Yes, if the physician feels that the situation warrants it. Scanning during the first trimester, however, is generally not advised.

infected woman who is pregnant may give the infection to her infant as the baby passes through the birth canal during delivery. Most states require that the eyes of newborns be treated with silver nitrate or other medication immediately after birth to prevent gonococcal infection of the eyes, which can lead to blindness. Because of the risk of gonococcal infection to both mother and child, doctors recommend that a pregnant woman have at least one test for gonorrhea during her pregnancy.

The answer lies in the wording of the question. More precisely, it is essentially impossible for a woman to get pregnant during her period, but on rare occasions it is possible for a woman to get pregnant from intercourse during her period. Since sperm can live for five days, a couple could have sex near the end of the woman's period, and the sperm could then live long enough to fertilize an egg several days later, if the woman had a very early ovulation.

Pregnant women can have some light irregular bleeding during pregnancy, but it should not be like a “normal” period. Some women can confuse this for their period because often it can come right around the time she was expecting her normal period. The irregular bleeding or spotting that can occur during pregnancy is often a dark brown color or a light pinkish. It should not be enough bleeding to fill pads or tampons over a few days.

Active bulimia can cause a woman to miss her period sometimes. Or, she may never get her period. If this happens, she usually does not ovulate. This makes it hard to get pregnant. Women who have recovered from bulimia have a better chance of getting pregnant once their monthly cycle is normal. If you're having a hard time getting pregnant, see your doctor.

If a woman has unprotected sex, she is at risk of becoming pregnant at any time during the month. Women ovulate at differing times, depending on the length of their menstrual cycle. The most fertile time is generally 3 days before and 3 days after ovulation.

Internal cleansing/detoxification is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. A fetus or newborn baby should not be exposed to the toxins eliminated from the mother’s body while cleansing. The mother should wait until her baby is weaned completely.

A woman usually becomes pregnant after having sexual intercourse. This is where a man puts his erect penis inside a woman's vagina. The friction caused by moving his penis in and out of her vagina will cause him to get increasingly excited until eventually he ejaculates (or 'comes') and releases a sticky white substance called semen.

All potentised homeopathic medicines are safe for pregnant woman. Since pregnancy is a special period the medicine should be taken only after proper consultation. I have been suffering from a skin disorder for the past 6 years for which I have been taking homoeopathic treatment but the problem doesn’t seem to disappear permanently. It keeps recurring.

In pregnant women, there is evidence that untreated chlamydia can lead to premature delivery. Babies who are born to infected mothers can get chlamydia in their eyes and respiratory tracts. Chlamydia is a leading cause of early infant pneumonia and conjunctivitis (pink eye) in newborns.

Car crashes are the leading cause of death and serious trauma during pregnancy. It is not possible to determine precise numbers, but estimates suggest that every year there are several hundred fetal losses in collisions during the last half of pregnancy, and the number could be over 1000. This is many more than the approximately 180 babies less than one year old who are annually killed in crashes.

Yes. Having an orgasm has nothing to do with when a woman gets pregnant, but ovulation does. For more information on the topic of ovulation please see the FAQ's on ovulation.

Essentially the risk is rather small depending upon how far along the pregnancy is. However, it is not insignificant. For a more in-depth discussion about this topic, I suggest reading my previous question "Chicken Pox and Pregnancy".

All women of childbearing potential should discuss with their doctor their antiseizure medicine regimen and what to do in the event of pregnancy. The effects of LAMICTAL during pregnancy are not known at this time. Any woman who becomes pregnant while taking LAMICTAL should talk to her doctor as soon as possible.

A summary of the recommendations of the SIXTH ACCP CONSENSUS CONFERENCE ON ANTITHROMBOTIC THERAPY is available at: http://www.chestnet.org/health.science.policy/quick.reference.guides/antithrombotic/page12.html

Since the absorption through the fingertips can't be measured, the FDA considers it all to be absorbed, regardless of how infinitesimal the absorption actually is. If there were really a concern the FDA would require men, taking Propecia to wear condoms when their wife is pregnant, but they do not even recommend this.

You may be eligible for the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program if you are pregnant and/or have children under the age of five and meet certain income guidelines. Through WIC you can receive payment vouchers for nutritious food each month, as well as breast feeding information and support, and nutrition and health information for your child. For more information call (360) 397-8459.

Until recently the chance of a positive woman having a positive baby was about 1 in 4. A women thinking about pregnancy with access to new drug treatments can reduce the chances of having an infected baby to almost no risk at all (around 2%). For some women this is still too much of a risk, for other women it is not. Every woman has the right to make her own decision about babies.

A woman cannot become pregnant as a result of anal sex directly, although if any sperm leaks from the anus and enters the vagina, pregnancy could occur. Anal sex is therefore not the best way of avoiding pregnancy on a long term basis. It is better to use regular contraception such as the birth control pill or condoms. Anyone wanting to try anal intercourse should be 100% that their partner willing too, as the idea of anal sex makes many people very uncomfortable.

The possibility of transmission must be considered when a woman with hepatitis C is deciding whether to have children. For infants who have received the hepatitis C virus from their mother, brief elevations of liver enzymes may occur, but no chronic liver disease has been reported. There have been no reports of cirrhosis in newborns, infants or child due to mother-to-child hepatitis C infection.

There is no medical reason to justify terminating a pregnancy simply because of ITP. However if the ITP is severe or is associated with other physical conditions, consult a physician. Physicians who treat ITP recommend that during pregnancy you have an obstetrician, hematologist, and pediatrician or neonatologist (a physician who specializes in treating newborns) who collaborate closely and well.

Yes. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Academy of Pediatrics, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and American Academy of Family Practice highly recommend that all pregnant women be routinely tested for HBsAg during an early prenatal visit, in each pregnancy. Assuming a woman is not high-risk because she was negative for HBsAg with a prior pregnancy puts the infant at risk. She may have contracted the virus since the last testing.

Ans: Of course, pregnant women find belly dancing excellent prenatal exercise because it strengthens the pelvic muscles and loosens up the abdominal area. It strengthens back and leg muscles, which are very critical for a woman to carry her pregnancy well.

Some of the tip-offs that you're pregnant could include generalized bloating or difficulty in digestion. That's a big one. Many women begin to feel like they have to urinate very often.

A Pap smear is performed during a woman's first prenatal visit with her obstetrician. If a woman who is pregnant has an abnormal Pap smear, her doctor will perform a colposcopy to determine whether she has invasive cervical cancer. A pregnant woman who has an abnormal Pap smear but whose diagnostic tests don't suggest invasive cervical cancer can safely postpone further examination and biopsy until six weeks after her baby is born.

Pregnant woman can be treated up to delivery date. Each patient is treated on an individual basis after consultation.

First of all, it should be clear that, though Hajj is a religious duty that a Muslim has to carry out once he/she is able, Muslim jurists state that ability in Hajj includes both the physical as well as the financial abilities. In response to this question, Sheikh M. S. Al-Munajjid, a prominent Saudi Muslim lecturer and author, states: There is no reason why a pregnant woman should not perform Hajj. A pregnant woman is pure; she has to pray and fast.

We know of no risk that Levity would pose for pregnant or lactating women. However, we recommend that pregnant or lactating women consult with their physician or health practitioner before embarking on any supplement program.

Pregnancy is regarded as a medical condition. The cruise line may require a medical certificate establishing the passenger's due date and fitness to travel. In no case will the cruise line permit passengers who are 24 weeks or more into pregnancy to travel. << Back to top