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What are the 4 pregnancy options?
I’m pregnant — now what?
- Parenting — giving birth and raising the child.
- Abortion — taking medication or having a medical procedure that ends the pregnancy.
- Adoption — giving birth and placing your child with another person or family permanently.
What is an abnormal pregnancy?
Abnormal Pregnancy Conditions that develop during pregnancy are often related to the pregnancy itself (early pregnancy loss or ectopic and molar pregnancies) but not always. Sometimes issues can be caused by events unrelated to the pregnancy, like if a mother develops a disease such as measles.
What are the two type of pregnancy?
Normal pregnancies develop inside your uterus, after a fertilized egg travels through your fallopian tube and attaches to your uterine lining. Ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg attaches somewhere else in your body, usually in your fallopian tube — that’s why it’s sometimes called “tubal pregnancy.”
What are the 6 stages of pregnancy?
Traditionally, stages during pregnancy are often divided up into weeks or trimesters. Within these common stages in pregnancy are six major times of change. These stages of pregnancy occur at one week, four weeks, eight weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks and 40 weeks.
What can cause a miscarriage?
What causes miscarriage?
- Infection.
- Exposure to environmental and workplace hazards such as high levels of radiation or toxic agents.
- Hormonal irregularities.
- Improper implantation of fertilized egg in the uterine lining.
- Maternal age.
- Uterine abnormalities.
- Incompetent cervix.
What are 3 options for someone with an unwanted pregnancy?
If you have an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, you have three options. You can raise the baby, choose adoption, or have an abortion.
How do I know my pregnancy is OK?
The heart of the baby starts to beat around the fifth week of pregnancy. To confirm the heartbeat of your baby, the doctor may conduct a non-stress test. The test monitors the heart rate of the baby and provides information about the potential threat, if any. A healthy heartbeat is between 110 to 160 per minute.
What are five signs that something could be wrong during pregnancy?
DANGER SIGNS DURING PREGNANCY
- vaginal bleeding.
- convulsions/fits.
- severe headaches with blurred vision.
- fever and too weak to get out of bed.
- severe abdominal pain.
- fast or difficult breathing.
What are the signs of multiple pregnancy?
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy
- Uterus is larger than expected for the dates in pregnancy.
- More morning sickness.
- Greater appetite.
- Too much weight gain, especially in early pregnancy.
- Fetal movements felt in different parts of the stomach at the same time.
What pregnancy tests are the most accurate?
PREGMATE Pregnancy Test Strips. Easy to use,accurate and highly reliable pregnancy test strips.
How early can you tell if you’re pregnant?
Most doctors wait until 6-8 weeks to use ultrasound to detect pregnancy, unless there is a medical reason to do so earlier. Detecting pregnancy by listening for the heartbeat with a doppler machine (wand placed on abdomen) cannot be used reliably until at the very earliest 8 weeks, but often closer to 12 weeks.
What are the things to do before pregnancy?
Schedule a preconception checkup with your ob-gyn. Making sure the mechanics are in good working order and knowing what things to do before getting pregnant is always a good
What to expect in the beginning of pregnancy?
About 25\% of pregnant women experience slight bleeding during their first trimester. Early in the pregnancy, light spotting may be a sign that the fertilized embryo has implanted in the uterus. However, if you have significant bleeding, cramping, or sharp pain in your abdomen, call your doctor.