Am I Pregnant?

Executive summary about pregnant by Maria Gonzalez

Am I pregnant? This is often one of the most important questions a women can ask. If you suspect you are pregnant, getting good prenatal care early is very important, so finding out as soon as possible is vital.

Am I pregnant? Have you missed a period? Are you bloated? Are your breasts tender? These may be early symptoms of pregnancy. Have you spotted, but never gotten your period? Do things smell and taste differently? Are you tired?

If you can answer yes to at least one or two of these questions, you may be pregnant. However, some women never suspect that they have conceived. As soon as your period is late, you can perform an at-home pregnancy test inexpensively and privately. These tests can be found at your local discount or drug store. The at-home tests claim 99% accuracy, and false positives are rare, so if you test positive you are most likely pregnant.

Since these tests measure the level of pregnancy hormone (HCG) in your urine, it's important to follow the instructions carefully and repeat a negative test a few days to a week later just to be sure. Sometimes hormone levels don't rise high enough to be detected right away.

Am I pregnant? If you suspect you are pregnant, refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol and using illegal drugs until you are sure. These substances are harmful to a developing baby. Stay away from x-rays and try to eat healthy until your pregnancy is confirmed.

Help ! I am Pregnant and an Addict
Executive summary about pregnant by Patty Hone

Most pregnant moms know or have read that using drugs or alcohol can cause numerous problems for their unborn baby. But there are many reasons women avoid treatment.

Risks of using drugs and alcohol during pregnancy:
Smoking:
Babies are more likely to be born preterm and with low birth weight.

Alcohol:
Can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Babies born with FAS may have symptoms of alcohol withdrawal shortly after birth. Children with FAS may have growth problems, diminished mental capacity, and emotional problems.

Marijuana:
Can cause preterm birth, low birth weight and some studies say it can cause attention problems in children.

Babies born to cocaine users often go through withdrawal symptoms after birth. Children of cocaine addicted mothers may have emotional problems, short attention span, and learning disabilities.

Babies of heroin addicted moms may have breathing difficulties, hypoglycemia, and intracranial hemorrhage.

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