If the embryo imbeds itself in the lower portion of the uterus, the placenta might develop over the cervix, causing placenta previa (Placenta Previa, 2014). The Mayo clinic emphasizes that most medical staff detect cases of placenta previa during the second-trimester ultrasound examination (Placenta Previa, 2014). If the placenta almost reaches the cervix, expansion of the uterus causes the placenta to elevate opposite from the cervix; which will resolve the situation. On the other hand, if the placenta crosses the cervix, it is unlikely to resolve with time (Placenta Previa, 2014). Through experience, it has been perceived that if placenta previa exists later in the pregnancy, the higher probability it presumes at the time of…
the abdomen, and increased endometrial bleeding. A blood chemistry panel revealed higher than normal levels of glucose, estradiol, and progesterone in the blood. Further analysis of the Mrs. Mills blood revealed low hematocrit as well as low human chorionic somatomammotropin hormone. Urinalysis exhibited the presence of glucose and trace amounts of red blood cells in the patient’s urine. An ultrasound of the patient’s uterus was conducted, which didn’t appear to reveal any discrepancies. The…
pregnancy announcements to friends, extended family and relatives, that is if you haven’t already broadcasted the news. For most mothers-to-be, the morning sickness abates along with the fatigue. However, it is not uncommon for morning sickness to linger in the first few weeks of your second trimester. The fatigue dips too in the second trimester, but energy levels might not be the same as before pregnancy. You might experience a sluggish feeling in your bowels. Progesterone, which relaxes…
late period. There are other methods to abortion and some of them are extremely rare. When having a Hysterectomy it removes the whole womb that way you don’t have to worry about anything and same goes for a Caesarian they both do about the same thing. About eighty one percent of most abortions in the United States are done on most unmarried women. Eighty four percent of England Wales are done mostly before 12 weeks gestation. Generally changing attitudes toward laws about abortion have almost…
are many stages of fertilization. Which include the first, second, ad third trimester. This happens within the nine months of pregnancy. Sperm meets eggs. During the cycle one or two follicles release an egg and then it goes into the fallopian tube. One sperm will penetrate the egg and mix their genetic material. The sperm and egg contain 23 chromosomes. That determines all the child's information. With 24 hours of fertilization the egg is now a zygote. It divides into two cells. The number of…
The question is why choosing the vulva and the clitoris to expand the thought of their ideology instead of using the uterus? It can be easily separated in terms of body and sex. The use of the word uterus has no place in the novel as the womb is considered a sexual binarism directed at females: “is symbolized by the circle, the 0, which may be used to capture (encircle) and destroy males. Even at this point, however, the essence of female power and potential is not symbolized by the womb which…
Do not worry about this. This is normal as the growth rate and weight of your baby increases. Your round ligaments start to feel the stress of your growing uterus and cause sharp pain in your lower abdomen as well as the hip area. Such aches are quite common at this stage of pregnancy and they last only for a couple of seconds. The inner temperature of your body is increasing and as a result you will feel sweatier than before. Many pregnant women are said to have developed urinary tract…
eventually expel the fetus and placenta from the uterus. The first stage of labor, often called the dilation stage, begins with the onset of regular uterine contractions and extends until the cervix has dilated to a diameter about the size of the fetus’s head. This stage of labor usually lasts from 8 to 24 hours, but it can be short as a few minutes, in women who have had more than one child. Normally during labor the head of the fetus is in an inferior position within the woman’s pelvis so that…
Twin studies aid in strengthening the correlations between fetal environment, low birth weight, and adult disease. On average, twins have lower than average birth weight as they experience reduction in growth during their third trimester due to limitations in size of the uterus (Vagero & Leon, 1994). Research involving monozygous and dizygous twins has determined that the lighter twin was more likely to develop higher blood pressure and have increased cardiovascular disease risk (Baird, Osmond,…
reduce the volume of blood, the receiver twin increases the amount of urine produced. This leads to the bladder increasing to a large size which can be seen on ultrasound, and also too much amniotic fluid will be around this twin. This is known as polyhydramnios. At the same time, the donor twin produces less urine than normal and the amniotic fluid that surrounds it is greatly reduced or even disappears. This is known as oligohydramnios . As the disease progresses, the donor produces so little…