Discharges and Bleeding During Pregnancy

March 29th, 2011 Posted in Pregnancy
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Pregnant women may experience some discharges and bleeding during pregnancy. Though it may be a part of being in that condition, they still have to consult with their midwife or doctors about it.  They may have this condition because of several causes such as hormonal activity, some infection or irritation as well cervical erosion. It is normal for pregnant women to have higher levels of hormonal activity and as such, they may have more of the whitish discharges with a mild smell at this time. However, if discharges and bleeding during pregnancy occurs, they may have some infections that need to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.

Discharges and bleeding may occur because of infection from candidiasis. This is also known as yeast infection of which the emissions are described as whitish and lumpy. The discharge may also emit a yeasty smell that is similar to baking bread or to beer. Pregnant women may follow some home remedies but they have to consult with their doctors first. They may also check on their diet and avoid eating foods that contain much sugar. Another cause of infection may come from bacteria. The discharge is described as somewhat watery with a fishy smell. This may also be treated but pregnant women should see their doctors for proper medication.

Pregnant women may also acquire infections through sexual activities. At times they experience non-infective irritations because of the toiletries or the tight underwear that they use. Cervical erosion may happen as a shift in the cervical membranes occur. They may also experience more bleeding as the mucous plug becomes loose at the initial stages of labor. There are still other causes of discharges and bleeding during pregnancy. Pregnant women may have this condition during the time when they are supposed to have their regular menstrual cycle.

They may also experience these when the fertilized egg will be implanted and the same thing may happen as the placenta develops and is embedded in the uterus. Though at times, the discharges and bleeding during pregnancy may be due to ectopic pregnancy or to miscarriage. Sometimes pregnant women may experience bleeding at the later part of their pregnancy. They have to be brought immediately to the hospital and be given medical attention. At times, the placenta may block the entry part to the cervix. It may also be possible for the placenta to be dislodged from the wall inside the womb.

Discharges and bleeding during pregnancy may be considered as quite normal especially with the changes that occur. However, pregnant women need to consult with their doctor so that they may be diagnosed properly. They may also be advised on the proper and safe medication or treatment that they need to undergo. Pregnant women will have to seek immediate medical attention the soonest possible time especially when abnormal bleeding occurs in any stage of their pregnancy.

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Pregnant Women and Hair Color

March 28th, 2011 Posted in Pregnancy
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A lot of women put on hair color as part of maintaining their beauty and pregnant women are no exemption. Women like to look beautiful even if they are pregnant. However, they may have some second thoughts in doing so. They may be putting their babies in danger while they are still in their wombs. Experts may say that some beauty products are safe to use by pregnant women. However, pregnant women should take precautionary measures. They should not compromise the health and well-being of their babies even before they are born. Pregnant women have to be careful especially with hair color solutions that contain chemicals.

Pregnant women have to understand that harmful chemicals may affect their health and their babies. Chemicals may enter the bloodstream via their skin. The chemicals in hair dyes may pass through their scalps. Most doctors recommend the avoidance of applying hair color especially on the first three months of pregnancy. This is the time when their babies are in the process of vital neurological developments. Although experts may approve of pregnant women putting hair color during their second or their third trimester, they still have to be careful. Pregnant women may select hair color solutions with the least chemicals. They may also try using henna instead. However, they still have to check for other components that may have been added to henna.

Pregnant women may just put some highlights to make them look better. At least, they do not have to expose their scalps to the chemicals. They may also make appointments with their hair dresser. They may to go to the salon when there are less people undergoing hair treatment. This will also lessen their chances of inhaling the chemical fumes especially that of ammonia. If they can afford for home service, that would be better. Pregnant women may also do the hair color treatment by themselves. They will have to wear protective gloves and observe other necessary precautionary measures.

It is extremely important to be very careful in the use of hair color treatment. Pregnant women may opt to wait until they have given birth. After they have healed, women may resume their hair color treatment routines. People understand that it is natural for women to want to look their best even when they are pregnant. However, the health and the well-being of their unborn baby are of paramount consideration at this time. Hair color treatment should be carefully thought of by pregnant women before they decide to go for it.

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Signs of Pregnancy

February 4th, 2011 Posted in Pregnancy
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Some women know and feel when they are pregnant but others may not. The very first sign that would make women think that they are pregnant is when they miss their monthly menstrual period. However, women should be sure that they are pregnant because some of the signs may be indicating some other things. Women need to understand too that the signs and the symptoms of early pregnancy that they may experience may be different from that of others. Some of them may feel the signs as early as the first week of conception. Others may feel it at a later stage while there are pregnant women who may not feel anything at all.

Though some women instinctively feel that they are pregnant, they would still like to confirm it. They may not understand exactly how they feel and what they like if they are at the early stages of pregnancy. For those who have been active sexually prior to missing their period, they may use a pregnancy test kit to make sure. Though women have missed their period, they may still go through some light bleeding at the onset of pregnancy. Pregnant women should not be scared about it unless the bleeding does not stop.

As women progresses with their pregnancy, they may feel some changes. They may feel their breasts swelling and may also experience breasts tenderness and soreness. Pregnant women usually experience morning sickness even at other times of the day. Though women may not feel comfortable, they may not suffer from nausea all throughout their pregnancy. However, some women may actually have this feeling until the last stages of their pregnancy. Pregnant women may also feel more tired and sleepy most of the time. They tend to stay in bed longer than usual.

Pregnant women may also have some difficulty controlling their bladder. They may feel like urinating more frequently. They may also experience some back pains because of the additional weight that their bodies have to carry. Their spine may be affected as they have to shift their posture to be able to carry the weight. Pregnant women may not be able to sleep properly especially if they cannot find the right position. They may use some pillows to help them feel comfortable in bed. Pregnant women may also crave for some kinds of foods that they usually do not eat. They may feel this craving throughout their pregnancy. Though symptoms may be different, women can confirm that they are pregnant by simply using some pregnancy test kit. They may also visit their doctors for some tests.

 

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