LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Aug 06, 2026
What type of fish should be avoided during pregnancy?
Seafood in moderation is fine, but there are certain kinds of fish that should be avoided during pregnancy. Mackerel, swordfish and shark are very rich in mercury, an element that should only be taken in very small amounts while pregnant, as it has been linked to birth defects.
Heavy bleeding that lasts for more than two weeks after the initial miscarriage is normal.
If a woman is bleeding heavily for more than a week, and by heavy it means going through several sanitary pads a day, it’s recommended that medical attention is sought after. Heavy bleeding for such a prolonged period of time can leave women feeling exhausted and drawn, so it’s a good idea to get this problem resolved as quickly as possible.
Most cases of miscarriage happen without any identifiable cause behind it.
60 percent of all first trimester miscarriages will happen without any identifiable explanation. This can cause many women to blame themselves for the loss, which is normally unfounded.
If a woman previously had an intrauterine device [IUD], then they have a higher chance of miscarrying.
A woman’s past use of conceptive measures, such as an IUD, has no impact upon their current pregnancy. The only way an IUD can cause a miscarriage is if a woman conceives while they are still using an IUD.
The amniotic sac is a fluid-filled sac that develops in order to cushion the developing embryo.
As the fertilized egg grows, a water-tight sac forms around it, gradually filling with fluid. This is called the amniotic sac, and it helps cushion the growing embryo.
You can make the cervical cap more effective if you use spermicide before insertion.
Always prepare the cervical cap by filling it about one-third full with spermicide.
