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Heart Palpitations During Pregnancy

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If you notice palpitations during pregnancy, should you be concerned? Palpitations are the sensation that your heart is pounding, thumping too quickly or beating irregularly. People describe this sensation in various ways. Some describe it as a feeling that their heart is “fluttering” or thumping in their chest. If you have palpitations, you may also feel like your heart skips … [Read more...] about Heart Palpitations During Pregnancy

Fertilization Symptoms

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Fertilization Symptoms   Pregnancy brings with it a whole host of symptoms that range from woman to woman. Some are very nauseous in the first trimester while others seemingly have few symptoms at all. This variation in symptoms can be true for early in pregnancy as well. Some women may notice some early pregnancy signs after a sperm fertilizes an egg and the egg … [Read more...] about Fertilization Symptoms

Placental Abruption

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Placental Abruption Definition Placental abruption, or abruptio placentae, is a pregnancy complication in which the placenta peels away from the lining of the uterus prior to delivery. [1] Its severity depends on whether the separation is partial or complete. The abruption hampers the oxygen and nutrient supply to the baby, [2] sometimes causing … [Read more...] about Placental Abruption

Cervical Cerclage

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What is cervical cerclage As your baby grows, he puts more pressure on the uterus, which may sometimes cause the cervix (the lower part of the uterus that leads to the vagina) to start dilating (shortening and opening) days or even weeks before the baby is ready for delivery, a problem often referred to as cervical insufficiency or an incompetent cervix [1]. A cerclage … [Read more...] about Cervical Cerclage