Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Pregnancy Womens


Pregnancy is a very beautiful moment in a woman's life, however hormonal changes occur in our body that alters its normal behavior. This is the reason why it's important for us women to take good care of our teeth and gums while we are pregnant. These hormonal changes increase the risk of developing gum disease because it makes gums more sensitive, which makes it easier for gingivitis to develop, and this can affect the health of the unborn baby. Molar pregnancy is a complication during pregnancy that only occurs in 1 in 1,000 pregnancies.

Spotting is the most common sign. Hyperemesis and uterine enlargement beyond that expected for gestational dates could also be an indication. Call your doctor right away if you notice unusual spotting, so your health care practitioner can do an ultrasound check and do a blood test to measure levels of hCG. Moles can be partial or complete. Complete moles are more likely to be associated with medical complications. Pregnancy-induced hypertension, formerly known as preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related complex of symptoms that may include edema, hypertension, and proteinuria, may occur.
In other words, this type of molar pregnancy only includes the "placental parts," with no babies present in the uterus. The egg is still being fertilized by the sperm cell. However, the egg cell is unfilled, hence, no baby will be developed. The placenta grows in time, thereby creating the concept of conception. This is because the placental growth produces the pregnancy-related hormone known as the hCG.

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