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What happens after a miscarriage: physically and emotionally 2007-10-30 11:45:07 If you have recently suffered from a pregnancy loss, you may be wondering what happens after a miscarriage? What physical and emotional treatment will you need? When is it safe to try and have another baby? To learn what happens after a miscarriage, there are many resources you can turn to for answers and for support. These miscarriage resources include: * Professional help * Support groups and counseling * Online forums and online informational resources * Books * Friends and family What happens after a miscarriage with your physical treatment at the hospital or doctor depends on what type of miscarriage you have experienced. For an incomplete or missed miscarriage, treatment may involve simply waiting to see if a natural miscarriage occurs or a miscarriage may be induced with medicine or surgical procedures. A natural miscarriage is the most common complication found with pregnancies. What happens after a miscarriage of this type for most women is a visit to the doctor or hos ...

What is Motherhood Maternity? 2007-10-29 06:45:04 The words Motherhood Maternity seem to be a bit redundant since one of the dictionary explanations of the meaning of maternity is motherhood. This is probably why the only time you'll see the two words together is in reference to the store that promises to provide an assortment of clothing "for the fashionable mother-to-be." Motherhood Maternity claims to dress more than two million new moms-to-be every year. There are over 700 locations of Motherhood Maternity stores in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The chain prides itself in providing clothing for pregnant women at amazingly low prices and offering thousands of ways to look great. Motherhood Maternity suggests that when buying maternity clothes, you should always buy your pre-pregnancy size. Maternity hosiery is usually sized by the weight you were before you got pregnant, combined with your height. The company provides four belly styles that are used for pants, shorts, and skirts. Under belly No belly All around ...

Pro Abortion Is Pro-Choice 2007-10-29 04:00:07 In the war between those who are pro abortion, or Pro-Choice, and those who are anti abortion, or Pro-Life, the most important thing to remember is that not everyone who is pro abortion is against having children. On the contrary, there are many pro abortion people who would not have an abortion themselves, but consider themselves Pro-Choice because they believe that every woman has the right to choose for herself whether or not she gives birth. Pro abortion or Pro-Choice people are primarily concerned with women's rights. The major question about abortion that they consider when arguing for abortion rights is "does a woman have the right to choose what happens to her own body?" Overwhelmingly, their belief is yes. The primary issues that pro abortion people concentrate on - aside from the woman's right to choose - are the effect on the crime rate and back-alley abortions. Economists have studied the crime rate in the United States for decades. But the most interes ...

What You Should Know about Teenage Pregnancy - Facts 2007-10-29 02:00:06 Teenage pregnancy facts state that roughly 95% of teenage pregnancies are unintended. Teenage mothers usually do not have an easy life after their pregnancy; many researchers argue that women who experience teenage pregnancy do not have easy lives even before they become pregnant. Teenage pregnancy facts show that both before and after their pregnancy, adolescent mothers are more likely to have low family incomes; they are actually more likely to be poor and on welfare. Indeed, the poorer the adolescent, the more likely she is to become pregnant. Adolescent mothers are less educated than women who wait until at least 20 to have a baby, they are less likely to be married and their children are more likely to have developmental problems. In 2002, 10% of mothers between the ages of 15 and 17 had graduated high school. After having the baby, only about 33% of adolescent mothers go back and graduate high school, while a very low 1.5% will go on to receive a college degree by age 30. Even fa ...

Why Didn't I Lose Weight After Childbirth? 2007-10-27 22:45:05 Childbirth results in changes in a woman's body. Many women gain a significant amount of weight. While a doctor recommends a weight gain of about 25-35lbs throughout your pregnancy, you may gain a whole lot more than that. Many women are distressed and wonder, "why didn't I lose weight after childbirth?" We hear stories of women fitting into their jeans two weeks after a baby's born and can feel distressed if that's not happening to us. If you're wondering, why didn't I lose weight after childbirth? You're not alone. Many women have trouble shedding their pregnancy weight. While it would be nice if the weight just melted off after our babies are born, it usually requires a few little things to happen. Those things are related to time, effort and diet. Why Didn't I Lose Weight After Childbirth? Time… It took nine months to gain that weight, it would take at least a little bit of time to come off. Many women don't start to see ...

History of Abortion - What Is the History of Abortion? 2007-10-27 22:00:06 Abortion is not a new concept. In fact, abortion has been around for hundreds of years. The history of abortion begins with the ancient Greeks and Romans, and, of course, continues even today. Early abortions were performed in rather frightening and unscientific ways. These ways primarily dealt with herbs - dubbed "abortifacient" - sharp objects, and even by placing severe pressure on the expectant mother's abdomen. Abortifacient herbs were used for hundreds of years, and some people still use them today, although this is not recommended because of the possibility of physical danger to the woman. These herbs were also not guaranteed to work, and sometimes the user would get ill, but the herbs would fail to cause an abortion. In the 11th century, a missal on herbal remedies was written, and in it were listed the herbs that can cause abortion; thus the beginning of abortifacient herbs in the history of abortion. Herbs listed in this book were black and white hellbore, penn ... History

Pregnancy Stages: Last Month. 2007-10-26 23:45:05 The baby will soon be here. You might have been scared when you first discovered you were to become a father. At some point, you probably got excited. You likely had ideas about what was going to happen to you and your partner. If you have never experienced a woman's pregnancy first hand, you have probably been surprised by some of the things you have seen. So, what can you expect for the pregnancy stages last month? In many respects, your lives will stabilize. Your partner is probably over the mood swings and you have become accustomed to odd food cravings. Now, if you haven't already noticed, you can't take your partner far without being aware of the location of the bathrooms. In the pregnancy stages last month, the fetus has settled into your partner's pelvis, getting ready for the trip down the birth canal. That means that the fetus is pressing against its mother's bladder almost constantly. As the fetus shifts its position for the birth, it will probably a ...

Feeding Time: What to Eat and When 2007-10-26 11:00:11 With all of the varying advice on feeding your baby, you may just want to breastfeed forever. Though you should always consult your doctor for the latest information on baby food, there are a few things you should expect in the first year. When to introduce solids Most doctors agree that solids should be introduced somewhere between four and six months. However, if you had an especially large baby at birth or a little boy with a big boy appetite, your doctor might recommend starting your baby on solid food as early as 3 months. Signs that your baby is ready for solid foods may include: doubling of her birth weight, an increased interest in food, and drinking more than 32 oz of milk in a day. Usually your baby will give you unmistakable signs that they are ready for food but always check with your doctor before introducing any solid food. What is "solid" food? The term "solid" food is a bit misleading. Typically, one of the first "solid" foods you will intr ...

Early Signs of Miscarriage To Be Aware Of 2007-10-26 07:45:06 Early signs of miscarriage include vaginal bleeding and cramping. They can also be the sudden absence of previous pregnancy symptoms. While not all early signs of miscarriage will result in your having a miscarriage, being watchful is important. If you have vaginal bleeding in your pregnancy, it should always be reported to your doctor regardless of how early or how far you are along in your pregnancy. Not all vaginal bleeding results in a miscarriage but it always need to be investigated. Whether your early signs of miscarriage result in a miscarriage or not may be out of your control. When you speak to a doctor, they will likely arrange for an ultrasound scan. An internal pelvic exam may also take place. If the cervix is open or dilated, the miscarriage is inevitable, however, if it is closed, then you are likely to be told that your early signs of miscarriage are a threatened abortion. When vaginal bleeding occurs, whether it is dark brown or bright red it should always be reported. ...

Earliest pregnancy symptoms 2007-10-24 14:00:10 Trying to get pregnant can be exciting and frustrating at the same time. It is a very important and life-changing period in a woman's life. Knowing when she is pregnant can make all the difference in the world to a woman who is trying to conceive. That's why it can be interesting to know what some of the earliest pregnancy symptoms are. All women experience pregnancy in different ways. That means that the earliest pregnancy symptoms will be different for each woman. Pregnancy symptoms can also vary when it comes to intensity and duration and some women may not experience the earliest pregnancy symptoms at all. Following the implantation of the egg, the body undergoes many changes. The levels of hormones increase drastically. The earliest pregnancy symptoms typically do not appear until 1 to 2 weeks after you miss your period. The first fetal movement is not typically detected until 16 weeks post-conception. The earliest pregnancy symptoms include implantation bleeding 8 to 10 ...

The Facts on Teenage Pregnancy in South Africa 2007-10-24 04:30:08 As with many developing countries, the rate of teenage pregnancy in South Africa is high. Most people argue that this is a substantial problem for the country, and is an expression of a failure to help young girls deal with sexuality. This failure leads to not only pregnancies and abortions, but also to STDs and HIV and AIDS; many believe that adolescents in South Africa are in desperate need of adequate sex education and confidential contraceptive services. There are many factors behind teenage pregnancy in South Africa. Often, adequate knowledge of contraception is lacking, due to negative attitudes regarding sexual activity before marriage. Young girls are not educated about contraceptive use because many believe there is no need to educate them; they must wait until they are married to have sex anyway. Teenage pregnancy in South Africa is mainly a problem among women who live in rural, poverty-stricken areas; South Africa's urban female adolescents, however, are also at a high ...

Maternal Instinct-Sensing The Answers To Your Pregnancy Questions 2007-10-24 03:15:08 A pregnancy is one of the most exciting events-not only in a woman's life, but in the life of her husband as well. Many people have questions about the various stages and aspects of being pregnant. Yet, perhaps one of the most important pregnancy questions is the one that starts it all-namely "Am I pregnant?" After that, most people follow up with the big gender question: "Is it a boy or a girl?" Many mothers-to-be claim that they can sense the answers to these pregnancy questions before modern technology is able to provide the answers, based on a combination of signs and instinct. Pregnancy Question Number One-Am I Pregnant? A pregnancy test can provide a more concrete answer to this pregnancy question, and later on, your doctor will be able to do the same. So why make an assumption based on signs and feelings? A pregnancy test typically can be used until several days after conception, and if you aren't expecting to be pregnant, you might not think to ...

How to Find Plus Size Maternity Clothes 2007-10-23 20:30:10 There have been some plus size women who have a very hard time finding plus size maternity clothes. The good news is that not all large women necessarily need special maternity wear. This is because large women as a group tend to gain less weight during pregnancy and therefore show less. This means plus size women can sometimes get by with regular clothes during pregnancy, or by buying clothing a size or two larger than normal. Some large women make the conscious choice not to buy any special maternity wear during pregnancy in order to save money. But there are others who feel forced into this situation because they think or are unaware of plus size maternity clothes resources. Women around size 24 or larger can often get away with regular clothes in slightly larger sizes for most of their pregnancy because they likely won't gain as much weight or size. But women at the smaller end of plus sizes (sizes 16 to 22) will probably need to buy special plus-size maternity clothes because ...

Abortion Facts Abortion Facts, Not Fiction 2007-10-22 18:30:07 When it comes to abortion facts, it is often very difficult to determine what information is true and what is false. Real abortion facts begin with the medical community. In medical terminology, abortion is serrated into different categories: Spontaneous Abortion and Induced Abortion. Spontaneous Abortion, or miscarriage, as it is commonly called, is the natural expulsion of the embryo or fetus from the uterus by the mother's body. This can happen because of genetic or physical abnormalities. Induced abortion is further separated into the sub-categories Therapeutic Abortion and Elective Abortion. Therapeutic Abortion is exactly what it sounds like: the extraction of an embryo or fetus for medical reasons to prevent harm from coming to the mother, or in cases of diagnosed deformities or problems with the unborn child. Elective Abortion is what is commonly debated. It is the choice of the expectant mother for any number of personal reasons. There are numerous methods of abortion, in ...

Teens and the Media - Newspaper Magazine Articles on Teenage Pregnancy 2007-10-21 06:47:42 Teen pregnancy is often spoken about in newspaper magazines, rightly so as it is an issue that concerns society and should receive ample coverage. All too often, however, the view presented is a biased one. Often the issue is treated as if teenagers were sex-crazed, promiscuous delinquents who must be disciplined into behaving "properly." The newspaper magazine articles on teenage pregnancy ignore scientific and public health information and can be detrimental to both the poor young teens who find themselves in a precarious situation and to the people around them. If you want unbiased newspaper magazine articles on teenage pregnancy, you can start at the Planned Parenthood website, www.plannedparenthood.org. This site not only has articles on teen pregnancy, but also releases the names of the winners of the PPFA (Planned Parenthood Federation of America) Maggie awards, which recognizes achievement by the media and entertainment industries in support of reproductive rights and ... Articles