Edema is another word for fluid retention. You most often see edema expressed as swelling in the legs and ankles, although you might also notice puffiness in your face, neck, or hands as well. Some degree of swelling and edema is common in pregnancy. Your body produces more fluid when you’re pregnant and fluid tends to shift from the blood vessels into the tissues of your body. … [Read more...] about Edema in Pregnancy: Should You Be Concerned?
Dizziness during Pregnancy
It is quite normal to feel a little dizzy and lightheaded while you are pregnant. Most women experience these symptoms due to the normal body changes occurring during this time [1]. However, in some rare cases they may be associated with serious complications. Is dizziness an early sign of pregnancy? It is often considered a symptom of pregnancy occurring early in … [Read more...] about Dizziness during Pregnancy
Spotting and Bleeding during Pregnancy
Is it normal to bleed during pregnancy? Bleeding or spotting is quite common during pregnancy, occurring in 1 out of every 10 women during the first trimester [1]. In most cases, it results from the normal body changes taking place in pregnancy. It is important to know the types and reasons of bleeding so you would know when to worry about it while carrying. Is … [Read more...] about Spotting and Bleeding during Pregnancy
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?
Amniocentesis
What is amniocentesis? Amniocentesis (also referred to as amnio, amniotic fluid test or AFT) is a prenatal testing procedure with significant accuracy. It involves collecting an amniotic fluid sample from the uterus and testing it in the laboratory for certain fetal abnormalities and genetic conditions. [1] Who should have amniocentesis? Women … [Read more...] about Amniocentesis