January 25, 2010

A New iPhone App Helps a Woman Get Pregnant

Filed under: fertility,getting pregnant,iPhone,iphone app,ipod,ipod app,menstrual calendar,ovulation,pregnancy,Uncategorized — Amanda @ 2:01 pm

There are a number of helpful iPod applications that can be used by pregnant women to do things like track the baby’s growth or easily generate a due date. An application called Pregnancy App is designed to help shorten the waiting time before your child arrives, showing due date, progress of the pregnancy, the pregnancy week, and a countdown until birth. It also shows information with a picture of the baby’s development. Most women use things like menstrual apps to show them when their menstrual period will start. Using an app to track ovulation days has become increasingly popular when the UK’s first “iPhone Baby” was conceived.

The UK couple says they had been trying for years to conceive. With a little help from an iPhone app, they now have their baby Lola.

Lena Bryce and her partner Dudley desperately wanted a child. Lena told The Sun “It began to weight heavily on us. We were considering IVF and adoption when Dudley gave me the iPhone for my birthday. I put in ‘get pregnant’ and downloaded five apps”. Lena Bryce downloaded the apps and said “The Free Menstrual Calendar was the easiest to use so I stuck with it, and within two months I was pregnant”.

The 30-year old said she had been trying to conceive with her husband Dudley for over four years. In the end, all it took as a simple download for Lena to get pregnant, making her the mother the Britain’s first iPhone Baby.

The Free Menstrual Calendar highlights your most fertile day in pink, shows when your menstrual period begins, and includes predictions to due dates.

The whole ordeal raises some questions. You may wonder whether or not is is necessary to download an iPhone application in order to become pregnant. A simple calculation on a calendar, ovulation test, or a trip to the doctor could provide the same information as the app. At the end of the day, however, the free application was much cheaper than a trip to the doctor, and most likely reduced the time spent traveling and waiting in a waiting room.

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June 18, 2009

Stressing During Pregnancy may Negatively affect your Newborn

Filed under: fetal development,pregnancy,prenatal yoga,stress,Uncategorized — Amanda @ 4:39 pm

Hey mom’s! Take a breather… It might be good for your child.
A recent study issued in the August print issue of the American Journal of Public Health has shown that stress amongst soon-to-be mom’s can have an effect on the developing fetus. Mothers who work long, stressful hours at work before going on maternity leave increase the risk of their baby having a low birth weight.The survey was completed by 8,266 pregnant women concerning their stress levels, and working conditions. It was found that women who work 32 hours a week or more and have high stress levels while in their first trimester have the greatest risk of birth-weight reduction and delivering a small-for-gestational-age baby, or having developmental and behavioral problems with their baby.

The researchers of this study wrote that “Although pregnant women typically reduce their working hours or workloads at the end of the pregnancy, our results suggest that reducing job strain and working hours in the initial stages of pregnancy may be beneficial among women with stressful full-time jobs,”. In addition, anxiety and depression can also have this affect on newborns. Pregnant yoga

So if you are a pregnant working woman relax and take some time off whenever you begin to feel overwhelmed in the workplace. Try attending some prenatal yoga classes to help you relax, or take a warm bubble bath to wash the stress away.

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January 29, 2009

Stopping the Pill. Starting the Pill

Filed under: birth control pills,Birth Control Side Effects,conceiving,oral contraceptive,post-pill amenorrhea,pregnancy,Stopping the pill,Uncategorized — Janine @ 5:37 pm

When you feel that the pill you are currently on is not the right pill for you, stopping the pill is a good idea. After being on the pill for over 3 months, if you continue to notice discomforting side effects (headache, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, depression, vaginal infections, and cramps, just to name a few), those are signs that you should stop the pill and try another oral contraceptive.

Can I stop taking the pill immediately or should I wait till the end of the pack?

If you have just started taking birth control pills or is trying a new brand of pills, it is recommended to stay on it the pill for the first 3 months even if you are experiencing negative side effects. The negative side effects normally would pass after 3 months. If it continues, you may stop the pill.

Stopping the pill may change your regular menstrual cycle. You can stop taking the pill immediately if you are uncomfortable with continuing the pill. As soon you stop taking the pill, you will experience bleeding.

When stopping the pill, make sure you have an alternative form of contraception, such as a condom.

If I have stopped taking the pill and want to get back on the pill, should I wait until it is the beginning of a month?

If you are starting a new brand of birth control pills, make sure you have a back up method of contraception such as condoms. Your first pack of pills may not protect you from pregnancy on the first week of taking them.

You can start your pills today, on the day your period begins, on the fifth day your period begins, or on the first Sunday after your period begins (so your menses will almost always begin on a Tuesday or Wednesday).

If I stop the pill and my period does not come back, what does that mean?

If you do not get your period after stopping the pill for three months, you should first take a home pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. If you are not pregnant and still did not get your period for at least three months, see your doctor. You may be experiencing post-pill amenorrhea. Post-pill amenorrhea is when the pill stops your body from producing hormones needed for ovulation and menstruation. It may take some time before your body gets back into regular production of these hormones needed for your menstruation.

If I am planning to become pregnant, when should I stop taking the pill?

It is recommended to stop taking the birth control pill one month before you conceive so you can get back on your regular natural menstrual flow. If you are planning on stopping the pill longer before you conceive, make sure you are using other forms of contraception such as condoms.

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August 24, 2007

Questions from a reader

Filed under: birth control pills,pregnancy,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 8:35 am

Q. What happens if you take the Pill while you’re pregnant?

A. First off don’t be alarmed! There is no conclusive evidence that exposure to the artificial hormones found in birth control pills will hurt an unborn child. However, it is advised that you stop using your birth control pills if you suspect that you are pregnant. Purchase a pregnancy test at your local drugstore or see your doctor right away to confirm your suspicions.

Q. Will the results from a pregnancy test be correct if you’re taking the Pill?

A. The results will be correct. Pregnancy tests work by measuring the pregnancy-related hormone HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in your blood or urine. The active ingredients found in birth control pills won’t affect the level of HCG in your system.

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March 30, 2007

Birth control pill side effects

Filed under: birth control,birth control pills,birth control prices,birth control types,breast cancer,menstrual periods,period,pregnancy,side effects,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 8:54 am

Aside from its almost l00% effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, taking the Pill may also lead to less menstrual flow and cramping, a lower risk of infection of the uterus and ovaries, a decreased chance of developing ovarian cysts and non-cancerous breast cysts and tumors, less ovarian cancer and uterine cancer, less rheumatoid arthritis, and it may improve acne.

During the first three months of use about 40% of women who take birth control pills will have side effects of one kind or another. The vast majority of women have only minor, transient side effects. Some of these side effects are: light bleeding between menstrual periods, skipped periods, nausea, weight change, bloating, increase in vaginal infections. Although it is difficult to predict whether a woman will develop one of these minor problems, a problem can often be eliminated by changing your birth control pill.

Blood clots, stroke and heart attacks are the most serious side effects associated with birth control pills. These problems occur in only a small number of women who take the pill. Women who smoke, are over 35, have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or vascular disease or blood cholesterol and triglyceride abnormalities have the most risk of developing these problems. Other serious side effects are worsening of migraine headaches, gall bladder disease, increase in blood pressure and an extremely rare liver tumor. Some birth control pills may cause changes in the levels of fatty substances in the blood. The long-term consequences of these changes are not known. Regular visits to your doctor are important for early detection of these health risks.

Certain drugs for epilepsy and tuberculosis, as well as certain antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of your birth control pill. St. John’s Wort has also been known to reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. You should always ask your doctor about any possible effect on birth control effectiveness when another drug is prescribed.

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March 22, 2007

Femcon Fe chewable birth control pill

Filed under: birth control,birth control pills,birth control prices,birth control types,breast cancer,estrogen,femcon fe,hormones,pregnancy,pregnant,progestin,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 8:27 am

Femcon Fe is a spearmint-flavored birth control pill that can be swallowed or chewed. It combines 2 different hormones – progestin and estrogen. Together, these 2 hormones suppress ovulation and other related changes your body goes through. That means an egg is not released from your ovary and therefore cannot be fertilized by sperm. Birth control pills also thicken your cervical mucus (making it difficult for sperm to enter the uterus) and change the lining of your uterus (making it difficult for a fertilized egg to implant itself in the uterine wall).

Using Femcon Fe, or other oral contraceptives, is one of the most effective methods of birth control available. If taken correctly on a daily basis, birth control pills are as much as 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, meaning there is still a 1% chance that you could get pregnant.

What are some advantages to using Femcon Fe?

Chewability – Femcon Fe is the only oral contraceptive to offer chewability. Perfect for women who have difficulty swallowing even the tiniest pill.
Cycle control – There is low incidence of spotting or bleeding between periods.
Low-dose – Most available birth control pills contain the same type of estrogen as Femcon Fe but in different amounts. Femcon Fe is considered a low-dose pill because it contains 35 micrograms (mcg) of estrogen.
Menstrual relief – Femcon Fe can help reduce menstrual cramps, regulate irregular periods, and lighten menstrual flow.

Does Femcon Fe offer any health benefits?

Your menstrual cycles may become more regular.
Blood flow during your period may be lighter and less iron may be lost.
Pain or other symptoms, like menstrual cramps, may decrease.
Lesser chance of ovarian cysts occuring.
Ectopic pregnancy may occur less frequently.
Noncancerous cysts or lumps in the breast may occur less often.
Lesser chance of acute pelvic inflammatory disease occuring.
Using birth control pills may provide some protection against developing two forms of cancer: cancer of the ovaries and cancer of the lining of the uterus.

Does Femcon Fe have any side effects?

Birth control pill side effects are generally not serious. The most common side effects include breast tenderness, nausea, vomiting, and spotting or bleeding between periods. These side effects often go away within the first 3 months. While more serious side effects occur infrequently, some medical conditions have been associated with Pill use, including:

Blood clots, blockage of blood vessels
Gallbladder disease
Liver tumors (extremely rare)
High blood pressure, which returns to normal when you stop taking the Pill

Is there anything else I should know about Femcon Fe?

Cigarette smoking while using the Pill increases the risk of serious adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels. This risk increases if you are a heavy smoker (15 or more cigarettes a day) and with age (especially if you are over 35). Women who use birth control should not smoke.

You should not take the Pill if you have or have had blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, or are pregnant.

Femcon Fe does not protect against HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases. Always use a nonhormonal backup contraceptive like a condom for extra protection.

Missing a pill or taking a pill a few hours later than normal can decrease the effectiveness. Certain medications like antibiotics are also known to increase the chance of your birth control pill failing.

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March 3, 2007

What are monophasic, biphasic and triphasic birth control pills?

Filed under: biphasic pills,birth control pills,birth control prices,birth control types,estrogen,hormones,monophasic pills,pregnancy,pregnant,progestin,triphasic pills,Uncategorized — Ashlynn @ 12:46 pm

The early forms of birth control pills had a good deal of estrogen in them. Today’s birth control pills have a lot less hormone in them than even 10 years ago. That’s because we have learned that they work at much lower doses than we originally thought.

Most birth control pills contain the hormones estrogen and progestin. They are categorized as monophasic, biphasic, or triphasic pills depending on whether the level of hormones stays the same during the first three weeks of the menstrual cycle or changes. Pills for the fourth week, when included, are usually “reminder” pills. They contain no active drug and are there to keep you on a daily schedule.

Monophasic pills contain the same amount of estrogen and progestin in all of the active pills in a pack. Examples of monophasic pills include Brevicon, Loestrin, Alesse, and Ortho-Cept. Because of the uniform hormone level in all the pills, monophasics are least likely to cause side effects, such as mood changes, that can result from fluctuating hormone levels in the body.

Biphasic and triphasic pills contain different dosages of progestin or estrogen throughout the pill pack. Compared with monophasics, these pills reduce the total hormone dosage a woman receives and are thought to better match the body’s natural menstrual cycle. Biphasic pills change the level of hormones once during the menstrual cycle. Examples of biphasic pills include Ortho-Novum 10/11, Mircette and Necon 10/11.

Triphasic pills contain three different doses of hormones in the active pills (changing every seven days during the first three weeks of pills). Triphasic pills include Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Triphasil, Tri-Levlen, and Tri-Norinyl.

When taken regularly and according to the directions, birth control pills are 98% to 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, depending on how much estrogen they contain. The most common reason for pregnancy in a woman taking birth control pills is a failure to take them as directed. You should be familiar with the instructions that come with the dispenser for what to do if you miss a dose. It is a good idea to use a second method such as a condom or diaphragm for the rest of the month, even if you miss only one dose.

Despite the differences, no single pill or pill type rates as the “best” one. Experts consider all combination pills equally effective in preventing pregnancy, provided the pills are used appropriately. Your doctor can help you choose a birth control pill based on your age, medical history, and lifestyle, and cost.

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February 22, 2007

Why women should take folic acid.

Filed under: babies,birth control,breast cancer,colon cancer,deficiency,diet,folic acid,fruits,meat,mothers,pregnancy,pregnant,spinal bifida,starches,Uncategorized,vegetables,vitamin,women — Ashlynn @ 8:06 am

It is recommended that it is good to eat foods rich in folic
acid as folic acid has properties that are beneficial to our
health. What most of us are not aware of, however, is exactly
who needs to regularly consume foods rich in folic acid as well
as what exactly is the required amount of folic acid needed in
order for the body to reap the health benefits. There are foods
rich in folic acid, but many people do not know that by simply
changing your cooking method, you can retain high levels of
folate in your food.

If you are newly pregnant or you are planning to become
pregnant soon, you will benefit from consuming foods rich in
folic acid. If you are not pregnant yet and are only in the
planning stages, it is a good idea to begin monitoring your
folic acid intake. Ideally, pre-pregnant and pregnant women
need to have about 0.4 milligrams of folic acid per day. This
is according to the United States RDA, as they say that this
amount is ideal for promoting optimal health for mothers and
their unborn babies.

If you are a woman of child-bearing age, even if you are not
pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you need to consume foods
rich in folic acid. Folate-rich foods include green leafy
vegetables, seeds, nuts and poultry.

If you are taking prescription drugs, you should be aware that
the drugs you take can actually deplete folic acid present in
your body. Talk to your doctor or a medical practitioner about
your prescription drugs and how you can manage it together with
your folic acid intake.

It has been found in a number of studies that folic acid can
lower the risk of developing breast and colon cancer among
women. In addition, women who have increased intake of folic
acid before and after becoming pregnant have also been found to
have lower incidents of delivering babies with cleft lip and
palate defects.

Studies have shown that women who increased their intake of
folic acid up to two months after pregnancy lower the risk of
having babies with orofacial defects by 25% to 50%. Scientists
are still trying to determine the exact role of folic acid in
fetus development. What they do know, however, is that folic
acid lowers the risk of babies having spina bifida, heart
defect, anencephaly (underdeveloped brain and skull), cleft
palate or cleft lip.

Folic acid is a vitamin that people, particularly child-bearing
women, need. Incorporate foods that are rich in folic acid in
your daily diet. Doing so not only ensures your health, but the
health of your future child.

Causes of folic acid deficiency

Poor eating habits
Poor absorption
Increased requirements e.g. due to growth or pregnancy
Certain types of medication
Certain disease conditions
Alcoholism
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)

Symptoms of folic acid deficiency

Poor growth
Smooth, red and painful tongue
Stomach and instestinal problems e.g. diarrhoea, constipation
No appetite
Fatigue / tiredness

Some foods that are high in folic acid

Meats

Liver (best source)
Chicken giblets
Kidney
Egg yolk

Legumes

Dried beans
Spilt peas
Lentils (dhals)
Soya products
Almonds
Nuts

Starches

Wholegrain breads
Wheat flour
Potato
Sweet potato

Fruits and Vegetables

Cabbage
Brussel sprouts
Beetroot
Banana
Oranges
Asparagus
Spinach
Peaches
Broccoli

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