If the pill fails, there is no evidence that plan B will harm the developing fetus. Emergency contraception will not work once a fertilized egg has attached itself to the womb lining, so if you already have a confirmed pregnancy, you should not use it.

plan B will not work if you already have a confirmed pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant and have already taken the pill, there's no evidence that plan B will harm the fetus.

No harmful effects have been reported and you should feel free to breastfeed your baby after taking plan B. If you are at all worried, feed the baby first then take the pills after. This way you will be taking the pills well before the next feed. Alternatively, give a bottle for the next feed.

Absolutely. Remember that even very highly qualified candidates are turned down for admission. Remember also that your undergraduate career is a golden opportunity for growth and exploration: take full advantage of it. As you explore other fields, what starts as a Plan B often matures into a primary career goal.

The harmful effects of smoking during pregnancy have been well established. They include miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth weight, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). More than one in five Alberta mothers smoke during pregnancy. This often causes preventable pregnancy complications and harm to infants. Using certain drugs (e.g. cocaine, heroin, marijuana etc.) during pregnancy can also put the baby's health at risk. The effects depend upon the type of drug the fetus has been exposed to.

Each 100mg plan B tablet contains 0.75mg of a single active steroid ingredient, Levonorgestrel; a totally synthetic progestogen. Levonorgestrel is one of the most commonly used birth control drugs.

plan B should only be used in emergencies, but there is no medical reason why you can't use it more than once. Don't be afraid to use plan B when you need to, but remember that it should never replace regular, long-term methods of contraception. The pregnancy rate of plan B is calculated for a single use. If plan B is used on more than once occasion, the cumulative pregnancy rate will be higher.

Most newborns who become infected with hepatitis B virus do not get sick at first, but they have a 90% chance of developing lifelong infection. If your child gets infected, he or she can develop serious liver damage and might get liver cancer later in life. But there is good news! Hepatitis B is preventable with a very safe and effective vaccine. You can protect your baby for life by making sure he or she vaccinated beginning at birth.

Unless otherwise advised by a physician, x-ray tests should be postponed until after the baby has been delivered. If a woman has reason to believe she may be pregnant, she should consult her physician before an x-ray exam is given.

No. Your baby will do best if you are breathing well and easily, so it is important that your asthma is well controlled.

Yes, you can. Make sure your baby gets a shot called H-BIG and a shot of hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hours of birth. Take good care of your nipple areas to prevent cracking and bleeding. If your nipples are cracking or bleeding, avoid nursing your baby on that breast until the sores heal. Until they heal, you can pump your milk to keep up your milk supply. But you should discard this pumped milk.

plan B is the only medication in Canada approved as an emergency contraceptive by Health Canada. It was approved for sale in February 2000, and since then, thousands of women have taken it. plan B, under different names, is available in more than 100 countries around the world. You should not use plan B if you have a confirmed pregnancy, have unexplained vaginal bleeding, or are allergic to the ingredients in the pills.

plan B isn't suitable as a regular method of birth control because it's not as effective as long-term contraception and it doesn't prevent pregnancy in every woman. The pregnancy rate of plan B is calculated for a single use. If plan B is used on more than one occasion, the cumulative pregnancy rate will be higher.

If you've chosen to build without having the plans approved, a building inspector is entitled to enter your property and order construction to stop immediately. He could even obtain a Court Order for the structure to be demolished, at your expense, and you would be liable for legal costs as well. In serious cases, you could be fined, or sent to prison.

The increased risk of preterm labor aside, hydramnios doesn't cause health problems -- it merely reflects them. If you develop severe hydramnios, your doctor will look for problems in the baby's gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, and heart, as well as chromosomal defects such as Down syndrome.

It is virtually impossible to harm the fetus in the uterus. The fluid it floats in, the membranes, which contain it, the womb itself, the abdominal wall, and the bony pelvis all serve to protect the new life from injury.

Smoking while you are pregnant means you are subjecting the baby to serious health risks. The nicotine decreases blood flow to the baby, and the carbon monoxide decreases the amount of oxygen the blood contains - two factors that contribute to low birth weights and consequent developmental problems. Smoking also puts you at greater risk of complications such as miscarriage, early delivery and placental abruption. Smoking may also contribute to a greater risk of infant death syndrome (cot death).

There is no evidence that MRI harms the foetus, but the experience is still limited with this relative new imaging modality. Until more is known, pregnant women should not undergo MRI examinations.

It's possible. Exposure to some toxic substances have been proven to harm a fetus or cause miscarriages, while others have not. Let her doctor know the type of substance, the degree of exposure, and how long she has been exposed. Yes. You can continue having sexual intercourse without fear of hurting the baby through the ninth month as long as she is not experiencing pre-term labor. Check with your doctor if your wife's pregnancy is considered high-risk or if she has other concerns.

According to recent scientific studies, terbutaline may cause cognitive developmental problems in an infant if the mother was given terbutaline during preterm labor. A child also may be predisposed to developing greater brain damage as he or she grows when exposed to common chemicals such as pesticides.

Some women experience period pains after prostin is given and sometimes tightenings or contractions are felt. If you are in a lot of pain, ask your midwife for advice. Throughout the induction process, you and your baby will be closely monitored. Sometimes prostin gel works very quickly and this may cause changes in the baby's heart rate, which is why we use the CTG monitor after using prostin. [Top]

No. Studies have proven that the ultrasounds we perform do not harm the mother or unborn baby. We use very low frequency ultrasound that do not harm or change the unborn baby’s tissue or organs. Dr. Landwehr & his Sonographers have all been highly educated in providing the safest ultrasound possible for you and your baby.

No, No, No, it will benefit them greatly, at the very least from EMF Pollution. Our testimonials show how many benefits parents have found- such as with hyperactive, depressed or introverted children, nightmares, travel sickness, insomnia, behavioral problems, the list is endless. Children benefit from the Negater as much (in our opinion, more) than adults.

In some cases yes, however, if the drug and alcohol use is stopped when you realize you are pregnant, the risk can be reduced significantly. If the use continues it can lead to long-term disability for the baby. Yes, there are many couples out there willing to adopt a child with special needs. Many of these people have extensive training in working with special needs babies.

No. In fact, the combinations will make your pregnancy and delivery much easier. You must take the combinations throughout the pregnancy, delivery and after the birth for the combinations to continue to be effective. Make sure that the combination you choose contains Star of Bethlehem. For perinatal and postpartum depression, we recommend Healing Combinations for Depression.

It is safe to have acupuncture during pregnancy. It is vital, however, that you go to a registered acupuncturist, and that you choose an acupuncturist who has a lot of experience in treating pregnant women. Ask your midwife, doula or physician if they know of a practitioner that they are comfortable recommending with experience treating pregnant women.