The first period after a miscarriage is actually usually late. Some interpret this lateness as a sign of pregnancy, but it is simply a woman’s body recovering from the trauma.

Mercury is a worrisome element when it comes to consuming fish and potential problems with pregnancy. However, a woman would need to consume an exorbitant amount of mercury for it to result in any damage to the foetus, which cannot be achieved through eating tuna fish alone. Though to be on the safer side, many women cut down on seafood for the duration of pregnancy because of the potential risks.

If your baby’s skin appears blue colored, it may be a sign that the lungs or heart are not working properly, and the baby should be seen by a doctor immediately. A newborn’s hands or feet may appear blue when cold, and should quickly return to pink when warmed. Also, the face, lips, or tongue may appear blue during a period of hard crying, but should return to pink once the crying has stopped.

In a newborn baby, even a slight fever may indicate an infection. Since your baby’s immune system is not developed, they may need medical attention to fight even the slightest illness. A physician should examine a newborn with any degree of fever.

An over-the-counter ovulation prediction kit — a test that you can perform at home — detects the surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) that occurs before ovulation.

If you get the birth control shot regularly (every 12 weeks) it prevents pregnancy but you should use latex or female condom to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.