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Archive for October, 2009
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Friday, October 30th, 2009How To Deal With Teenage Pregnancy
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009When you discover that hopes for a bright future for your child is crushed because of teenage pregnancy, this could be the most challenging and discouraging times of your life as a parent. You have dreams of giving your daughter the best since Day One when she grew up in your stomach. Naturally you have dreams of seeing her reach her goals, march down the aisle in a flowing white gown to get married. Now all your dreams had been shattered by two words: teenage pregnancy.
When this happens, and it does, do not get not fly off the handle right away. Take control of yourself because there are other ways of handling situations like this.
Screaming at your daughter or hurting her will not change anything.
Accepting It
Receiving news of a teenage pregnancy, especially if it happens to your daughter is no easy matter. If you and your daughter are close and she tells you personally about her pregnancy, keep your cool. Try as much as you can to understand her. Talking without raising your voice or getting hysterical is difficult to do but your daughter needs you this time.
Teenage pregnancy is a hard reality to accept. Ask your daughter to talk to you, to tell you everything she wanted to say without interruption. Delivering a sermon about morality and the consequences of what she has done will do no good at this time. The situation is here, just try to accept it.
Time For Decisions
As soon as you have learned everything you need to know, ask your daughter what she plans to do without imposing. Studies conducted in cases of teenage pregnancy showed that the teenager would realize the magnitude of her problem if you ask her what she intends to do and what her decisions are.
If your daughter is not in the right frame of mind to think and decide about her future, you can give her time to think and find solutions to her own problem. If the baby’s father is willing to take responsibility, you and your daughter could talk with him to discuss what they want to do. This is important because another life is on the way and decisions must be made sooner. The baby’s life and future is at stake. Teenage pregnancy happens, but you can help your daughter cope with it.
Using a Home Pregnancy Test
Sunday, October 18th, 2009When using a home pregnancy test, read the instructions, urinate on the strip and wait a few minutes to determine if the test detects a hormone called HCG. Accurately determine pregnancy through the aid of a pregnancy test with tips from a registered nurse in this free video on family health.
Bleeding During Pregnancy: Warning Alarms To Look Out For
Monday, October 5th, 2009When a woman gets pregnant, it is the most wonderful and exiting time in her life but it is also a critical times where she needs to take extra care of herself.
For some women, bleeding during pregnancy may happen anytime during the stages of pregnancy and this may mean anything. The important thing you must remember is that you should consult your doctor if there is any bleeding during pregnancy. Your doctor or obstetrician needs to make sure that the symptom is not leading to any serious problem.
When Bleeding During Early Pregnancy Occurs
Light bleeding or spotting especially during the first three months of pregnancy is not unusual. This is often called threatened miscarriage and you need to call your doctor immediately. This does not mean that you are in danger of losing your baby but you need to be cautious.
Bleeding during pregnancy, especially during this early stage could be due to implantation bleeding. This is when the embryo attaches itself to the uterine wall. You need to tell your doctor if any other bleeding occurs.
Your doctor will probably check the condition of your baby with an ultrasound. If the baby has a strong heartbeat, you don’t have to worry about anything because your pregnancy may progress. Otherwise, if your doctor sees any problem, he will be able to give you the corresponding treatment you will need based on the result of the examination.
When Bleeding During Late Pregnancy Occurs
When you have bleeding during pregnancy especially during the last trimester, this may be an indication of a problem with your uterus or placenta. Calling your doctor is the most recommended thing to do this time so he can diagnose the cause of your bleeding. Depending on the extent of the bleeding, your doctor may have you confined to the hospital for observation and treatment. This is also to monitor the progress of your baby and ensure safety for you both. In some cases, bleeding during pregnancy may call for an immediate delivery of your baby through Cesarian Section.
Bleeding during pregnancy could be a scary experience for a pregnant woman. The best thing to do is to call your obstetrician immediately because she is the one you can trust to diagnose the cause of the bleeding.