LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Apr 21, 2025
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.
What is the term that refers to the dark line that some pregnant woman get which runs down their stomach?
Though it may be referred to as the pregnancy line, its more technical label is linea nigra. Around three quarters of pregnant women will manifest a linea nigra, which is a brownish stripe that runs vertically down the stomach. There exact cause of this mark has not been ascertained, and it will typically manifest around the fifth month mark, though it can develop later.
If a newborn baby cries more than usual, and seems very unhappy, uncomfortable, or in pain, it is a sign they might have colic.
Colicky babies cry more often than other babies, for no apparent reason. They may turn bright red, swallow gasps of air, and clench their fists during crying. These behaviors usually begin several weeks after the baby has been born, and may last up to three months.
An Amniocentesis removes a sample of amniotic fluid from the uterus to analyze the cells of the growing baby.
Amniocentesis usually takes place at between 15 weeks and 18 weeks of pregnancy. Your doctor will use a long, fine needle to carefully remove a sample of amniotic fluid from your uterus. This fluid will contain your baby's cells, which are then analysed.
Men still retain the ability to impregnate women past their 50s.
About half of infertility cases involve an issue with the guy. Though many men can father children past their 70s, sperm quality declines with age.
PCOS may be inherited.
Most experts think that several factors, including genetics, could play a role. Women with PCOS are more likely to have a mother or sister with PCOS.
