Common Pregnancy Questions & Answers
Pregnancy brings about a variety of questions from both the mother-to-be and others who surround her. Being pregnant can be one of the most memorable and enjoyable times of your life, if you have the answers to some of these common questions. Below is an outline of some of the answers you will need on your journey into motherhood.
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Am I Ready to Conceive?
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A woman's most fertile time is ordinarily when she is between the ages of 19 and 32. After a woman enters her 30s, her chances of conception decrease, and other risks increase such as ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage.
When Is the Best Time to Conceive?
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Ovulation is the most important part in getting pregnant, because it is the process of preparing the eggs for fertilization. If your body is not producing adequate hormones, you will not ovulate. When you ovulate, your ovary releases an egg and flushes it into the fallopian tubes. From there, the egg can be fertilized by sperm. This usually occurs about 2 weeks prior to menstruation.
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How Do I know I Am Ovulating?
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Normally, when you begin to ovulate, you will experience symptoms such as lower abdominal cramping and an increase in your body temperature. You may also feel an increase in sexual desire during this time.
What Is the Best Way to Get Pregnant?
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If you are tracking your menstrual and ovulation cycle, and you are ovulating, the next thing to do is to engage in sexual intercourse with your partner. There are several positions that have shown to increase chances of pregnancy. One position is lying on your back with a couple of pillows under your lower back to elevate your pelvis. This makes it easier for sperm to reach the fertile egg.
How Do I Know I Am Pregnant?
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The earliest sign of pregnancy is implantation bleeding, which is the result of sperm fertilizing an egg. Once the egg is fertilized, it implants itself into the uterus, which in turn releases a little blood. This is completely normal. You may also feel dizzy and tired and experience nausea.
What Foods Should I Avoid While Pregnant?
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A healthy and balanced diet is extremely important in fetal development, as well as for the expectant mother's well-being. Eating plenty of leafy greens high in folic acid will provide essential nutrition to both you and your unborn child. Avoid foods like canned tuna due to its mercury content, which is allegedly linked to conditions such as Asperger's syndrome.
When Should I Feel Signs of Life?
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The healthy time for you to feel your unborn baby move in the womb varies from woman to woman. While some women feel signs of life around 14 weeks, many experience it much later, and some even earlier. However, if you do not feel your baby move by the nineteenth week of pregnancy, make an appointment with your physician to at least get some peace of mind.
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