Ten Questions About Pregnancy You Might Not Want To Ask Your Doctor
Q1. Can I get pregnant following oral sex or heavy petting
No. You can only get pregnant from full sexual intercourse.
Q2. How will I know if I am pregnant
if you have had sexual intercourse since your last period and you are late for your current period, you may be pregnant. Following implantation of the fertilized egg menstruation should not occur, hence for women who have been sexually active and who have previously menstruated regularly, the absence of a period should be put down to pregnancy.
Q3. Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy
for most couples it is normal for them to enjoy an active sex life throughout the pregnancy. Sexual intercourse will not harm the development of your baby as it is cushioned by a bag of fluid in your uterus.
Q4. Does vaginal discharge increases during this time
Yes, unfortunately it does. Vaginal discharge may well increase during all stages of your pregnancy and should be similar to the discharge you have previously had before a period. It is only if the discharge becomes very thick, smelly or blood stained that you need to seek medical assistance. If the cause is an infection, it can be easily treated with creams or tablets.
Q5. Will I get piles hemorrhoids
You may. Although people laugh and joke about piles, they are no laughing matter.
During pregnancy the walls and veins in your anus swell and blood flow becomes sluggish, causing the affected veins to throb and become painful.
Q6. What is the best contraception to use after birth
this will depend on how soon you wish to have another baby. If you want another baby soon within one year, then short term measures such as the cap or condom, ideally with the use of a spermicide, are probably the best contraception.
Q7. How soon can I have sex after birth
It is advisable to wait a few weeks after a normal delivery, and up to three months after a caesarean, as healing may take this length of time. It is important however that both you and your partner agree: neither should feel pressured into it.
Q8. How will the midwife measure cervical dilation
the midwife will measure how dilated or open the cervix is by gently inserting two fingers into the vagina. She assesses how open the cervix is by opening her fingers and feeling around its perimeter. She will also be feeling the position of the cervix and how soft it is.
Q9. How will the hospital staff break my waters if they need to
The midwife will discuss with you why you might need your waters breaking. Remember though, if you are not comfortable with this you can decline. If you fully understand the need to have your waters broken, and are happy to go ahead, the midwife or doctor will perform a normal vaginal examination then insert a long thin plastic hook that is a little bit like a crochet hook. The hook will be brushed over the bag of waters, which will usually be enough pressure to break it. The cervix does, however, have to be sufficiently open for this to be carried out.
Q10. If I have an episiotomy or perineal tear, how will it be repaired
it is not always the case that your perineum the area between the vaginal entrance and the rectum will tear or need to be cut. Moreover, if it is, there is no way of knowing if you will require stitches. Some studies have shown that perineal massage can help prevent trauma. Your midwife will be able to advise you on this. Sometimes if a small tear has been sustained, it will be left to heal naturally.
Want to know more
If you do want to know more about pregnancy, from conception to labors, you should take a look at Pregnancy for Beginners Thinking how makes money online from your educational skills a comprehensive guide for the new mother to Be. Written by a State Registered Midwife, it is a simple, easy to understand, yet comprehensive, book you can download to your computer in minutes. See www.pregnancyfacts.org for full details of this invaluable guide for the newly pregnant woman.
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