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Abortion Statistics: What's In A Number? 2007-09-10 06:30:04 Considering the moral and legal arguments of abortion, statistics show that the numbers of women having abortions are very great. It would seem that even though many countries have made, or are trying to make abortion illegal, women will still seek out alternatives, sometimes at the risk of their own lives. Abortion statistics tell us a lot about the effectiveness of making abortion illegal. According to abortion statistics, every year 46 million women have an abortion. Of these 46 million women, 26 million will have their procedures in a country where abortion is illegal. But the other 20 million women seek out abortions in countries where abortion is illegal. In the entire world, 26% of pregnancies are terminated by induced abortion. For example, in the Netherlands, 10.6% of pregnancies are aborted. This is a relatively low number compared to Russia, where 62.6% of all pregnancies are terminated. By using abortion statistics, we can also learn about when abortions are commonly perfor ...

Getting to the Root of the Causes of Teenage Pregnancy in Jamaica 2007-09-10 02:15:07 Before 20 years of age, at least 20% of Jamaican women have been pregnant at least once. The economic, political, and socio-cultural environments in Jamaica seem to influence the phenomenon of teenage pregnancy and are found at the heart of the causes of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica. Jamaica has unfortunately experienced alternatively a period of marginal economic growth and negative growth in recent times. What funds the country has are funneled into dealing with the enormous budget deficit and are subtracted from important social programs such as assistance to young girls to teach them about sexuality and contraception. There is a terrifying lack of easily available contraceptives and youth friendly services are extremely rare. Many experts believe that one of the major causes of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica is ignorance regarding proper sexual behavior and consequences. Indeed, 48% of males aged 15-19 do not always use a condom with their regular partner, and 41% do not use a condom ...

Learning Stages of Pregnancy 2007-09-09 14:00:07 In this age of technological wonders, people seem to need more and more bells and whistles to get their attention. The commonplace seems so "common" that many people don't give any thought to the day to day aspects of life. One of those common experiences is pregnancy. The pregnancy itself may still be a marvel to those who experience it, but people, at least those who live in a Western society, seem to think that all pregnancies are successful. This is not true. If there is someone pregnant in your life, especially if that someone is your partner, it might be helpful if you started learning stages of pregnancy so you could understand what happens to a woman when she is pregnant. Learning stages of pregnancy could also be helpful if you learn to recognize some of the signs that a problem might be happening. While pregnancy seems like a purely female activity, men could benefit from learning stages of pregnancy. Unless they are physicians, or deal with pregnancy on a dail ...

Tips for Perfect Maternity Portraits 2007-09-08 04:30:07 Congratulations on your pregnancy! This is a happy time in your life that only lasts a short while even though some days may seem like an eternity. So why not make permanent memories and take advantage of your ripe, pregnant silhouette with some beautifully done maternity portraits? Done properly, professional maternity portraits will create a special memory for you and your baby. To make sure you have the best pregnancy picture possible, you need to make sure you select the right photographer. You'll want to choose a pro who makes you feel comfortable. This is especially important since most maternity portraits are done in the nude or semi-nude to get the best shot of your belly. If you're uncomfortable with your photographer, it'll show up in your pictures. A photographer is only as good as his or her past work. Make sure you see portfolios so that you can determine if the photographer's style matches your own. Also ask your photographer what a typical maternity p ...

Real-life Stories on Teenage Pregnancy - Feeling a Little Less Alone 2007-09-07 05:00:10 Whether a pregnant teenager looks online, in a magazine, or in a pamphlet at a clinic, it is always helpful for her to know that she is not the only one going through such an ordeal. Stories on teenage pregnancy are a comfort to pregnant teens; they look to these stories for suggestions, strength and inspirations. For example, girls can read stories on teenage pregnancy that deal with the terror an adolescent feels when she finds out she is pregnant: "Two pink lines stared back at me. I was numb. The next few weeks were filled with conflicting emotions about the pregnancy. The things I knew about unwed young mothers weren't good things. I knew how I looked upon girls I knew that got pregnant and it wasn't how I wanted to be looked at." Stories on teenage pregnancy can show girls how teenage mothers cope with how society views them: "As my pregnancy continued and then as my son grew I got use to the stares and the remarks, 'You look to young to be his moth ...

Seeking Footage of Childbirth Online? 2007-09-07 01:00:07 Are you seeking footage of childbirth online? It is more than likely that you will find many sources for the information you want. There are video clips listed for viewing or download on educational websites, on community blog sites or on shareware sites as well. There are clips and birth stories as well as commentaries from people who have a lot of valuable information to share. If you're thinking about viewing footage of childbirth online, it could be because you're pregnant and want more information, it could also be because you're trying to conceive and want information or maybe it's because you need to educate yourself on the process of childbirth for educational purposes. Whatever the reason, childbirth is a fascinating miracle that can be different for everyone. A woman might have eight children and not have two similar birth stories to tell. There are many ways to go about childbirth. Footage of childbirth online might reveal hospital births, underwater chi ...

Pregnancy Ultrasound: A Safe Diagnostic Tool 2007-09-06 21:45:05 For most women who have had babies, the pregnancy ultrasound will be a familiar procedure. Also known as a sonogram, the ultrasound is used commonly during pregnancy. If your doctor decides to perform a pregnancy ultrasound, you will probably be asked to drink two to three glasses of water one hour before your appointment. This will ensure that your bladder will be full for the test. Since the ultrasound machine works by sending out high frequency waves that bounce off body structures to form a picture, fluid in the bladder helps the waves transmit more effectively. Once you arrive at your appointment, you will be asked to lie down on the exam table. The technician will apply a conducting gel to your abdomen, and a probe will be used to create the pictures of your baby. The pregnancy ultrasound is virtually a painless procedure, with the exception of mild discomfort you may feel from having a full bladder. It is also a very safe tool that can be used throughout the many stages of pregn ...

Some Of The Most Common First Signs Of Pregnancy 2007-09-06 20:45:09 There are believed to be ten signs that can rightly be considered as being the first signs of pregnancy, though every woman may not experience all of them, and are usually restricted to just a few signs. It normally takes a week after conception for the fertilized eggs to get implanted into the uterus following which the newly pregnant woman would experience one or more of the first signs of pregnancy. Hormone Levels Undergo A Change When first signs of pregnancy appear, it is normal to see the levels of hormones undergo changes, with corresponding new reactions by the body to such changes. Perhaps the first sign of pregnancy would be light spotting, which shows up after implantation and prior to the menstrual period. Also, the color of the bleeding should turn to pink or brown and be light as well. Frequent Urination Another of the first signs of pregnancy is that the pregnant woman will begin to urinate more frequently, which is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. It is usual for ...

What Is Abortion, Anyway? 2007-09-06 12:30:06 Abortion is typically defined as the discharge or removal of an embryo or fetus from the woman's body. This can be involuntary, such as in Spontaneous Abortions. A voluntary abortion, or Induced Abortion, is subcategorized into two separate types: Therapeutic Abortion and Elective Abortion. Induced Abortion can be a choice made by the woman because she does not wish to be pregnant, or because the pregnancy endangers her health or mental well-being. When asking "what is abortion?" it is important to specify what type of abortion you want to discuss. Spontaneous Abortion, or miscarriage, happens naturally as the body's way of getting rid of something unhealthy for the expectant mother. Sometimes this will happen because of genetic problems or malformations of the fetus. Therapeutic Abortion is usually recommended by a doctor in cases of pregnancy that will harm the expectant mother. Induced Elective Abortion is a choice that is made for personal reasons. The woman may ...

What about an Online Forum about Stages of Pregnancy? 2007-09-04 18:45:08 There are books about every conceivable aspect of a pregnancy. If one were able to, the expectant mother and/or her partner could spend the entire pregnancy reading about different issues that occur during a pregnancy. Some people don't have time to read, or prefer using the computer. If you are one of those people, you can probably find an online forum about stages of pregnancy and just about any other topic pertaining to pregnancy. Women and their partners who have been through at least one pregnancy may have specific information that they want. In that case, they can find an online forum about stages of pregnancy pertaining to their specific issues. Women who have never been pregnant will find forums on every conceivable topic. They need to be aware that not every online forum about stages of pregnancy is appropriate for their needs. An online forum about stages of pregnancy may advocate a particular kind of treatment during the pregnancy. While the forum members may seem kind ...

Other Foods While Breast Feeding 2007-09-04 17:45:07 Breast milk is actually the only food your baby will need until 4 months of age, although most babies do well on breast milk alone for 6 months or better. There is really no advantage to adding other foods or milks before 4 - 6 months, except under unusual circumstances. Water Breast milk is over 90% water. Even in the hottest days of summer, a baby won't require any extra water. If a baby isn't feeding well, they still don't require any extra water - although they will need the breast feeding problems to be fixed. Vitamin D Although breast milk doesn't contain much vitamin D, it does have a little. The baby will store up vitamin D during pregnancy, and remain healthy without any vitamin D supplementation, unless you yourself had a problem with vitamin D deficiency when pregnant. Exposure to the outside will give your baby vitamin D, even in winter and when the sky is covered. An hour or more exposure during the week will give your baby more than enough vitamin D. I ...

Post Pregnancy Exercise with Your Baby 2007-09-04 13:15:06 When you began exercising during your pregnancy, taking things easy was the rule. That's even more important now after your pregnancy; remember you have a strenuous labor. You should only really start post pregnancy exercise when you feel capable of physical exertion again, particularly after a caesarian section. Most new mothers wait until they have had their six week postpartum checkup, but if you feel ready, then you can start sooner. An important exercise to work on, which is recommended for all new moms, is pelvic floor exercises. This is essential to avoid incontinence and to keep your vaginal canal in a good shape. These are really easy to carry out and no one can tell you are carrying the exercise out. If you enjoy walking or have a dog then go for walks with the baby in the pushchair. This is a great form of post pregnancy exercise where both you and the baby get fresh air and plenty of exercise. There are often post pregnancy exercise classes available in your community. ...

Common Reasons For Early Miscarriages 2007-09-04 08:30:05 Early miscarriage is unfortunately a very common occurrence. Very early miscarriages occur prior to six weeks and are sometimes referred to as a chemical pregnancy whereby the embryo didn't develop but many symptoms and signs of pregnancy existed. Usually, early miscarriage occurs for reasons unclear to the woman or the doctor. It's extremely rare for it to occur as a result of minor trauma like a fall. Some miscarriages can be caused by environmental factors, maternal age, drug use or sexually transmitted diseases but the vast majority of miscarriages occur through no fault of the woman who miscarried. Often, early miscarriage occurs resembling a heavy period with similar heaving bleeding and pains. An early miscarriage is quite common and sometimes occurs before a woman knows she was pregnant. With the advance of medicine and availability of early pregnancy tests, it's more frequent for miscarriages to be discovered because women are finding out they are pregnant eve ...

Fun and (Useful) Tips for Getting Pregnant 2007-09-04 06:45:05 It is possible to find advice and tips for every possible undertaking. People often head to the Internet, friends, and family for help with jobs, schools, parenting… the list goes on. With this fact in mind, many women are interested in tips for getting pregnant. While the process seems to be fairly easy, the truth is the conception of a child can take time and be a frustrating endeavor. Fortunately, over the years, and through trial and error, some useful tips have come from the medical field, as well as from women who have come out on the other side with a bundle of joy of their own. This may sound like a no brainer, but one of the most obvious of the tips for getting pregnant is to stop birth control. Apparently these methods make your chances for conceiving lower. OK, seriously though, birth control methods like the pill or anything that contains hormones take awhile to get out the body and the sooner they are stopped, the faster the body can recognize its ability to get pre ...

Childbirth Education For The Pregnant Woman 2007-09-03 18:30:06 A woman who becomes pregnant for the first time should look for childbirth education information as soon as possible. Learning everything she can about the childbirth process can help equip her to make the best choices for her prenatal care and childbirth preparation. It may be an overwhelming time emotionally but education will help you prepare for the unknown. Childbirth education can come from many different sources. It can come from books, from the Internet, from pamphlets at your medical center, or via asking questions of your doctor, midwife or doula and talking to other people. The childbirth education process should be an informative and fun part of pregnancy. Learning about what's to come and making choices should all be part of the joy of pregnancy. Whether your pregnancy is planned or whether it is of great surprise to you , the almost nine months ahead should be a joyous time. Learning about parenting, educating yourself on the choices you have and talking to people ab ...