LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
May 26, 2023
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.
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.
As long as a woman ingests the necessary amount of calories per day, the types of nutrients ingested do not affect the likelihood of getting pregnant.
An eight-year study of more than 18,000 women, found eating lots of easily digestible carbs increases the odds of ovulatory infertility, while choosing slowly digestible carbs that are rich in fiber can improve fertility.
Which two vitamins are important for sperm function and male fertility?
Low levels of vitamin C and zinc can cause sperm to clump together, so keep your numbers up.
Physical or emotional stress can cause a woman to stop having periods and thus cause infertility.
Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) relates to excessive physical or emotional stress that results in amenorrhea (absent periods).
If you are already pregnant, you may stop the pregnancy by using emergency contraception.
Emergency birth control is used to help keep a woman from getting pregnant after she has had sex without using birth control or if the birth control method failed. If you are already pregnant, emergency contraception will not work.
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