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Fibroids and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2007 02:41:06
Fibroids are benign growths which are common and do not necessarily affect conception or pregnancy, but it can be important to be aware of them.
successfully implanting in the womb.Although it is not known exactly what causes some women to develop fibroids, there is a link between hormones and their growth. Because fibroids develop after menstruation in a young female, and rarely grow after menopause
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The First Six Weeks of Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/10/2008 01:15:19
Many women don't even know they are pregnant in the early weeks, but what's happening to you and your baby in this time?
person.Changes in your bodyYour uterus (womb) will start to enlarge but will not be noticeable to you at this point. However, your hormonal levels change immediately (you start producing a hormone called 'human chorionic gonadotropin' or hCG, which
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Review: First Response Early Pregnancy Test Kit
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/09/2008 02:45:20
If you can't wait to find out if you're pregnant or not, a First Response kit can tell you up to six days before your period is due
the nail-biting wait down!Why can First Response kits be used so early in pregnancy?Pregnancy tests work by detecting a certain hormone (HCG) in your urine (wee). This hormone is released as soon as you are pregnant and the amount of it in your body doubles
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Tiredness in Early Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/03/2011 00:38:24
Even before you have had your pregnancy confirmed you might feel very tired, but will this fatigue last for nine months?
these foolproof ways to stave off pregnancy tiredness at workWhy does fatigue happen?The reason that you feel so tired early in pregnancy is though to be the extreme changes your body is suddenly going through. Pregnancy hormones are flooding your bloodstream
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The first hours
By ThinkBaby on 02/06/2005 11:19:43
Time to get to know your baby and get some well earned rest!
hormones’ that make you feel contented and loving towards your child, while for baby the sucking, physical contact and maternal scent are calming and reassuring. Don’t worry too much about knowing what to do, your baby has a natural reflex to root for your
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Fibroids in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/02/2007 01:17:24
Fibroids are more common than you think, especially in women over 35, and, whilst they can affect fertility and pregnancy, there is not always a need to worry. Here's the lowdown.
. If they become very problematic or cause extremely painful periods each month, your GP may suggest controlling their growth with hormone therapy, or removing them by surgery.Surgery to remove fibroids is rare – as many as 80 per cent of women are believed to have
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Cholesterol and pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/08/2009 01:07:50
Cholesterol plays a vital role in pregnancy, and even those with ongoing raised cholesterol levels should be careful how they control their problem
as hormones prompt the liver to increase production. As the level of fats rise, the ratio of HDL to LDL increases. Doctors believe that this is all as it should be because cholesterol helps to make cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D and therefore
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Dealing with pregnancy heartburn
By Maria Muennich on 29/03/2011 06:42:24
Heartburn gives an unpleasant digestive soreness that's common common, particularly in the second half of pregnancy - here's how you can lessen the irritation
Why do I have heartburn in pregnancy?There are two reasons why heartburn can flare up in pregnancy. The first is (you guessed it) hormones. Progesterone has a relaxing effect on muscles including the cardiac sphincter, the valve between the throat
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EastEnder Hannah Waterman reveals her baby daddy and pregnancy illness
By Kimberley Smith on 12/04/2011 13:29:19
Former The Bill star announced as the dad while Hannah battles serious case of diabetes caused by pregnancy
1 diabetes, which was triggered by pregnancy hormones,” Hannah said. “It’s very unusual and can be very dangerous, which means this baby will probably be the only child I can have.”“Being ill has made me re-evaluate my life,” she continued. “I
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High blood pressure in pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 24/02/2012 17:12:08
Your blood pressure will naturally fluctuate in pregnancy but changes aren’t always something to worry about and high blood pressure doesn’t always mean pre-eclampsia
Your blood pressure will change throughout your pregnancy as your hormone levels fluctuate and your heart and blood system work to grow and support your developing baby.One important change is that pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes the walls
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