Defined as the non-medical, spontaneous termination of a pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation, miscarriages represent approximately 50% of all lost pregnancies.[1] Physically, the experience of a miscarriage (as with pregnancies) varies widely from woman to woman. It is believed most miscarriages occur before a woman even misses her period, making the experience of these … [Read more...] about What Does a Miscarriage Feel Like?
Complications
Surgery During Pregnancy
Your doctor recommends surgery. The only problem is you’re also pregnant! While surgery during pregnancy isn’t ideal, around 75,000 women who are pregnant have surgery every year. So, if you must have a surgical procedure while you’re carrying a child, you’re not alone. Of course, you’d probably like to know more about the potential risks of undergoing a surgical procedure when … [Read more...] about Surgery During Pregnancy
Intrauterine Insemination and IUI Side Effects
Intrauterine insemination, or IUI, is a common fertility treatment that may help you conceive. One of four types of artificial insemination, IUI is a fairy simple procedure, and IUI side effects are generally minor, although some can be serious. Understanding what IUI is, how it works, and the risks associated with it can help you make the best decision when it’s time to … [Read more...] about Intrauterine Insemination and IUI Side Effects
What Are the Most Common IUI Side Effects?
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an assisted reproductive technology that helps a woman become pregnant by placing the sperm directly into the uterus. The procedure does not require making incisions into the body and is not associated with severe side effects. However, any procedure can be associated with some degree of side effects. Examples of these side effects include … [Read more...] about What Are the Most Common IUI Side Effects?
Smoking while Pregnant
Smoking tobacco is harmful for everyone – be it a man or a woman, old or young, the thousands of chemicals in tobacco leads to various health problems. But, smoking during pregnancy is even more harmful as it affects both the mother and the unborn child, increasing the risks of various irreversible complications and birth defects. Smoking tobacco in any form, cigarettes, cigars … [Read more...] about Smoking while Pregnant