Ayon,
a
22 years old young lady is now dreaming on her soon becoming
couple
with her would-be young handsome life partner. She also dreams to
be mother of a cute baby daughter . But she had a fear of
but curious about pregnancy periods.
She
saw some among her relatives becoming mother silently
and some of them had to suffer a lot. Now she is observing her
elder sister who is expecting her first child. There are so many
anxiousness, expectations, dreams, advise of doctors and so on -- all are
centering her which creates lots of queries in Ayon's mind about pregnancy.
Let
us try to satisfy Ayon's queries. See what were her
previous queries ?
Most
Often Asked Questions on Pregnancy
What are the
medical tests that are mandatory in pregnancy and what are
optional?
A
blood hierogram, blood count and blood grouping tests are a must. A
urine test is also required,. We advise an Australia Antigen test
to check hepatitis antibodies. The HIV test is optional but most
hospitals prefer to have it done for the safety
of their staff, which is explained to the patients. One
blood sugar test is definitely required and if the reading
is not normal, more will be required at various stages.
Amniocentesis is not mandatory, but if the woman
is older, or has a history of abnormal babies, it is
advised.
My mother has high blood pressure and so do I . Will this make
my pregnancy complicated? How will it affect my baby and me?
If
you have high blood pressure before conceiving, the chances
of superimposed toxemias of pregnancy are higher. You will have
to take a lot of care, undergo several tests, and have
your pregnancy monitored. You may need. a Caesarian section
or your baby may have to be delivered
earlier.
I've never had high blood pressure. Could I still develop it
now? What will the warning signs be? If I've had pre-eclampsia
in my first pregnancy, is it a sure indicator that I will have it
in my next?
You
could develop high blood pressure during pregnancy, even if you
haven't had the problem before . This is called pregnancy- induced
hypertension. You will know this when, during your ante
natal check -up , your blood pressure readings are in the range of
130-80.
If
you have had pre -eclampsia in your first pregnancy, it does
not necessarily mean you will have it in your second pregnancy.
But you are definitely more pre- disposed.
Why does the Rh factor cause problems in a pregnancy and how can
you provided complications ?
Only
about five percent of us are Rh negative. If and Rh-
negative woman has had an Rh- positive baby earlier and was not
given immunization , anti-D antibodies will have formed in
her blood . If these go back to the growing fetus in
the next pregnancy, the baby may be moderately jaundiced, may need
to be delivered prematurely and may need exchange
transfusion. To prevent intra uterine death, the baby has to be
given intra uterine exchange transfusion. Complications
can be prevented by doing a routine blood grouping
for pregnancy and even during cases or abortion,
and by giving the ante. Dejection to an Rh - negative mother
who has just delivered and Rh--positive baby.
Will lovemaking hurt my baby?
Generally,
no, But, if you have had repeated abortions, avoid sex in the
first few months. If you have premature contractions, avoid sex,
and after the seventh and eighth months, certainly avoid it,
as it could initiate labor. That's why in the past, women
used to be sent to their parent's homes after the seventh month or
so. But these days, having a supportive husband around is desirable.
