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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Robert Baird Baird Uterine contractions occurring 10 minutes apart or more frequently for more than 1 hour; even if they are not painful(a contraction is palpated when the top of your uterus-the fundus-gets hard, softens, and hardens again). If these disappear when you lie down, they are probably not labor: written by Robert Baird Baird In many cases scientists have not adequately studied the effects of environmental factors on human fertility. One of the reasons is that it is often difficult to isolate one risk factor, such as pesticide exposure from other risk factors for lower fertility. How ever it is sensible to avoid certain known hazards. written by Robert Baird Baird Hyperemesis gravidarum is treatable. All its associated problems can be corrected. However, the condition can
be serious enough to warrant hospitalization and special intravenous feeding, although sometimes it can be
managed with intravenous fluid replacement without hospitalization. written by Robert Baird Baird Avoid eating paint or dirt do not put your hands in your mouth if you have paint or dirt on them. Wash children's hands and faces before they eat; wash toys and pacifiers frequently . written by Robert Baird Baird Food: Food may be contaminated from lead-soldered cans. Few lead-soldered cans have been produced in the U.S, since 1980, but imported food may be packed in these cans. Imported glazed ceramic pottery contains lead. written by Robert Baird Baird Methotrexate is given as an injection either into the muscle or into the veins. It also can be placed via injection
through the vagina directly into the fallopian tube. Women who receive methotrexate must contact their
physicians immediately if they show signs of rupture: vaginal bleeding, abdominal or shoulder pain, weakness. written by Robert Hills Pregnancy is the most beautiful and memorable phase in a woman's life. However, it is also a time of increased nutritional needs in order to support the developing fetus and to allow for the changes occurring in the mother's body. The growing baby gets all its nourishment from its mother through the umbilical cord, so what you eat throughout pregnancy really does matter. written by Jacqueline Courtiol Good nutrition is even more important in pregnancy. This article tells you about what to avoid and what to have when you are pregnant. << previous page 1 next page>> |