An ectopic pregnancy is usually the result of an alteration in the fallopian tube which alters or hinders the fertilized ovum’s journey to the uterus. These anomalies may include damage to the lining of the fallopian tube or blockage of the fallopian tube.
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Sigma Nursing answeredIt is common for a woman’s body temperature to change during pregnancy. During pregnancy the woman's body generates additional heat due to:
- Increased metabolism
- Elevated levels of hormones such as progesterone
- Increased workload on the woman’s body a result of extra weight as the pregnancy progresses as well as the processing and fetal nutrients and waste products
Simultaneously the woman has increased peripheral circulation which leads to dissipation of heat from the body. Therefore it is not unusual that the combination of these factors lead to pregnant women feeling HOT yet having a measured body temperature within the normal range.
However while a slight increase in body temperature is not a concern, any time a pregnant woman’s temperature is 100.4 F or greater the healthcare provider needs to be contacted and the cause of the elevation identified and treated.
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Swedish answeredSee All 3 AnswersDuring the third trimester, you will probably start to feel some mild contractions. Your abdomen will get hard and tight, then relax and soften. These irregular and mild contractions, called Braxton-Hicks contractions, help prepare your body for labor. Changing position, increasing fluids and resting on your side can help if these become bothersome. If you still have painful contractions after trying these measures for more than one hour, be sure to call your doctor.
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Count the Kicks answeredSee All 2 AnswersThere are various benefits to counting your baby's kicks during pregnancy. Significant changes in your baby’s movement pattern may help identify potential problems before the baby's heart rate is affected.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that you note the time it takes to feel 10 kicks, jabs, turns, swishes or rolls (not hiccups). A healthy baby should have 10 kicks in less than two hours. Most babies will take less than 30 minutes.
Here are some good reasons to count your baby's kicks while in the womb:
- Counting the kicks helps you bond with your baby. Taking time to count the kicks provides a special time for you to focus on your baby’s movements and personality. It is also a good time for your partner to share in this experience with you and bond with the baby too!
- It helps you to get to know your baby. Counting the kicks helps you familiarize yourself with your baby’s typical pattern of movements. By counting the kicks and tracking them each day, you will be more likely to notice any changes in his or her pattern of movements.
- It is an easy way to take an active role in your baby’s health in addition to your regular prenatal visits and tests. A Count The Kicks chart is another tool you can use to help detect potential problems. You can also download the Count the Kicks! app.
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Here's how to count your baby's kicks during pregnancy:
- Count the time it takes for your baby to make 10 movements. A movement includes kicks, rolls, jabs, twists, turns and switches. Hiccups are not considered a movement. Your baby should move 10 times in less than two hours. Count the kicks every day, preferably at the same time.
- Pick your time based on when your baby is usually active, such as after you've had a snack or meal.
- Make sure that your baby is awake first; walking, pushing on your tummy or having a cold drink are good wake-up calls.
- To get started, sit with your feet up or lie on your side. Count each of your baby's movements as one kick, and count until you reach 10 kicks or movements.
- Most of the time it will take less than a half hour, but it could take as long as two hours.
- Log your recorded times into a Count the Kicks chart or download the Count the Kicks! app.
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First Candle answeredSee All 2 AnswersUsing a kick count chart is easy! Make sure you note the day you begin counting, your due date and the time of day you will be counting at the top of the chart. Remember, each twist, turn, swish, roll or jab counts as one kick! When you have performed your kick count for Day 1, simply check the box that corresponds with the number of minutes it took for you to feel 10 kicks. For example, if it took 15 minutes, you would go down the Day 1 column until you found the line for 11-15 minutes and put your check mark in that box. If it took an hour, you would scroll down to the line for 56-60 minutes and put your check mark there. That’s it! Repeat the same process every day for the remaining weeks of your pregnancy. Take your chart with you to your doctor visits.
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MountainView Hospital answeredSee All 3 AnswersPregnant women should avoid changing cat litter due to the risk of toxoplasmosis, which can be transmitted from cat feces.
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Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is an abnormality of the placental vasculature during pregnancy which affects identical twins. Identical twins share a common monochorionic placenta. If the placenta contains abnormal blood vessels the umbilical cord blood flow and the circulations of the fetuses becomes connected. As a result one fetus, known as the donor, receives less blood flow and the nutrients it contains which the other fetus, known as the recipient, receives more blood flow and the nutrients it contains.
At birth, both infants may have problems depending on the severity of the transfusion syndrome. The donor twin may have too little blood and need a blood transfusion, while the recipient twin may have too much blood and may need to have the amount of blood in his or her body reduced. While the infants are identical twins, they may have significantly different birth weight as the donor is frequently small from gestational age due to the lack of nutrients during intrauterine life which the recipient is bigger as a result of the increased volume of blood in the circulatory system.