LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Jul 07, 2026
While a woman is pregnant, they should avoid eating seafood
Though many pregnant women avoid eating seafood because apprehensions about mercury toxicity and harmful bacteria, imposing a complete ban on seafood is not actually necessary. Eating fish in moderation is fine. For example, a serving of tuna once a week is within the parameters of okay. Also, if the local sushi store is a credible establishment than a sushi lunch should be a possibility. Though, you will need to avoid certain types of fish like shark and mackerel.
A woman’s mood can increase the risks of miscarriage.
Women who feel sad or angry don’t have a greater chance of a miscarriage, though if this type of mood does persist it’s recommended that they see a doctor for advice. In regards to stress and anxiety, a link between them and a miscarriage has not been concretely established. Though BIG things, like a death in the family, divorce or moving, may have some impact upon the health of the pregnancy, but the link between these two factors is at present under-researched.
From about 18 weeks of pregnancy, the baby’s sex could be determined through an ultrasound scan.
Ultrasound scans are a fairly accurate way of determining your baby's sex from about 18 weeks of pregnancy.
PCOS results in abnormally high levels of male hormones.
With PCOS, women typically have high levels of androgens. These are sometimes called male hormones, though females also make them.
You should not use Shot - Depo Provera for more than 2 years in a row because you may lose bone density.
One of the risks associated with prolonged use of contraceptive shot is losing bone density. You also may have headaches, weight gain and nervousness.
On which body parts should ORTHO EVRA not be worn?
You can wear ORTHO EVRA on one of 4 areas of the body: upper outer arm, upper torso (front and back, excluding the breasts), abdomen, or buttock. The birth control patch should not be worn on any other areas of the body.
