LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Oct 09, 2025
It is okay to over eat while pregnant using the old 'eating for two' justification.
Being pregnant isn't an excuse to binge on your favourite foods. In fact, doing so can be very unhealthy for both the expectant mother and her baby. Daily calorie requirements will only shift marginally, and increase by around 300 calories a day.
No amount of caffeine should be consumed while pregnant
Very small quantities of caffeine are permitted during a pregnancy, but it should not exceed no more than a single small cup of coffee.
Women should use sanitary pads rather than tampons when going through a miscarriage
Using pads reduces the risks of developing an infection, as well as giving a more accurate indicator of blood loss. For example, if a woman is having to change their pad on an hourly basis, a trip to the emergency department may be a good idea.
On average how long will the first period following a miscarriage last?
As is the case with a normal period, the exact amount of days will vary from woman to woman. However, on average, the first period following a miscarriage will last for around 4-7 days, and will involve heavy to moderate bleeding and severe cramping.
To ensure sperm quality, men could limit the exposure of their scrotum to heated environments.
Boost his swimmers by nixing things that overheat the scrotum, including laptops held on laps, prolonged hot-tub soaks, and too-tighty whities.
Ovarian hyperstimulation treatment results in more pregnancies and live births compared to IVF.
IVF offers higher pregnancy and live birth rates than ovarian hyperstimulation. Like ovarian hyperstimulation, the chances of success diminish with age.
