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some of the signs of pregnancy: |
missed period metallic taste in mouth dizzy fatigue unable to consume certain foods |
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how to test for pregnancy |
all pregnant women produce a special hormone called GONADOTROPHIN this can be found in the blood or urine |
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estimated date of delivery (EDD) |
how to work out: count 266 days + 14 days from the last period = 280 days = 40 weeks |
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miscarriage ( spontaneous abortion) |
1. majority occur within the 1st ten weeks of pregnancy |
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possible causes of miscarriage: |
cervical incompetence low-lying placenta mis-shaped womb |
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how can a miscarriage be prevented: |
1. bed rest= reduces blood loss cervical incompetence= cervix stitched shut more than 3 miscarriages= investiagtion |
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parents feelings after miscarriage |
1. worry they will never have a healthy baby 2. guily ' could have prevented it' 3. may be realistic 4. can contact support group 5. needs support of partner and family |
