Monthly Archives: August 2007

Early Pregnancy Symptoms and Pelvic Shape

Posted on August 24, 2007 by john

There are three broad categories of signs of pregnancy – • Presumptive signs are those changes that the woman herself experiences, such as a missed period. It could be argued that some of these signs, like feeling the first movements … Continue reading →

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Probable Signs of Early Pregnancy

Posted on August 23, 2007 by john

This is the examination of the external and internal genitalia. You should empty your bladder before it is carried out, as a full bladder can be mistaken for a pregnant uterus. A full bladder will also make the examination more … Continue reading →

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Fetal Assessment – Invasive Techniques

Posted on August 21, 2007 by john

Invasive techniques for fetal assessment are reserved for pregnancies in which there is a reason to suspect an abnormality. This is because any “invasion” of the uterine cavity carries a risk to the pregnancy or the fetus.Invasive techniques allow direct … Continue reading →

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Ectopic Pregnancy

Posted on August 14, 2007 by john

Fertilized ova are able to implant elsewhere in the reproductive tract. These are ectopic pregnancies. They almost all miscarry early but may cause severe internal bleeding. Rarely, an ectopic pregnancy may carry to the age of viability or even to … Continue reading →