Congenital toxoplasmosis is a group of symptoms that occur when an unborn baby (fetus) is infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Cause and incidence During pregnancy if the mother becomes infected with toxoplasmosis the developing baby can become infected. The infection may spread to the developing baby during the pregnancy itself, or during labor or [...]
Fish in your pregnancy diet: A source of omega-3 fatty acids and a killer for mercury,a double-edged sword? One thing you need to be careful about including in your diet during pregnancy is fish. Read on to find out why. Fish is a great source of protein and vitamins, and is also low in fat. [...]
Questions about drinking alcohol during pregnancy are very common, so here we provide the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Q: I drank alcohol before I knew I was pregnant? Will my baby be OK? Will my baby have birth defects? A: No evidence exists that a single episode of drinking has [...]
Alcohol During Pregnancy And Its Effects Why is drinking alcohol during pregnancy a problem? Drinking alcohol any time during your pregnancy can affect your baby. Every time a pregnant woman drinks, her fetus is exposed to alcohol. When you drink, alcohol passes from your blood through the placenta to your baby. Since, alcohol crosses the [...]
An early sign of pregnancy is fatigue, feeling exhausted. Pregnancy fatigue can start around the same time that you would take a pregnancy test, very early in pregnancy. Fatigue is a side effect of all the physical changes your body is experiencing, and due to the dramatic rise in hormone levels. Many women feel constantly [...]
No single food can satisfy all your nutritional needs during pregnancy. To have a healthy diet you have to include in your diet grains, vegetables, fruits, oils and fats, meat and milk products. They are the six food groups that are included in the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. These food groups in your diet ensure [...]
Frequent urination is an early sign of pregnancy. Many women notice the increased need to pee, even before the other classic pregnancy signs. A pregnant women typically start noticing the need to urinate more frequently anywhere from six to eight weeks into pregnancy. While some women experience less urgency during their second trimester, others continue [...]
All nutrients are essential during pregnancy, but folic acid is most essential. Folic acid, sometimes called folate, is a B vitamin (B9). To help prevent serious birth defects in your baby one of the most important things you can do is to get enough folic acid every day, especially before conception and during early pregnancy. [...]
For many women the first pregnancy symptom they experience is changes in their breast tissue. When you get pregnant, one of the earliest and most significant changes that happen in your body are to your breasts. Your breasts will respond to you being pregnant by changing in preparation for breastfeeding. Once fertilisation occurs the pregnancy [...]
Implantation bleeding is an early sign of pregnancy. Even before you notice that you have missed your period implantation bleeding can be an indication of pregnancy. What is Implantation Bleeding? The fertilized egg implants itself into your uterus, by attaching to the uterine lining. When this happens a small amount of blood is discharged. This [...]
