Pregnancy & Menopause : Get Pregnant After a Tubal Ligation

Getting pregnant after a tubal ligation is only possible after getting a tubal ligation reversal, which is a lengthy and difficult surgery that has a 70 percent success rate for getting pregnant. Understand the risks of getting pregnant after surgery withinformation from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women’s health. Expert: Dr. Josh Vogel Contact: www.wilmingtonhealth.com Bio: Dr. Joshua Vogel has been a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist for more than 13 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Women’s Health Questions : How to Survive Menopause

To survive menopause, regularly see your doctor and talk about the related issues. Learn how to survive menopause with help from an obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women’s health. Expert: Dr. Brent D. Wright Bio: Dr. Brent D. Wright has been an Obstetrician and Gynecologist for more than 23 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC Series Description: Women’s health questions cover topics from contraception to menopause and pregnancy. Learn more about women’s issues with help from an obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video series on women’s health.

Pregnancy & Menopause : Early Menopause Signs & Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of early menopause, which is known as premature ovarian failure, include the absence of a menstrual cycle for several months in a row, especially if this occurs under the age of 40. Find out if early menopause is a possibility withinformation from a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in this free video on women’s health. Expert: Dr. Josh Vogel Contact: www.wilmingtonhealth.com Bio: Dr. Joshua Vogel has been a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist for more than 13 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Are E-Cigarettes Safe For Expectant Mothers?

Everybody knows that smoking is not only bad for them but the secondhand smoke is dangerous to their children.

It is widely accepted that second-hand smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, including cyanide, carbon monoxide and benzene. the secondhand smoke that is produced can make children more susceptible to illness and can contribute to lifelong health conditions, such as asthma. Babies of smoking parents are known to be more likely to experience sudden infant death syndrome and suffer from respiratory diseases.

Exhaled tobacco smoke is a toxic mixture of smoke from the burning end of a tobacco cigarette, pipe or cigar and the smoke exhaled by the smoker. It is estimated that 1/2 of households in the UK are smoking households . Medical professionals warn that persons who already have heart disease or asthma are at an especially high risk of suffering adverse affects from passive smoking, and should take special precautions to avoid even the briefest of exposure.

“Quitting smoking is the best thing any parent can do for their family’s health and well being, but most people addicted to nicotine are unable or unwilling to quit. In this instance , it is recommended that the parent smoker only smoke outside of the home and car. If you are a addicted smoker, then Electronic Cigarettes may be the solution for you and your family” states local GP Neil Bates.

However, Having a baby is generally one of the most exciting times in a womans life and with that goes a lot of responsibility for taking care of not only herself, but her unborn baby as well. It is nine months of major changes for her body and her emotional state too. Many ladies can breeze through their pregnancies without much problem, but there are some examples when all sorts of things can go wrong. This is why it is essential for the mother to be to follow her obstetrician’s advice to help things go as easily and as naturally as possible.

Some mothers to be feel that they are restricted from a lot of the things they would normally be allowed to do and have whilst they are pregnant. Exercise is fantasticwhen it is done correctly . Over exertion is not normally such a good idea, but coming to a complete stop is not good either. Most pregnant women can enjoy a fairly normal sex life during their pregnancy unless there are other reasons why her physician tells her not to. Sex can be a little uncomfortable during the latter months and a little awkward as well, but perfectly acceptable for most.

Nowadays there is lots of evidence that what an expectant mother eats and drinks could have a direct impact of the wellness and developement of her unborn child . Taking drugs of any sort must always be discussed with a physician beforehand. This also means that basic things like caffeine might need to be kept to a minimum and nicotine should not be used at all. Most expectant mothers know not to smoke , but some might be curious as to whether it would be alright to use an electronic cigarette .

There is a easy answer to that question… No. Absolutely not. Even though an electronic cigarette does not have tobacco, tar or toxic smoke, they are a nicotine delivery device . Nicotine should never be used by expectant women because of the effects it can have on the unborn child . Tobacco cigarettes are known for causing low birth weight in babies . With all of the the other things that can complicate a pregnancy, why would a woman want to voluntarily use a substance that could maybe harm her baby?

E-Cigarette starter kits are a much better choice for anyone to use except for pregnant women and persons who already have a serious respiratory Nausea of any kind. There are conspicuous warnings on the packaging of NUCIG nicotine solution that certain people should never use the product for any reason.

 

Choosing A Health Care Provider For Your Pregnancy

When searching for a health care provider to manage your pregnancy you want someone who is well-qualified, has clinical experience and has a good reputation among those who you trust the most. With this being said, there are still some additional (personal) factors that one should consider when selecting a provider for prenatal care. The prenatal care experience lasts close to one year (including postpartum follow-up) so you want to be sure the relationship you have with your provider is well-suited.

Very simply, you should make sure you share the same philosophy about a few fundamental issues relating to prenatal care. You do not want to be in conflict with your provider as you approach your delivery date. Often times there can be more than one management option and what is decided upon is largely based on one’s personal preferences and a mutual understanding of the risks and benefits of a particular clinical approach.

The options available to you might be defined by the services offered within a particular clinical setting (hospital, birthing center etc.). Be sure your provider’s decisions regarding your care are not determined by what services are available when the services you want might be available at another health care facility.

If a provider is busy and has a loyal patient following, you should feel confident that your treatment will be based on what you desire.

There are two main topics most often at the center of any discussion surrounding the choice of a prenatal care provider. It is crucial to address these topics right up front to secure a good relationship. You do not want to ever feel you were misunderstood or deceived about what your expectations were at the time of your delivery (assuming there were no unusual circumstances).

The topics I am referring to are: “natural” childbirth and pain management options.

Whether you choose a midwife or an obstetrician as your primary provider the same holds true. In either case, providers can still vary tremendously regarding these topics. It is simply about being on the same page with your prenatal care provider at the start.

The definition of what natural childbirth is and what adequate pain management is, can differ depending on who you talk to and what resources you read. It is very easy to put these topics aside at first as there is so much excitement about the pregnancy and the fact that your delivery seems so far off in the future. My suggestion is to initially discuss these subjects thoroughly and do not gloss over them.

I think pain control in labor is a crucial topic you should discuss with your provider from the start. I can think of nothing more upsetting to a patient than to not be in control of her options for pain control particularly if she is not aware of what the options are.

This article is certainly not the place to define natural childbirth or discuss pain management during labor. I simply want to bring this important topic to your attention.

The last question to consider when choosing a provider has to do with who is anticipated to be there for your delivery. As a result of the tremendous overhead (medical practice expenses) and lifestyle issues for practitioners, it is virtually impossible, in this day and age, to be assured that you will have your provider at your delivery. As a result , it is important for you to be aware of your provider’s arrangement for on-call coverage. Cross-covering with other providers at the same health care facility is not unusual and may be necessary depending on the size of the medical group you are seeing for your care. It is simply about having this discussion with your provider at the start. Discussing these issues is what maintains a trusting relationship with your provider.

The timing of events surrounding labor and delivery is not always foreseeable and there is not a perfect solution every time. What is important and acceptable to most patients is that a reasonable effort is made to fulfill one’s expectations.

Douglas A Penta MD

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