answer
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- Q What might affect an amniocentesis?
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Reasons you may not be able to have an amniocentesis or why the results may not be helpful include: If there is blood from your fetus in the amniotic fluid. This can falsely increase the level of the substances alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and... Full Answer
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- Q Can I conceive another child if I am already pregnant?
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In a word, yes!! This phenomenon is called Superfetation. Such pregnancies occur when a woman continues ovulating after becoming pregnant, and the second, fertilized egg is able to implant itself in the lining of the womb. Usually, hormonal changes... Full Answer
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- Q What places can I choose to deliver my baby?
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Many women have strong views about where and how they'd like to deliver their babies. In general, women can choose to deliver at a hospital, birth center, or at home. You will need to contact your health insurance provider to find out what options are... Full Answer
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- Q What are the pros and cons of a homebirth?
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If you are thinking about a homebirth, you need to weigh several pros and cons. The main advantage is that you will be able to experience labor and delivery in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Since there will be no routine medical procedures,... Full Answer
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