Rh Factor - Is Rh Good Or Bad?By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Constance_Matter]
Constance Matter
Rh is short for 'Rhesus'. Rhesus is a type of monkey that was used during the blood transfusion experiment where they discovered that there can be a problem when you get a blood transfusion.
Getting Some Things Straight
Every human either does of does not have the Rh factor in their blood.
The majority of us do have the Rh factor. If you have this component attached to your blood cell, then you are A+, B+, etc. You are considered Rh Positive (Rh+).
If you do not have the Rh factor, then you are considered Rh negative (Rh-) and your blood type is A-, O-, etc.
The REAL Danger Of Rh
The concern is when you are Rh- and get a blood transfusion with Rh+
OR If you become pregnant AND IF you are Rh-.
Then, your doctor will tell you that you have no option, but will have to get a antibody shot (RhoGAM is a common one used) to protect you from your baby.
Why do you need to be protected from your baby?
Your baby might be Rh+. That fact alone is perfectly fine. BUT if your babies blood mixes with your blood, then you your body might start creating antibodies. This will NOT affect your current pregnancy/baby. If your body does create the antibody, then a future Rh- baby will most likely be 'attacked' by your body.
Before you blindly receive the antibody shot to prevent your body creating those antibodies let's find out some your options.
A Few Options
* Find out what the baby father's blood type is.
* Prevent your babies blood mixing with yours during labor and delivery.
* Find out at birth the baby's blood type.
If the baby's father is also Rh- then the baby will be Rh negative. There is no risk for you, your current baby or the next pregnancy.
How do prevent the blood from mixing?
1. Having a natural birth
2. Don't cut the umbilical cord until the placenta has been born.
3. Let the placenta come on it's own, do not tear it away from the uterus.
If your baby is Rh+, then you must decide if you would like to receive the antibody shot (RhoGAM). You have 72 hours to weigh the risks vs the rewards with receiving RhoGAM. Do your research and be educated.
Good News
If it is Rh- you are perfectly safe. You and your baby have been compatible the whole time and there is no concern for the next pregnancy/baby.
Constance Matter is a natural pregnancy & women's health expert with 30 years of experience in helping mothers design natural, safe, and healthy pregnancies. To learn more about the Rh Factor, see [http://thecontrarianmom.com/2009/06/24/rh-factor-the-truth-about-rh-factor-pregnancy/]The Rh Factor Insider's Guide
To learn more about pregnancy-related topics, see the free [http://thecontrarianmom.com/2009/06/24/rh-factor-the-truth-about-rh-factor-pregnancy/]Thinking Mom's Bible.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Pregnancy Loss-A Short Note On A Few Eventualities.
Pregnancy Loss - A Short Note On A Few EventualitiesBy [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Anupriya_Jain]Anupriya Jain
40 weeks of week-by-week, pregnancy information is necessary to enlighten women who are pregnant. The privilege of giving birth to a new life cannot perhaps be equaled by any other feeling or event. However, there are some undesired circumstances like false pregnancy or miscarriage pregnancy, which cast a pall on the divine happiness of giving birth. This article sheds light on a few of such specific cases related to pregnancy, which could result in not-so-perfect situations.
1.False Pregnancy – This is a case where there is actually no pregnancy. False pregnancy is in fact a scenario where women facing family troubles, undergoing intense conflict, or experiencing a sharp desire to conceive or any other psychologically disturbing situation, tend to believe that they are pregnant. All apparent symptoms of a true pregnancy for the initial few weeks of false weekly pregnancy are displayed. Yet there is no pregnancy. This actually cannot be really considered as a termination of pregnancy, because in medical sense there is no pregnancy.
2.Miscarriage Pregnancy - Also referred to as spontaneous abortion, this is technically a situation, in which the pregnancy ends on its own within the first 20 weeks. Practically however, miscarriage pregnancy is a turmoil, which leaves the affected in a state of distress and in weak physical health. One of the most common types of pregnancy loss, miscarriage pregnancy can result from a number of reasons including, hormonal changes, maternal trauma, and improper implantation of the egg in the uterus lining and adverse lifestyles.
3.Lupus Pregnancy – Lupus patients have been told since ages that they cannot give birth to healthy children. Advances in medical science have however, proved this assertion a myth. Lupus pregnancies though are high-risk situations. All that is required is close monitoring of both mother’s and child’s health all through the 40 weeks of week by week pregnancy.
4.Termination of Pregnancy – Another situation that leads to pregnancy loss is deliberate termination of pregnancy. It is a course opted for due to various reasons. In a few instances, expected complications in pregnancies lead even the experts to suggest that the pregnancy should be deliberately terminated.
5.Ectopic Pregnancy – It is a medical situation wherein the pregnancy is terminated because the fertilized ovum is implanted anywhere other than the uterine wall. Most of the times, this incorrect implantation occurs in the Fallopian tube, which is why Ectopic pregnancy is also referred to as tubal pregnancy.
The above-mentioned situations, most of which have been well researched by medical sciences, lead to pregnancy loss during the conception period. Only apt medical guidance & extreme caution during the 40 weeks of week-by-week pregnancy can help avoid these pregnancy complications.
Pregnancy week by week information for all weeks of pregnancy helps maintain good health of the mother and the child and prevents [http://www.pregnancy-period.com/pregnancy_problems.html]pregnancy problems as miscarriage pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and [http://www.pregnancy-period.com/lupus-pregnancy.html]lupus pregnancy. Read more week by week pregnancy information on [http://www.pregnancy-weekbyweek.info]Pregnancy-WeekByWeek.Info
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40 weeks of week-by-week, pregnancy information is necessary to enlighten women who are pregnant. The privilege of giving birth to a new life cannot perhaps be equaled by any other feeling or event. However, there are some undesired circumstances like false pregnancy or miscarriage pregnancy, which cast a pall on the divine happiness of giving birth. This article sheds light on a few of such specific cases related to pregnancy, which could result in not-so-perfect situations.
1.False Pregnancy – This is a case where there is actually no pregnancy. False pregnancy is in fact a scenario where women facing family troubles, undergoing intense conflict, or experiencing a sharp desire to conceive or any other psychologically disturbing situation, tend to believe that they are pregnant. All apparent symptoms of a true pregnancy for the initial few weeks of false weekly pregnancy are displayed. Yet there is no pregnancy. This actually cannot be really considered as a termination of pregnancy, because in medical sense there is no pregnancy.
2.Miscarriage Pregnancy - Also referred to as spontaneous abortion, this is technically a situation, in which the pregnancy ends on its own within the first 20 weeks. Practically however, miscarriage pregnancy is a turmoil, which leaves the affected in a state of distress and in weak physical health. One of the most common types of pregnancy loss, miscarriage pregnancy can result from a number of reasons including, hormonal changes, maternal trauma, and improper implantation of the egg in the uterus lining and adverse lifestyles.
3.Lupus Pregnancy – Lupus patients have been told since ages that they cannot give birth to healthy children. Advances in medical science have however, proved this assertion a myth. Lupus pregnancies though are high-risk situations. All that is required is close monitoring of both mother’s and child’s health all through the 40 weeks of week by week pregnancy.
4.Termination of Pregnancy – Another situation that leads to pregnancy loss is deliberate termination of pregnancy. It is a course opted for due to various reasons. In a few instances, expected complications in pregnancies lead even the experts to suggest that the pregnancy should be deliberately terminated.
5.Ectopic Pregnancy – It is a medical situation wherein the pregnancy is terminated because the fertilized ovum is implanted anywhere other than the uterine wall. Most of the times, this incorrect implantation occurs in the Fallopian tube, which is why Ectopic pregnancy is also referred to as tubal pregnancy.
The above-mentioned situations, most of which have been well researched by medical sciences, lead to pregnancy loss during the conception period. Only apt medical guidance & extreme caution during the 40 weeks of week-by-week pregnancy can help avoid these pregnancy complications.
Pregnancy week by week information for all weeks of pregnancy helps maintain good health of the mother and the child and prevents [http://www.pregnancy-period.com/pregnancy_problems.html]pregnancy problems as miscarriage pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and [http://www.pregnancy-period.com/lupus-pregnancy.html]lupus pregnancy. Read more week by week pregnancy information on [http://www.pregnancy-weekbyweek.info]Pregnancy-WeekByWeek.Info
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