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Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction
Multifetal pregnancy reduction (MFPR) is the medical procedure that reduces the number of fetuses carried during the multiple pregnancy. It might be a very depressing subject for the intended parents to discuss, however, in long term perspective, MFPR can lead … Continue reading
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
In sake of a healthy pregnancy, it is essential to avoid or completely limit alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to miscarriage or a baby being born with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) – a very severe … Continue reading
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Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic or tubal pregnancy is a noteworthy pregnancy complication. Fortunately it is not common but should be identified and treated as soon as possible. After fertilization, egg implants to the inside of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when egg attaches … Continue reading
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Implantation Bleeding
When trying to get pregnant, it may be devastating to notice bleeding on about the same day as next expected menstruation. However, bleeding might not at all be a regular period, but something that we call implantation bleeding – an … Continue reading
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Fertility Diet
Nobody doubts the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. We all love toned and healthy bodies. Physical activities, hydration, well-balanced and healthy diet are things that benefit our lives mentally, medically and physically. Based on years of experience and researches, … Continue reading
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Low Amniotic Fluid
Amniotic fluid plays an important role during pregnancy; It supports baby’s growth and development. The levels of fluid could vary from low to high. This time, we will be focusing on low amniotic fluid, its meaning and possible outcomes. … Continue reading
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Neonatal Herpes
When a pregnant female has genital herpes simplex virus (HSV2) which is active during the delivery, there is a chance of baby getting infected and born with neonatal herpes. Neonatal herpes is a condition that can cause serious medical issues … Continue reading
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Golf Ball Syndrome
On about 20th week of pregnancy, it is common to have a mid-pregnancy scan. During this procedure, ultrasound will reveal how baby’s organs(including heart), are developing. During the examination process, sonographer, (doctor performing the scan) may notice small bright spots … Continue reading
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Placenta Previa and Pregnancy
Placenta previa is in the list of pregnancy complications. Future parents need to take into consideration that in case of noticing the symptoms, they should visit their healthcare provider immediately. In case of a surrogate pregnancy, intended parents and agencies … Continue reading
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Tuberculosis and Pregnancy
Back in the previous centuries, tuberculosis was one of the leading infections responsible for death of thousands and thousands of people. Nowadays, recovery can take a long time and the infection is usually cured with the help of antibiotics. It … Continue reading
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IVF Success Rates
Nowadays, intended parents have an access to a number of information. This is logical, because future parents in need of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, have to be familiar with every single aspect of this process. The primary subject … Continue reading
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Embryo Quality and Grading
Can we estimate results of In Vitro Fertilization? What are the chances of a successful embryo transfer? What do embryo quality and grading mean? Do they tell anything about possible outcomes? These are the questions intended parents worry about the most. … Continue reading
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Implantation Failure
Journey to parenthood is sometimes full of obstacles and challenges. Before reaching a healthy pregnancy, female organism has to complete several complicated stages. It happens that our bodies are not always capable of dealing with their tasks. Implantation failure is … Continue reading
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Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy is a very special period that needs a lot of attention. A female body undergoes a number of changes during the gestation. It is a common experience to have mild headaches, nausea, dizziness and other minor discomforts. However if … Continue reading
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Stillbirth – Common Causes and Risk Factors
Stillbirth or fetal death is a loss of the pregnancy. It is not a very common occurrence, but unfortunately remains as a very painful experience for many parents. Reasons and risk factors that lead to stillbirth are various and it … Continue reading
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Miscarriage
Miscarriage is defined as a loss of pregnancy during the first 20 weeks. Unfortunately it is a common experience. To overcome the emotional stress and fears associated with this term, it is a huge step forward to be familiar with … Continue reading
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Endometriosis – Symptoms and Treatment
Endometriosis is a pretty common issue among females who have fertility problems. It doesn’t always cause infertility, but is definitely the condition to be aware of. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition, when tissue that is supposed to line the … Continue reading
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormone imbalance that can lead to fertility problems in females. It is in the list of treatable causes of female infertility and can be the result of wrong lifestyle choices. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is … Continue reading
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Male Infertility
Both genders are equally likely to experience fertility issues. To give you an impression of how common male infertility is, it affects approximately 7 % of men’s population. To define shortly, male who can not cause fertile female’s pregnancy, probably … Continue reading
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Female Infertility
The word infertility, at first glance, may sound like something terrifying. Couples become stressed after several unsuccessful efforts and start to give up their hope. Rule number one is to never overreact and don’t get depressed about the situation that … Continue reading
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