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The clinical definition of infertility is the inability to achieve a successful pregnancy after one year of well-timed, unprotected intercourse. This doesn’t mean that you cannot conceive, but you may benefit from medical assistance.
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Angola: Over 100 Families Seek Family Planning
At least 169 families joined the family planning programme in December, 2008, at maternal and infantile centre of northern Uige province, informed Tuesday the institution's chief, Rosa Laurindo António.
Uganda: Tetanus- Immunising Pregnant Women, Hygiene Will Save the Babies
AFTER years of waiting, Jane was blessed with a healthy baby boy.
South Africa: Refugee Moms to Receive Formula
Hundreds of refugee mothers across the Cape Flats may be off to a better start in the new year as they are set to receive milk formula for their babies.
Nigeria: Lagos Honours New Year Babies
New Year babies born in Lagos were showered with gifts by Abimbola, the wife of Governor Babatunde Fashola, who visited hospitals and urged the mothers to exclusively breast feed for six months to ensure their survival.
Nigeria: New Year - Seven Babies Born in Lagos
As Nigerians join the rest of the world in ushering in the New Year on yesterday, at least seven new babies were born at four public hospitals in Lagos State, with the first arriving at about 12.01 am at Ayinke House, Lagos State university Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja while the set of twins were born at Island Maternity Hospitals, Lagos Island and another at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) at exactly 1:30 am.
Nigeria: Governor's Wife Presents Gifts to Eight New Year Babies
The Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs Abimbola Fashola, yesterday presented gifts to eight babies delivered on New year in Lagos.
Zimbabwe: Boost for Maternity Clinics
THE United Nations Population Fund says it has delivered emergency reproductive kits, medicine and surgical supplies to maternity care units in central hospitals in the country enough to benefit an estimated 900 000 mothers for at least three months.
Uganda: Enact Law on Surrogate Mothers
In-vitro fertilisation, popularly known as the process for getting test tube babies, has become a reality in Uganda.
Uganda: First Test Tube Baby is Four Years Old
UGANDA'S first test tube baby celebrated her fourth birthday on October 2, 2008.
Zimbabwe: Chitungwiza Hospital Records 58 Births
CHITUNGWIZA Central Hospital has recorded 58 normal births so far this festive season with 10 having been born on Christmas Day.
Uganda: Christmas Abortion - Doctor Held
Police are holding a doctor working with Kansanga life care Health clinic, Guy Kintu for abeting abortion.
Nigeria: Ajabor Wants Law On Regulation of IVF Delivery
A gynaecologist and obstetrician, Prof Linus Ajabor, has canvassed the enactment of a law by the National Assembly to regulate ethical services in the In-vitro Fertilization delivery in the country.
Nigeria: Experts Call for Increased Attention Towards Prevention of Infertility
Irked by the growing number of infertility in the country and the fact that about 25 percent of couples in then developing countries are infertile, medical experts have called for more focus on prevention of infertility than cure.
Nigeria: Nkanu East Flags Off Free Maternal Care Programme
The free maternal and child healthcare embarked on by Enugu State government has been flagged off at Nkanu East Local Government Area.In his speech on the occasion, the council chairman, Ani Ejikeme, noted that what was happening was as a result of a careful, conscious and deliberate planned partnership between the state and his local government.
Uganda: Abortion is Inhuman Whatever the Reason
I read with disappointment the article titled: "Kadaga Backs Abortion After Rape", The New Vision, December 9. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament was responding to women lawyers who said abortion should be legalised as demanded by the Maputo Protocol.
Nigeria: Pregnant Widows Get Free Ante-Natal Kits in Akwa Ibom
Free ante-natal kits worth thousands of naira have been donated to 93 expectant widows who lost their breadwinners while they were pregnant.
Rwanda: 27 Percent Aware of Family Planning - Officials
Some twenty-seven per cent of people that require family planning are using different methods to control births, officials from the ministry of health said on Sunday.
Nigeria: NHIS Seeks Intl Community's Cooperation On Maternal, Child Health
Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr Mohammed Dogo, in Bayelsa recently for the flag-off of a special health Insurance coverage for pregnant women and children in parts of the state, appealed for cooperation from the international community on the country's moves to facilitate access to good health care for pregnant women and young children.
Uganda: Kawempe Health Centre Gets Maternity Equipment
THE Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA) Uganda Ltd has donated delivery beds worth sh10m to Kawempe health centre.
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Troubles In The Post Pregnancy Life
By Apurvashree
When you are pregnant, it is natural to have a lot of questions and speculations about your pregnancy, your health, your baby’s health, and the delivery. While it is true that women do experience difficulties and pregnancy complications while delivering baby, as it is very painful, but some women get so traumatized by the whole process that it sometimes prove to be life threatening.
Post Pregnancy Response
Trauma out of delivering baby can have adverse affects on the mother as well as the child. It is very important for the new mother to be mentally and physically fit, as now she has another life dependent on her, to be taken care of. This particular condition in a woman is called Post Pregnancy Response or PTR. There can be a number of factors responsible for PTR, which results in mental as well as physical ailments and thereby resulting in less bonding between the mother and child and in some extreme cases, unsuccessful marriage.
Identifying PTR
Diagnosing PTR is very difficult, as the symptoms of it are more or less similar to those of post traumatic stress disorder, like nightmares, depression, and anxiety and in some cases, mayhem sexual relationships. Therefore, in order to identify PTR in a woman, the doctor is required to ask the right questions, as otherwise, it might be confused with posttraumatic stress disorder, which might have adverse outcomes. The general questions that a doctor must ask a woman who might be suffering from PTR are:
Do you feel insecure or has the insecurity level risen post pregnancy?
Do you avoid discussing topics like childbirth?
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Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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The Pros and Cons of In-Vitro Fertilization
Modern science and medicine has made it possible for many women to conceive that otherwise would be unable to bear children. If you are considering anything other than a natural pregnancy, explore the pros and cons of in-vitro fertilization first.
Pregnancy and Morning Sickness
Informative article about morning sickness which occurs during early stages of pregnancy with few handy home treatments.
Are Prenatal Vitamins Really Necessary?
One of the first things that happens when a woman visits a doctor either in a visit to discuss becoming pregnant.
Pregnancy And What To Expect
There are no two pregnancies that are alike so, while it is difficult to say exactly how each will progress, there are certain factors that are common among all women going through pregnancy. Quite often, early symptoms of pregnancy will appear and prompt the soon-to-be mom to purchase a home pregnancy test.
Baby Acne - The Whole Truth
Baby acne is commonly the mother's hormones passed to the baby in the placenta during pregnancy, but won't appear until 3 to 4 weeks afterwards. The hormones trigger the baby's oil producing glands, leading to the development of acne. It could also be the result of taking certain medications.
How Harmful is Multiple Pregnancy?
Older women are more likely to have a multiple pregnancy. There is an increased ovulation of multiple eggs in older women and this can lead to a higher chance of the woman having a twin pregnancy.
How To Deal With Nausea During Pregnancy
Nausea during pregnancy is common problem that expectant mothers face. Most pregnant women will experience nausea during the first trimester, but some women have problems with nausea throughout their entire pregnancy.
Coping With Pregnancy Morning Sickness
Pregnancy morning sickness for some women isn't just morning sickness, but it is morning, noon, and night sickness. You are sick all the time, and all you want to do is crawl back into bed.
Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation
President Ronald Reagan writes a brief essay on abortion.
Take Pride In Your Maternity Swimwear
If you're pregnant, first of all, congratulations! You are probably wondering whether or not you'll be able to still do most of the things you enjoyed before you got pregnant. The answer is, of course, yes in most cases.
Anxiety and Pregnancy
This article provides information about anxiety during pregnancy and also gives the factors that may lead to rigorous stress during pregnancy. Here you can learn how to deal with the situation in a better way while pregnancy.
Understanding The Chinese Pregancy Calendars
A comprehensive article discussing the Chinese Pregnancy Calendar - Learn the fundamentals and how to read a Chinese Pregnancy Calendar.
Thoughts on Asthma Medication and Pregnancy
This article gives the views on complications between pregnancy and asthma medication.
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The Truth about Child Birth and Labor
Are you pregnant with your first baby and wondering what really happens during labor? Suzanne Doyle-Ingram writes about natural childbirth, midwives versus doctors and the dangers of epidurals.
What Would I Do Without My Doula?
A firsthand account of how the author's doula helped her have the perfect natural childbirth she dreamed of.
shock response increased in you, post childbirth?
Do you experience symptoms like nightmares, depression, and anxiety?
If the answer to even one of the questions above is “yes”, then there are chances that you are suffering from Post Pregnancy Response (PTR).
It is not unusual to have this problem, and it can result from a number of factors, like changed hormones, or sudden increase in the thyroid level post pregnancy. However, it should not be taken lightly. If you encounter any of the symptoms mentioned above, you should immediately consult a professional for help. Sometimes, talk therapy works wonder in the treatment of PTR. If you feel the need, you can also consult a psychiatrist as PTR is more of mental rather than physical problem and a psychiatrist can help in getting you out of this situation.
Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase of a woman’s life. Therefore, it should be enjoyed to the fullest. Have a happy pregnancy!By: Apurvashree Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Post pregnancy period can bring about pregnancy complications in post pregnancy response. You should have a happy pregnancy and post childbirth there should be no stress or depression. If there is consult a psychiatrist. For more information please visit pregnancy.
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