LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Apr 27, 2025
Both a pregnant woman’s heart and feet will grow in size throughout the pregnancy.
A pregnant woman will most definitely notice their swollen feet, but their hearts will also enlarge in size during a pregnancy.
The first period following a miscarriage will always be early.
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.
Obese women have a higher possibility of experiencing a miscarriage.
A study published out of Newcastle University has found that obese women have a greater chance of miscarrying. The study focussed on 41,000 pregnancies which were monitored out of five British hospitals, and found that out of this studied group, obese women were around 50 percent more at risk of experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant morality when compared to women who had more healthy BMIs.
Frequent urination during pregnancy is due to an increase in urine and an increase in size of the bladder.
As your pregnancy progresses and your baby grows, your body will produce more urine but your bladder will shrink. Even when your bladder is empty, the pressure on it can make it feel full.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a risk for women taking injectable fertility drugs.
Use of injectable fertility drugs to induce ovulation can cause OHSS, in which your ovaries become swollen and painful.
What contraception is available without a prescription?
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Progestin-only emergency contraception
In the U.S., progestin-only EC is available on the shelf without age restrictions to women and men.