Articles by Dave Markinsson on ArticleSnatch.com

Morning Sickness and Heartburn

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:36:28 -0400

Morning sickness: Either you get it bad or you donâ€™t get it at all. It seems that thereâ€™s no one who falls out in the middle. If you fall into the 30% of women who never get nauseated at all, then consider yourself lucky. If youâ€™re like most women and experience nausea and vomiting, however, then itâ€™s likely that youâ€™ve already begun searching for a remedy. Youâ€™re also exhausted, anxious about becoming a new mom, and extremely excitedâ€”who has room in their emotional repertoire for the angst that accompanies throwing up throughout the day (no, morning sickness does not only occur in the morning). No one really knows why women get morning sickness during their first trimester (and for some throughout their whole pregnancies), but there are some guesses out there, and there are treatments that can help you. The most common hypothesis on the cause of morning sickness is the obvious: hormones. Increased estrogen and hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) increase rapidly and sort of throw the body off-balance. This is why youâ€™re always tired, moody, and why your stomach gets queasy. **End Summary** Topics: acid reflux treatment]]> heartburn]]> morning sickness]]> pregnancy]]> nausea]]> vomiting]]> first trimester]]> heartburn]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Interested in improving your sex life? looking for tips and pointers to make things more interesting in bed? Be sure to check out Fmhweb for tips and advices related to heartburn , prescription drugs and many other things. For more tips and pointers, visit fmhweb.com .

Pregnancy and Acid Reflux

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:33:48 -0400

For most women, pregnancy and heartburn go hand-in-hand. Most women just assume that heartburn is just another one of those random symptoms of pregnancy, but thereâ€™s actually a scientific reason for the increase in acid reflux. Your placenta produces progesterone which relaxes the muscles of the uterus. This hormone serves as a relaxer for other parts of the body as well, including the valve located between the stomach and esophagus. Since itâ€™s more relaxed than usual, it allows acid from the stomach to return back up to the esophagus, causing a burning sensation. Here are some tips that can help you get your acid reflux disease under control: â€¢ Avoid consuming caffeine, spicy foods, tomatoes, citrus fruits, chocolate, fried foods, and fatty foods which will exacerbate heartburn. â€¢ Eat several small meals throughout the day rather than a few large ones. â€¢ Eat slowly and chew your food extremely well before swallowing. â€¢ Drink water in between meals rather than during them. â€¢ Chew gum after a meal. The saliva thatâ€™s produced while chewing helps neutralize acid. â€¢ Sleep propped up in order to keep acids down in your belly, making it harder for them to travel back up. **End Summary** Topics: acid reflux treatment]]> heartburn]]> pregnancy]]> tips]]> sleep]]> progesterone]]> pregnancy]]> acid reflux]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Interested in improving your sex life? looking for tips and pointers to make things more interesting in bed? Be sure to check out Fmhweb for tips and advices related to acid reflux , prescription drugs and many other things. For more tips and pointers, visit fmhweb.com .

How to Relieve Painful Menstrual Cramps

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:07:18 -0400

If you're one of the millions of women who experience painful menstrual cramps every month, then you're probably looking for some sort of pain relief. For some women, the monthly flow is not just a time of annoyance or a passing inconvenience, but is a time of severe pain that they dread from month to month. Here are a few tips that can help you deal with painful menstrual cramps: 1. Drink lots of water and maintain a healthy diet. Pay attention to what you eat and see if there are specific foods that increase cramp severity or reduce the pain. While certain tips, like avoiding chocolate during your period, are mostly myths, these bits of folk advice ring true for many women with cramps. 2. Use a hot water bottle or heating pad on your lower abdomen. Menstrual cramps are caused by the contracting of your uterus, so what you really need is relax the uterus. Since cramps are similar to muscle pain in this way, applying heat, like with sore muscles, will help relax the uterus and ease up the menstrual cramps. 3. Lay on your stomach. **End Summary** Topics: menstrual cramps]]> menstruation]]> pain relief]]> healthy diet]]> diet]]> painful menstrual cramps]]> lower abdomen]]> celebrex]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Interested in improving your sex life? looking for tips and pointers to make things more interesting in bed? Be sure to check out Fmhweb for tips and advices related to painkillers , prescription drugs and many other things. For more tips and pointers, visit fmhweb.com .

The Effects of Smoking on Fertility

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:05:21 -0400

Many people are aware that smoking can affect a baby's health. But less people know that smoking can also affect both male and female fertility. If you are trying for a baby, and quit smoking, it can seriously enhance your chances of getting pregnant. According to a report by the British Medical Association (BMA), women have a 40% lower chance of getting pregnant if they smoke. Smoking has also been found to be the cause of 120,000 cases of male impotence in men aged 30 to 50 every year. So what is the reason for the serious effect that smoking seems to have on fertility? Well, there are a few. Smoking may affect the release of the hormone estrogen, which plays an important role in regulating the menstrual cycle and in fetal development. There have been studies which suggest that smoking can reduce the amount of estrogen produced by the body. Smoking can also lead to dryness of the vagina. Some studies suggest that smoking leads to the destruction of eggs while they are in the ovaries, which can result in a lower egg count. Smoking can affect the fallopian tubes, and even lead to diseases. **End Summary** Topics: fertility drugs]]> infertility]]> smoking]]> male fertility]]> quit smoking]]> estrogen]]> impotence]]> egg count]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Interested in improving your sex life? looking for tips and pointers to make things more interesting in bed? Be sure to check out Fmhweb for tips and advices related to quitting smoking , prescription drugs and many other things. For more tips and pointers, visit fmhweb.com .

Your Fertility Window of Opportunity: Tracking Your BBT and Cervical Mucus

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:04:03 -0400

While it's true that you can get pregnant any day of your menstrual cycle, there are certain days that are much more likely than others. If you are trying to conceive, it's important that you pay close attention to your menstrual cycle so you can make love at the optimal time. You're most likely to conceive anywhere from about five days before ovulation until the day that you ovulate. Again, ovulation can happen anytime, but for most women, this occurs on the fourteenth day of a normal 28-day cycle, that is 14 days after the first day of your period. That means that your most fertile period are days 9-14 of your cycle. So how do you know when you're ovulating? The best thing to do is to chart your basal body temperature (BBT) when you first wake up, at the same time every day, before you do anything else. You use a special basal thermometer, which shows very, very slight temperature changes. Chart your levels to learn the best time to try for a baby. Before ovulation, your BBT is about 97.2-97.7 degrees. **End Summary** Topics: bbt]]> fertility]]> ovulation]]> cervical mucus]]> fertility window]]> cervical fluid]]> light spotting]]> menstrual cycle]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Looking for tips and pointers to make things more interesting in bed? Be sure to check out Fmhweb for tips and advices related to vaginal yeast infection treatment , prescription drugs and many other things. For more tips and pointers, visit fmhweb.com .

Q&A On Ovulation and Fertility

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:02:05 -0400

How many times can I ovulate in one month? How many chances do I have to get pregnant per month? You can only ovulate once per month, which means you've only got one chance to get pregnant each month. Because, however, we don't know exactly when ovulation ("your chance" occurs, it's good to have sex a number of times leading up to your projected ovulation date. Can I get pregnant while I have my period? It's unlikely, but not impossible. Most women don't ovulate until day 14 of their menstrual cycle (usually 6-10 days after their period ends). If you have a long period (more than six days of bleeding) or a short menstrual cycle (less than three weeks in between periods), though, it's possible that your fertile time (starting at five days before ovulation), is very close to the end of your period. How do I know when I'm ovulating? If you've been charting your basal body temperature or paying attention to cervical fluid, than noting the proper change could indicate that you're ovulating. Otherwise, if you have a normal 28-day cycle, the best way to know is just to count. **End Summary** Topics: pregnancy test]]> ovulation]]> fertility]]> pregnancy]]> get pregnant]]> period]]> menstrual cycle]]> quit smoking]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Interested in improving your sex life? looking for tips and pointers to make things more interesting in bed? Be sure to check out Fmhweb for tips and advices related to quitting smoking , prescription drugs and many other things. For more tips and pointers, visit fmhweb.com .

Six Popular Misconceptions about Conception

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:00:37 -0400

* You can't get pregnant while you have your period. FALSE-It's highly unlikely that you will, but it is completely possible! If you plan on having sex and don't want to get pregnant, use protection EVERY time you make love! * If you want to get pregnant, you should lie on your back during sex (missionary style) and remain on your back after intercourse is over. FALSE-Couples can conceive from any sexual position and you do not need to stay on your back when you're done. There are millions of sperm during a single ejaculation, some will stay up there even if you get up quickly. * You can't get pregnant the first time you have sex. FALSE-and not only false, but the younger you are the most fertile you are and the MORE likely you are to get pregnant, whether it's your first, tenth, or millionth time. * Pulling out is a valid form of birth control-FALSE-Not only can STDs pass from one partner to another pre-ejaculation, but a woman can get pregnant if even the smallest amount of pre-cum goes into her vagina. * If you're using birth control, you won't get pregnant. **End Summary** Topics: birth control]]> conception]]> fertility]]> getting pregnant]]> morning after pill]]> pregnancy]]> popular misconceptions]]> misconceptions]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Interested in improving your sex life? looking for tips and pointers to make things more interesting in bed? Be sure to check out Fmhweb for tips and advices related to birth control pills , prescription drugs and many other things. For more tips and pointers, visit fmhweb.com .