Articles about "miscarriages" 111
Caffeine and fertility
Being pregnant it may feel like there are red flags everywhere of things to avoid. There are many conflicting studies on the safety of consuming caffeine. Therefore specialists agree its best to err o . . .
Over 35 and trying for a baby
Every woman has a predetermined number of eggs to release in their lifetime. It is because of this set number that women over the age of 35 can have a harder time conceiving.
Trying after a miscarriage
After experiencing a miscarriage, it is only natural to want to conceive again. However, it is important to make sure that you are physically and emotionally ready to become pregnant.
Fertility: When should I worry?
Whether or not you conceive can be based upon lots of different factors. Depending on your age and the length of time you have been trying to conceive there may be a deeper reason behind why you have . . .
Stopping Contraception
When you stop or remove your method of contraception can greatly impact when you will become pregnant.
Domestic violence in pregnancy
For many women, pregnancy is a time of great happiness – but unfortunately, at least 300,000 pregnant women a year are subjected to some degree of domestic violence.
Domestic violence during . . .
Antenatal tests for twins
It’s
more difficult to test twins for a condition such as Down syndrome, as the results of a single
blood test can’t be applied to two babies. In this situation you’ll have a nuchal translucency sca . . .
Rhesus incompatibility
When
your blood is taken at your first prenatal check, your Rhesus (Rh) status will
be checked. Most people are what’s called Rh-positive, but around 15 percent of
people are Rh-negative. This make . . .
Amniocentisis
One
of the most well-known prenatal tests, amniocentisis is used to establish if a
baby is affected by chromosomal disorders such as Down syndrome. It can also pick up
musculoskeletal disorders suc . . .
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
This
is a diagnostic test that’s widely available if your first trimester screening
indicates your baby may have a chromosomal disorder such as Down syndrome. It may also be offered to
women who ar . . .