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When Will I Get My First Period After Pregnancy

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When will i get my first period after pregnancy is the question often asked by our loyal reader. The experience of  first period after pregnancy  is not the same in every woman.Some women will have their first period four to six weeks after delivery, while other women will have their  first period  four to six months after delivery. There are a number of factors that affect the return of the ovulation cycle. Your understanding of these factors will help you deal with your  first period after pregnancy . Breastfeeding And Periods Every woman who is breastfeeding or is going to breastfeed her child must understand that breastfeeding is going to affect her ovulation cycle. Some women who are breastfeeding will not experience any period while they are nursing their child. On the other hand, some women will start bleeding after four to six months of delivering. Breastfeeding can cause irregular periods in nursing mothers. When your body is producing milk, your...

The Menstrual Cup

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Menstrual Cups are small cups that are worn inside the vagina that "catch" the menstrual fluids during menstruation. There are several brands of Menstrual Cups that are made from various materials. Instead of changing a tampon every several hours, women using Menstrual Cups simply removes the menstrual cup from their vagina by the tip, and pull it out. The best time to do this is when going to the bathroom and sitting on the toilet where she can simply empty the menstrual fluids collected in her menstrual cup, right into the toilet. She may have a spare menstrual cup in her purse, or, she can simply place some toilet paper in her panties – walk over to the sink, and wash out the menstrual cup, and return to the stall, replacing the toilet paper by re-inserting the clean menstrual cup back into the vagina. Menstrual Cups can last up to 10 years or longer. They come in 2 sizes – before vaginal childbirth size – and after vaginal childbirth size.

8 Weeks Pregnant

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Eight weeks pregnant also gives an exciting moment, especially for first time mothers. The baby is not the only one going through major changes but also your uterus will continue to expand.  Eight weeks pregnant will be many changes in your breasts too (getting enlarged), so wearing maternity bras will get proper support and you will feel comfortable in them from the sore breasts.  Due to so many changes within your body, it is also normal to get abdominal cramps. But in case the pain is unbearable then do consult your offline doctor. 8 weeks pregnant Babys condition at 8 weeks pregnant: All major organs and body parts are in place. The spinal column is now flexible and moveable. Your babys heart is beating with a regular rhythm. Arms and legs grow and finger and toe buds appear. The teeth have started forming under your babys gums. Eyelids have formed and the eyes move forward to the face. The genitals have appeared and are now either testes or ...

Pregnancy Back Pain

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Things You Should Know About Pregnancy Back Pain Pregnancy is never easy – even though some women seem to breeze right through without complications like Pregnancy Back Pain. For many women, however, this is something that happens and must be endured. That does not mean that the pain has to remain and that there is not something that can be done about it. There is typical pregnancy pain in the back and hips, and then there is excessive pain that can mean something else is wrong. Your obstetrician may tell you it is just a part of pregnancy, but if you can not walk, something else can be wrong. You may have to take matters into your own hands. Many doctors assume a woman is having natural and common  pregnancy back pain . Many woman are not ready for it, so they will ask if anything can be done. When a baby gains weight, it throws off the center of gravity and the heavy uterus pulls on the lower back. When this happens, the spine will curve in and cause discomfort. T...