Saturday, January 30, 2010
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Birth Control, The ways And Means Of Accomplishing!
Birth control pills usually prevent pregnancy, but sometimes they cause an abortion. Birth control, otherwise known as contraception, is used to prevent pregnancy. Birth control practice of contraception for the purpose of limiting reproduction.
Like regular birth control pills, there are two kinds of EBC pills: those that contain a combination of the drugs estrogen and progestin, and those that contain progestin only.
If you are sexually active, be sure to ask your doctor which regular method of birth control is right for you. Subjects include everything you ever wanted to know about condoms, contraception myths and realities and emergency birth control options.
References in periodicals archive and assess trends in the extent to which adolescent men and women received instruction about one or both of two key topics, abstinence and birth control methods, as well as the proportion of adolescents receiving instruction in neither topic.
The term "birth control" is easily identified in historical writings as a term that was first coined by Margaret Sanger. A woman does not become pregnant immediately after having unprotected sex. After having sex, the biological process of becoming pregnant can take several days.
When taken within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, it is up to 95 percent effective. EBC pills are commonly known as 'The Morning After' pill, but this term is misleading because EBC pills can be taken up to 3 days after having unprotected sex.
Contraception choices can affect the long-term sexual health and fertility of both women and men. Contraception, or birth control, is a very personal issue.
The lowest reported percent is based on United States women who use no contraception even though they do not wish to become pregnant. Most contraceptive devices will not protect a person from sexually transmitted infections (STI), so in order to prevent the transmission STI, including HIV, the use of a condom with another method of contraception is recommended.
Although this is not considered a "routine" method of contraception, a woman might need to use EC after having sex when the condom broke, when no birth control was used at all, or if she was forced to have sex without contraception.
Nursing mothers can use progestin-only methods for avoiding pregnancy. However, mind you, there is a debate between doctors on the use of progestin-only methods.
If you are doubtful, forget hormonal methods and opt for other ways of birth control such as barrier methods, or simply do not have sex for some time.
If you're not ready to be a parent, there are many contraceptive methods available to help you avoid pregnancy.
Effectiveness: Some methods of birth control are less than 50% effective; others are over 99% effective. If you are having sex regularly, regular birth control pills are the safest, most comfortable, most effective, and least expensive method of preventing unwanted pregnancy.
If an unplanned pregnancy would seriously impact your plans for the future, choose a birth control method that is highly effective. If taken carefully every day or at the same time every day, birth control pills are over 99% effective.
Birth control methods work the same for people of any age, although some methods are not recommended for sexually active teenagers or women over 35 who smoke.
In the past, doctors simply prescribed regular birth control pills in high doses as emergency birth control, and this practice continues today.
In conclusion EBC pills contain exactly the same drugs as regular birth control pills, only in higher doses, and work in exactly the same way. If you are doubtful, forget hormonal methods and opt for other ways of birth control such as barrier methods, or simply do not have sex for some time.
If you see a physician or any health-care provider for any reason, be sure to mention that you are on birth control pills. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if a given medication is known to interfere with birth control pill effectiveness.
Like regular birth control pills, there are two kinds of EBC pills: those that contain a combination of the drugs estrogen and progestin, and those that contain progestin only.
If you are sexually active, be sure to ask your doctor which regular method of birth control is right for you. Subjects include everything you ever wanted to know about condoms, contraception myths and realities and emergency birth control options.
References in periodicals archive and assess trends in the extent to which adolescent men and women received instruction about one or both of two key topics, abstinence and birth control methods, as well as the proportion of adolescents receiving instruction in neither topic.
The term "birth control" is easily identified in historical writings as a term that was first coined by Margaret Sanger. A woman does not become pregnant immediately after having unprotected sex. After having sex, the biological process of becoming pregnant can take several days.
When taken within 24 hours of having unprotected sex, it is up to 95 percent effective. EBC pills are commonly known as 'The Morning After' pill, but this term is misleading because EBC pills can be taken up to 3 days after having unprotected sex.
Contraception choices can affect the long-term sexual health and fertility of both women and men. Contraception, or birth control, is a very personal issue.
The lowest reported percent is based on United States women who use no contraception even though they do not wish to become pregnant. Most contraceptive devices will not protect a person from sexually transmitted infections (STI), so in order to prevent the transmission STI, including HIV, the use of a condom with another method of contraception is recommended.
Although this is not considered a "routine" method of contraception, a woman might need to use EC after having sex when the condom broke, when no birth control was used at all, or if she was forced to have sex without contraception.
Nursing mothers can use progestin-only methods for avoiding pregnancy. However, mind you, there is a debate between doctors on the use of progestin-only methods.
If you are doubtful, forget hormonal methods and opt for other ways of birth control such as barrier methods, or simply do not have sex for some time.
If you're not ready to be a parent, there are many contraceptive methods available to help you avoid pregnancy.
Effectiveness: Some methods of birth control are less than 50% effective; others are over 99% effective. If you are having sex regularly, regular birth control pills are the safest, most comfortable, most effective, and least expensive method of preventing unwanted pregnancy.
If an unplanned pregnancy would seriously impact your plans for the future, choose a birth control method that is highly effective. If taken carefully every day or at the same time every day, birth control pills are over 99% effective.
Birth control methods work the same for people of any age, although some methods are not recommended for sexually active teenagers or women over 35 who smoke.
In the past, doctors simply prescribed regular birth control pills in high doses as emergency birth control, and this practice continues today.
In conclusion EBC pills contain exactly the same drugs as regular birth control pills, only in higher doses, and work in exactly the same way. If you are doubtful, forget hormonal methods and opt for other ways of birth control such as barrier methods, or simply do not have sex for some time.
If you see a physician or any health-care provider for any reason, be sure to mention that you are on birth control pills. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if a given medication is known to interfere with birth control pill effectiveness.
Information about the Author:
Jim Woodall, has 49plus years business exp. Visit his Birth Control website, has much good info, also videos and news feeds at: jwoodl.com/birth-control
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Monday, January 25, 2010
What About It? Will Your Pregnancy Nutrition Make Baby Healthy?
Eating the right mix of the right foods. Pregnancy Nutrition Myths If your tummy is growing, then you are probably the recipient of unsolicited advice on everything from what not to do, to what not to eat.
The basics of sound nutrition are the basics of pregnancy nutrition. As many of you know, or should know, folic acid when taken prior to and during the early stages of pregnancy helps to reduce the risk of neural tube. Your health and your little ones health depend heavily on getting the right pregnancy nutrition.
Here's a look at the role calcium plays in pregnancy nutrition. You remember how ill your best friend was in the early stages of her Pregnancy. Nutrition matters fly right out of your head at this rather dire thought.
Anyone can learn what they need to know about pregnancy nutrition with a little time and effort, and it is not nearly as difficult as it sounds when your OB/GYN starts going down the list.
The first step to conquering pregnancy nutrition is understanding what you are eating, how much you should at, why you are eating it and how it will help your baby.
Expecting moms are often motivated to improve pregnancy nutrition by wanting to do the right thing for their developing babies. The next nine months are going to be an exciting time for you and your baby.
You need to make sure that you are eating all the right things for you and to make you sure you have a thriving healthy baby. You are going to have a human life grow inside of you and feel them move as they get bigger.
Your baby is going to go from a single sperm and egg into pounds of adorable flesh that you can't help but kiss over and over again. It truly is a miracle. In order to help this miracle along, it is essential for you to eat as good as you can through out most of your pregnancy.
Nutrition in the first days and weeks are a major reason the mothers nutrition before pregnancy is so important is that it determines whether her uterus will be able to support the growth of a healthy placenta during the first month of gestation.
Never in a your life is nutrition so important as when you are pregnant and nursing. As your baby continues to change and grow, so do your nutritional needs.
By taking just one small, easy-to-swallow capsule each day, you can take the guesswork out of nutrition and rest assured that you and your baby are receiving the proper nutrition you both need.
To gain the appropriate amount of weight and ensure good nutrition for you and your growing baby, most women should eat when you are hungry, eat small portions, choose healthful snacks like vegetables and such.
The first three months might be a little difficult to eat balanced meals when you are dealing with food aversions and morning sickness.
If you are one of the rare lucky ones whose stomach doesn't so much as move during your first trimester, then you can take full advantage of eating healthy right out of the gate.
Making sure you eat balanced nutritious meals is laying down the foundation for your baby. A diet of junk food is not going to help your baby with bone development and organ formation.
Potato chips will not help with brain development. Your baby and your body need calcium and vitamins to achieve all of this.
Vitamin A helps the development of a childs bones and teeth, as well as their heart, ears, eyes and immune system (the body system that fights infection).
Vitamin B6 can be found in fortified cereals, as well as bananas, baked potatoes, watermelon, chick peas and chicken breast. Vitamin B12 works hand in hand with folic acid to help both Mom and baby produce healthy red blood cells, and it helps develop the fetal brain and nervous system.
Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits, raspberries, bell peppers, green beans, strawberries, papaya, potatoes, broccoli and tomatoes, as well as in many cough drops and other supplements.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, leading to healthy bones for both mother and baby.
Vitamin E helps a baby body to form and use its muscles and red blood cells. Sufficient intake of vitamins and minerals is crucial for Baby development during the entire 40 weeks. To support this amazing growth you need more nutrients You will need more calories, more protein, and more vitamins.
Rules of thumb for pregnancy nutrition maximize every bite. You have other things to consider now, Pregnancy Nutrition and what you can possibly prepare for dinner to celebrate such a special occasion.
Your next call naturally enough is to your mother who has been through all this twice before and can help to guide you through the murky waters which the whole Pregnancy Nutrition question put into your head.
The basics of sound nutrition are the basics of pregnancy nutrition. As many of you know, or should know, folic acid when taken prior to and during the early stages of pregnancy helps to reduce the risk of neural tube. Your health and your little ones health depend heavily on getting the right pregnancy nutrition.
Here's a look at the role calcium plays in pregnancy nutrition. You remember how ill your best friend was in the early stages of her Pregnancy. Nutrition matters fly right out of your head at this rather dire thought.
Anyone can learn what they need to know about pregnancy nutrition with a little time and effort, and it is not nearly as difficult as it sounds when your OB/GYN starts going down the list.
The first step to conquering pregnancy nutrition is understanding what you are eating, how much you should at, why you are eating it and how it will help your baby.
Expecting moms are often motivated to improve pregnancy nutrition by wanting to do the right thing for their developing babies. The next nine months are going to be an exciting time for you and your baby.
You need to make sure that you are eating all the right things for you and to make you sure you have a thriving healthy baby. You are going to have a human life grow inside of you and feel them move as they get bigger.
Your baby is going to go from a single sperm and egg into pounds of adorable flesh that you can't help but kiss over and over again. It truly is a miracle. In order to help this miracle along, it is essential for you to eat as good as you can through out most of your pregnancy.
Nutrition in the first days and weeks are a major reason the mothers nutrition before pregnancy is so important is that it determines whether her uterus will be able to support the growth of a healthy placenta during the first month of gestation.
Never in a your life is nutrition so important as when you are pregnant and nursing. As your baby continues to change and grow, so do your nutritional needs.
By taking just one small, easy-to-swallow capsule each day, you can take the guesswork out of nutrition and rest assured that you and your baby are receiving the proper nutrition you both need.
To gain the appropriate amount of weight and ensure good nutrition for you and your growing baby, most women should eat when you are hungry, eat small portions, choose healthful snacks like vegetables and such.
The first three months might be a little difficult to eat balanced meals when you are dealing with food aversions and morning sickness.
If you are one of the rare lucky ones whose stomach doesn't so much as move during your first trimester, then you can take full advantage of eating healthy right out of the gate.
Making sure you eat balanced nutritious meals is laying down the foundation for your baby. A diet of junk food is not going to help your baby with bone development and organ formation.
Potato chips will not help with brain development. Your baby and your body need calcium and vitamins to achieve all of this.
Vitamin A helps the development of a childs bones and teeth, as well as their heart, ears, eyes and immune system (the body system that fights infection).
Vitamin B6 can be found in fortified cereals, as well as bananas, baked potatoes, watermelon, chick peas and chicken breast. Vitamin B12 works hand in hand with folic acid to help both Mom and baby produce healthy red blood cells, and it helps develop the fetal brain and nervous system.
Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits, raspberries, bell peppers, green beans, strawberries, papaya, potatoes, broccoli and tomatoes, as well as in many cough drops and other supplements.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, leading to healthy bones for both mother and baby.
Vitamin E helps a baby body to form and use its muscles and red blood cells. Sufficient intake of vitamins and minerals is crucial for Baby development during the entire 40 weeks. To support this amazing growth you need more nutrients You will need more calories, more protein, and more vitamins.
Rules of thumb for pregnancy nutrition maximize every bite. You have other things to consider now, Pregnancy Nutrition and what you can possibly prepare for dinner to celebrate such a special occasion.
Your next call naturally enough is to your mother who has been through all this twice before and can help to guide you through the murky waters which the whole Pregnancy Nutrition question put into your head.
Information about the Author:
Jim Woodall, has 49plus years business exp, and does internet mkgt.Visit the Pregnancy Nutrition website, study the news feeds read more articles ,watch the Videos at: jwoodl.com/pregnancy-nutrition Get 3 free mktg eBooks at: freegiveaways.jwoodl.com/index.html
Friday, January 22, 2010
A Woman's Healthy Reproductive System-Sex Education
Your reproductive system is extremely sensitive and without a healthy reproductive system, it can be very difficult to get pregnant. Many women suffer from infertility. Seeing a physician and having regular pap smears and breast exams are important steps in keeping your reproductive system healthy.
The slightest hormonal imbalance can disrupt the reproductive system which is why it is so important to take care of it. Some factors that can seriously impair your reproductive health include: endometriosis, PCOS , pelvic prolapse, pelvic inflammatory disease, and cervical cancer.
The organs of the reproductive system are:
Uterus- Also called the womb, the uterus is a hollow, pear shaped organ with a muscular wall and a lining. The uterus expands many times in size during pregnancy to hold the growing fetus.
Fallopian Tubes- These thin, soft tubes extend from the uterus to the ovaries. During ovulation, an ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube next to it.
Ovaries-- The ovaries are located in the left and right lower abdomen. Ovaries produce eggs as well as hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
Cervix-- The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina. During labor, the cervix dilates (expands) to about 4 inches (10 centimeters) in diameter.
Vagina-- This tube-like organ connects the uterus to the outside of the body. The birth of a baby follows it's path.
Hymen-- The hymen (also called maidenhead) is a fold of mucous membrane which surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening. It forms part of the vulva, or external genitalia.
Menstruation, or "period," is the term given to a woman's periodic discharge of blood, tissue, fluid and mucus from the reproductive organs of sexually mature females. The flow usually lasts from 3 - 6 days each month and is caused by a sudden reduction in the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
When girls begin to go through puberty (usually starting between the ages of 8 and 13), their bodies and minds change in many ways. The hormones bodies stimulate new physical development, such as growth and breast development. Roughly 2 years after a girl's breasts begin to develop, she usually gets her first menstrual period.
A woman is fertile only for a few days during each menstrual cycle and once ovulation has occurred, there is only a 24 hour period in which fertilization can take place. The reproductive process begins with the ovary releasing an egg and setting it off on it's journey down the fallopian tube towards the uterus. In the fallopian tube, it begins to produce an enzyme that helps attract the sperm from the males ejaculation.
A man releases millions of sperm when he ejaculates but only a few hundred will be able to make it all the way from the cervix up into the uterus and then into the correct fallopian tube. Once there, only one sperm will then be able to make its way through the eggs tough coating to fertilize the egg.
After fertilization, the egg continues into the uterus where it implants itself into the endometrial lining and officially becomes an embryo.
A missed menstrual period is most often the first sign of pregnancy, but typically, additional symptoms and signs are experienced in the early stages of pregnancy. These include:
-Breast swelling, tenderness, and pain
-Nausea and vomiting
-Fatigue and tiredness
-Abdominal boating
-Frequent urination
-Elevated basal body temperature
-Changes in nipple color
-Melasma (darkening of the skin)
-Mood swings and stress
Sometimes a woman who is pregnant may still experience some bleeding or spotting around the time of the expected period. This small amount of bleeding commonly that occurs at the time of the expected menstrual period may be implantation bleeding. This occurs when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. It's important to remember that not all women will experience all of these symptoms or have the symptoms to the same degree.
An at home pregnancy can tell whether or not there is a pregnancy as early as the first day of the missed period, which is about two weeks after conception. You should schedule a doctors appointment and get a check up and pregnancy test as soon as possible if you think you might be pregnant.
Pregnancy tests are based upon measurement of the hormone which is only present in a woman when she is pregnant, human chorionic gonadotrophin, or hCG. This hormone is made after the egg is fertilized and its levels rise rapidly in early pregnancy. It acts to support progesterone, a hormone necessary to maintain the pregnancy.
Unfortunately, things don't always work as mother nature intended. Infertility effects many women for many different reasons. If you have any signs that things might not feel right or if you are having any issues with your menstrual periods, contact physician and have an exam.
The slightest hormonal imbalance can disrupt the reproductive system which is why it is so important to take care of it. Some factors that can seriously impair your reproductive health include: endometriosis, PCOS , pelvic prolapse, pelvic inflammatory disease, and cervical cancer.
The organs of the reproductive system are:
Uterus- Also called the womb, the uterus is a hollow, pear shaped organ with a muscular wall and a lining. The uterus expands many times in size during pregnancy to hold the growing fetus.
Fallopian Tubes- These thin, soft tubes extend from the uterus to the ovaries. During ovulation, an ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube next to it.
Ovaries-- The ovaries are located in the left and right lower abdomen. Ovaries produce eggs as well as hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
Cervix-- The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina. During labor, the cervix dilates (expands) to about 4 inches (10 centimeters) in diameter.
Vagina-- This tube-like organ connects the uterus to the outside of the body. The birth of a baby follows it's path.
Hymen-- The hymen (also called maidenhead) is a fold of mucous membrane which surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening. It forms part of the vulva, or external genitalia.
Menstruation, or "period," is the term given to a woman's periodic discharge of blood, tissue, fluid and mucus from the reproductive organs of sexually mature females. The flow usually lasts from 3 - 6 days each month and is caused by a sudden reduction in the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
When girls begin to go through puberty (usually starting between the ages of 8 and 13), their bodies and minds change in many ways. The hormones bodies stimulate new physical development, such as growth and breast development. Roughly 2 years after a girl's breasts begin to develop, she usually gets her first menstrual period.
A woman is fertile only for a few days during each menstrual cycle and once ovulation has occurred, there is only a 24 hour period in which fertilization can take place. The reproductive process begins with the ovary releasing an egg and setting it off on it's journey down the fallopian tube towards the uterus. In the fallopian tube, it begins to produce an enzyme that helps attract the sperm from the males ejaculation.
A man releases millions of sperm when he ejaculates but only a few hundred will be able to make it all the way from the cervix up into the uterus and then into the correct fallopian tube. Once there, only one sperm will then be able to make its way through the eggs tough coating to fertilize the egg.
After fertilization, the egg continues into the uterus where it implants itself into the endometrial lining and officially becomes an embryo.
A missed menstrual period is most often the first sign of pregnancy, but typically, additional symptoms and signs are experienced in the early stages of pregnancy. These include:
-Breast swelling, tenderness, and pain
-Nausea and vomiting
-Fatigue and tiredness
-Abdominal boating
-Frequent urination
-Elevated basal body temperature
-Changes in nipple color
-Melasma (darkening of the skin)
-Mood swings and stress
Sometimes a woman who is pregnant may still experience some bleeding or spotting around the time of the expected period. This small amount of bleeding commonly that occurs at the time of the expected menstrual period may be implantation bleeding. This occurs when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. It's important to remember that not all women will experience all of these symptoms or have the symptoms to the same degree.
An at home pregnancy can tell whether or not there is a pregnancy as early as the first day of the missed period, which is about two weeks after conception. You should schedule a doctors appointment and get a check up and pregnancy test as soon as possible if you think you might be pregnant.
Pregnancy tests are based upon measurement of the hormone which is only present in a woman when she is pregnant, human chorionic gonadotrophin, or hCG. This hormone is made after the egg is fertilized and its levels rise rapidly in early pregnancy. It acts to support progesterone, a hormone necessary to maintain the pregnancy.
Unfortunately, things don't always work as mother nature intended. Infertility effects many women for many different reasons. If you have any signs that things might not feel right or if you are having any issues with your menstrual periods, contact physician and have an exam.
Information about the Author:
Jane Carrasco has created a site where you can learn more about reproductive health and other women's health issues. This article was originally posted at www.goodlife4women.com.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Methods Of Birth Control - Are You Protected?
In America, there are 38 million women using some form of birth control. There are many brands on the market today, but basically, there are three types: barrier, hormonal and permanent. Your doctor will help you decide which will be the best option for you.
Barrier Contraceptives- These contraceptives work to prevent conception by physically blocking the sperm from getting into the uterus to the egg. With the exception of the male condom, these methods offer very little protection against communicable diseases and chances of getting pregnant while using them are greater than if you take 'the pill'. These barrier methods must be used every time you have sex to be effective. Barrier methods of contraception include the male condom, the female condom, diaphragms with spermicide, sponges with spermicide , the cervical cap with spermicide and spermicide alone.
Hormone Methods- This method includes birth control pills, shots (Depo-Provera), the skin patch, implants, the vaginal ring and the morning after pill. The IUD is also considered a hormonal method of birth control. Birth controls that use hormones are very good at preventing pregnancy while providing no protection from HIV/AIDS or other STD's.
The morning-after pill, which stops you from becoming pregnant if contraception failed or wasn't used, is now widely used by women who have had unprotected sex. When taken, it prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg and alters the lining of the womb so the fertilized egg cannot embed itself in the uterus. This pill works for up to 72 hours (three days) after sex, making the name, 'the morning after pill,' a bit deceiving. But, it does work best if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex. In particular, it has proved of value to:
-rape victims, who should insist they are given it
-couples who have a condom break during sex
-women who have been lured into having sex while under the influence of drink or drugs
Permanent Methods- These birth control methods include tubal implants, tubal ligation and the males vasectomy.
There are questions you have to ask yourself when considering the various types of birth control on the market and which method will work best for you.
Is your main goal for taking birth control just to prevent pregnancy?
Do you fear catching an STD?
How often do you have sex?
What are the side effects?
Do you want to have children in the future?
Do you smoke?
Has anyone in your family ever had blood clots?
Can you remember to take a pill at exactly the same time every day?
How many sexual partners do you have?
Is your main goal for taking birth control just to prevent pregnancy?
Do you fear catching an STD?
The main thing is that you find a birth control that will work when you need it to.
Talk to your doctor about the risks associated with your health and lifestyle combined with birth control. Taking birth control hormones could adversely affect the blood system (clotting, blood pressure), and therefore blood tests (or at least consulting with a physician who knows one's health problems) are required before taking them.
There are advantages and side effects associated with birth control and is is important to know the facts. Keep in mind, the best option for protecting yourself from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS is still abstinence, which is not practical, or by using male Condom's.
Barrier Contraceptives- These contraceptives work to prevent conception by physically blocking the sperm from getting into the uterus to the egg. With the exception of the male condom, these methods offer very little protection against communicable diseases and chances of getting pregnant while using them are greater than if you take 'the pill'. These barrier methods must be used every time you have sex to be effective. Barrier methods of contraception include the male condom, the female condom, diaphragms with spermicide, sponges with spermicide , the cervical cap with spermicide and spermicide alone.
Hormone Methods- This method includes birth control pills, shots (Depo-Provera), the skin patch, implants, the vaginal ring and the morning after pill. The IUD is also considered a hormonal method of birth control. Birth controls that use hormones are very good at preventing pregnancy while providing no protection from HIV/AIDS or other STD's.
The morning-after pill, which stops you from becoming pregnant if contraception failed or wasn't used, is now widely used by women who have had unprotected sex. When taken, it prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg and alters the lining of the womb so the fertilized egg cannot embed itself in the uterus. This pill works for up to 72 hours (three days) after sex, making the name, 'the morning after pill,' a bit deceiving. But, it does work best if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex. In particular, it has proved of value to:
-rape victims, who should insist they are given it
-couples who have a condom break during sex
-women who have been lured into having sex while under the influence of drink or drugs
Permanent Methods- These birth control methods include tubal implants, tubal ligation and the males vasectomy.
There are questions you have to ask yourself when considering the various types of birth control on the market and which method will work best for you.
Is your main goal for taking birth control just to prevent pregnancy?
Do you fear catching an STD?
How often do you have sex?
What are the side effects?
Do you want to have children in the future?
Do you smoke?
Has anyone in your family ever had blood clots?
Can you remember to take a pill at exactly the same time every day?
How many sexual partners do you have?
Is your main goal for taking birth control just to prevent pregnancy?
Do you fear catching an STD?
The main thing is that you find a birth control that will work when you need it to.
Talk to your doctor about the risks associated with your health and lifestyle combined with birth control. Taking birth control hormones could adversely affect the blood system (clotting, blood pressure), and therefore blood tests (or at least consulting with a physician who knows one's health problems) are required before taking them.
There are advantages and side effects associated with birth control and is is important to know the facts. Keep in mind, the best option for protecting yourself from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS is still abstinence, which is not practical, or by using male Condom's.
Information about the Author:
Jane Carrasco has created a site where you can learn more about birth control and other women's health issues. This article was originally posted at www.goodlife4women.com.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Wording Ideas For Unique Baby Shower Invitations
Well, I think we all the know the reason why you are here looking for ideas on baby shower invitations. The question at hand now is, where should we begin in creating those invitations? At least with baby shower invitations, you can keep things simple, but just remember to keep things creative too!
The thing we will be covering today will be the wording of the baby shower invitations. The first thing you'll want to think about is the expecting mother. Depending on what the mother to be is like, you'll have a pretty good idea of what type of theme to go with. If she is a more serious person, then you wont want to make too many jokes or references in the baby shower invitations. I think you get the gist of it.
The gender of the baby will also play a big part of how the baby shower invitation turns out. Do they think its gonna be a boy? Boys colors are typically blue, but why not go with a red. Or even make it a really cool invitation and put motorcycles on it. The wording on that type of baby shower invitation should be fairly easy.
Girls are a different story when it comes to baby shower invitations. Although, you really cant go wrong if you went with a princess theme. The other thing to mention would be if there are other kids. Adding another family member can be tuff for some kids. Use this baby shower invitation to help the other kids feel important too.
While most other people would exclude him, to make this baby shower invitation unique, include the father, or at least think about him. If its gonna be a boy, the dad to be will probably remember a unique baby shower invitation. I know this because I can still remember my little boys baby shower invitation. It wasnt super unique, but still creative and unique enough to the point where I remembered it.
Hopefully you got a little poet inside of you, as this will make writing for the baby shower invitation a lot easier. I like writing for baby shower invitations because of the simplicity of them, and thats a good thing to keep in mind, dont make it complicated! Like I said before, if you can use your poetry skills to create a neat little poem, that would go a really long way for your unique baby shower invitation.
Dont give up hope yet if you are still lacking those perfect words for your unique baby shower invitation, as help is only another baby shower invitation away! Im not saying to copy another baby shower invitation, as that would take the uniqueness away, but it might help spark an idea of your own! Give it a try and see what happens.
Your unique baby shower invitation is obviously important to you which should give you enough motivation to finish strong! As you very well know, its not easy. But with a little heart and some time, I have know doubt you will find the words to make your baby shower invitation unique. Your baby shower invitation will be well worth all the effort you put into it. Heart and effort will go a long way in making you unique baby shower invitations ones to remember!
The thing we will be covering today will be the wording of the baby shower invitations. The first thing you'll want to think about is the expecting mother. Depending on what the mother to be is like, you'll have a pretty good idea of what type of theme to go with. If she is a more serious person, then you wont want to make too many jokes or references in the baby shower invitations. I think you get the gist of it.
The gender of the baby will also play a big part of how the baby shower invitation turns out. Do they think its gonna be a boy? Boys colors are typically blue, but why not go with a red. Or even make it a really cool invitation and put motorcycles on it. The wording on that type of baby shower invitation should be fairly easy.
Girls are a different story when it comes to baby shower invitations. Although, you really cant go wrong if you went with a princess theme. The other thing to mention would be if there are other kids. Adding another family member can be tuff for some kids. Use this baby shower invitation to help the other kids feel important too.
While most other people would exclude him, to make this baby shower invitation unique, include the father, or at least think about him. If its gonna be a boy, the dad to be will probably remember a unique baby shower invitation. I know this because I can still remember my little boys baby shower invitation. It wasnt super unique, but still creative and unique enough to the point where I remembered it.
Hopefully you got a little poet inside of you, as this will make writing for the baby shower invitation a lot easier. I like writing for baby shower invitations because of the simplicity of them, and thats a good thing to keep in mind, dont make it complicated! Like I said before, if you can use your poetry skills to create a neat little poem, that would go a really long way for your unique baby shower invitation.
Dont give up hope yet if you are still lacking those perfect words for your unique baby shower invitation, as help is only another baby shower invitation away! Im not saying to copy another baby shower invitation, as that would take the uniqueness away, but it might help spark an idea of your own! Give it a try and see what happens.
Your unique baby shower invitation is obviously important to you which should give you enough motivation to finish strong! As you very well know, its not easy. But with a little heart and some time, I have know doubt you will find the words to make your baby shower invitation unique. Your baby shower invitation will be well worth all the effort you put into it. Heart and effort will go a long way in making you unique baby shower invitations ones to remember!
Information about the Author:
Jarvis Malone has had experience with many things, and likes to research new things. When it comes to baby shower invitations, check out uniquebabyshowerinvitations.blogspot.com/ for some creative ideas.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Best Pregnancy Diet After Your Baby
Having had your baby, you're ready to get rid of that leftover flab. So, how do you go about getting it off? The best pregnancy diet is the one that works for you. You must eat fewer calories and burn more to start making a difference. There are three main ways to do that. If you eat a healthier diet, get plenty of strenuous exercise and decide to breastfeed, then you will begin to use the most successful techniques ever used. The best pregnancy diet will be the one that uses them. Let me explain.
The best pregnancy diets are those that allow you to choose the foods you want to eat that will still help you to lose weight. When you got pregnant, you gained weight to nourish your growing baby. Afterward, you still carry some of that weight. It's time for it to go. Your postnatal advice is to eat a high fiber, high protein diet loaded with vegetables and fruit. Lean meats, skinless fish and chicken donate protein. Low fat dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese have protein and vitamin D. Salads are good for both fiber and vitamins, but the dressings are way too fattening. Use vinegar and oil instead. The best pregnancy diet involves making wise choices about foods. But the best advice is to give up those sodas and sweet drinks. They are loaded with calories. Try drinking plain water instead. It will give you a full feeling and it flushes out your system while it rehydrates you. That's good.
Don't believe those old wives tales about waiting for six to eight weeks before exercising. The best pregnancy diet means you have to burn more calories than you eat. If you had a normal vaginal birth without complication, then you can start whenever you want. It's best to wait a day or two, then begin. Most new moms begin by pushing a baby stroller or carriage for a few minutes every day. Whether they know it or not, they are exercising their arms, legs and abdominal muscles. Doing that for a while gives them a good idea of their physical condition and they can add more strenuous exercise as they see fit. The best pregnancy diet involves exercise with caution. It's always best to begin with low impact exercise until you are back in reasonably good shape. But there are many excellent exercise programs out there for new mothers. Pick one and get going.
Whether you are aware or not, breastfeeding causes you to lose weight. That's why the best pregnancy diets use this technique. What happens to you is that when you begin to breastfeed during the postpartum cycle, your body starts a hormonal change that begin the breakdown of your body fat into the nutrients used in your baby's milk. That change is responsible for a 500 calorie loss every day. Combine that loss with diet and exercise and you have a winning combination that will result in a loss of at least a pound every week. Pretty good, huh? That's the best pregnancy diet.
To wrap it up, The best pregnancy diet includes eating a healthier diet, getting lots of vigorous exercise and making the choice to breastfeed your baby. These three methods are responsible for most of the weight loss by new mothers, and it will work for you too.
The best pregnancy diets are those that allow you to choose the foods you want to eat that will still help you to lose weight. When you got pregnant, you gained weight to nourish your growing baby. Afterward, you still carry some of that weight. It's time for it to go. Your postnatal advice is to eat a high fiber, high protein diet loaded with vegetables and fruit. Lean meats, skinless fish and chicken donate protein. Low fat dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese have protein and vitamin D. Salads are good for both fiber and vitamins, but the dressings are way too fattening. Use vinegar and oil instead. The best pregnancy diet involves making wise choices about foods. But the best advice is to give up those sodas and sweet drinks. They are loaded with calories. Try drinking plain water instead. It will give you a full feeling and it flushes out your system while it rehydrates you. That's good.
Don't believe those old wives tales about waiting for six to eight weeks before exercising. The best pregnancy diet means you have to burn more calories than you eat. If you had a normal vaginal birth without complication, then you can start whenever you want. It's best to wait a day or two, then begin. Most new moms begin by pushing a baby stroller or carriage for a few minutes every day. Whether they know it or not, they are exercising their arms, legs and abdominal muscles. Doing that for a while gives them a good idea of their physical condition and they can add more strenuous exercise as they see fit. The best pregnancy diet involves exercise with caution. It's always best to begin with low impact exercise until you are back in reasonably good shape. But there are many excellent exercise programs out there for new mothers. Pick one and get going.
Whether you are aware or not, breastfeeding causes you to lose weight. That's why the best pregnancy diets use this technique. What happens to you is that when you begin to breastfeed during the postpartum cycle, your body starts a hormonal change that begin the breakdown of your body fat into the nutrients used in your baby's milk. That change is responsible for a 500 calorie loss every day. Combine that loss with diet and exercise and you have a winning combination that will result in a loss of at least a pound every week. Pretty good, huh? That's the best pregnancy diet.
To wrap it up, The best pregnancy diet includes eating a healthier diet, getting lots of vigorous exercise and making the choice to breastfeed your baby. These three methods are responsible for most of the weight loss by new mothers, and it will work for you too.
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After a lot of trial and error we share the best pregnancy diet secrets at losing-baby-weight.com
Monday, January 11, 2010
What Are Your Myths About Pregnancy Nutrition?
Pregnancy Nutrition Myths, If your tummy is growing, then you are probably the recipient of unsolicited advice on everything from what not to do, to what not to eat. Pregnancy nutrition is an important thing that you must take good care of during your pregnancy.
A perfect pregnancy nutrition will also prove very helpful in decreasing the possible risk of having pregnancy complications and severe mood swings.
As with most situations, the most important factor in prepregnancy nutrition is ensuring that the mother is healthy and without any major factors which could worsen the chances of conceiving. Factors such as anorexia or bulimia are thought to be direct links with infertility; the minimum body mass index for conceiving mothers being 20.
With the proper pregnancy nutrition and continued medical care, you are on your way to enjoying a happy, healthy pregnancy and a wonderful birth. Your next call naturally enough is to your mother who has been through all this twice before and can help to guide you through the murky waters which the whole pregnancy nutrition question put into your head.
Use a pregnancy calendar to find out how your baby is growing and how to cope with pregnancy symptoms. An Introduction During pregnancy, you and your growing baby need more of several nutrients.
The importance of proper nutrition before and during pregnancy has been well documented for a long time. When preparing a pregnancy nutrition diet plan make it really personal.
Expecting moms are often motivated to improve pregnancy nutrition by wanting to do the right thing for their developing babies. Nutritional counseling and assessment should be a part of prenatal care and proper adequate nutrition is encouraged for optimal health for the mother and her baby.
Nutrition experts advise eating from the five basic food groups every day, drinking plenty of water, and taking a prenatal multivitamin recommended by your doctor or dietitian. Nutritionists recommend six to eight glasses of water a day and as a bonus it will help you avoid constipation. Learn which foods you should avoid, and how much weight you should gain.
Women at risk of gaining too much weight should be cautioned to limit their intake of sweetened fluids, including juice, and to consume more water. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding, and those who intend to become pregnant, should eat between two and three cans of tuna (95gm) per week. Women who eat well and gain an appropriate amount of weight are more likely to have healthy babies.
Women who count calories during pregnancy could be condemning their unborn children to a lifetime of obesity, scientists have warned. On average, overweight women gain less weight than their thinner counterparts. Though it is not unusual for obese women to achieve normal birth outcomes with less than the recommended weight gain.
You can gain a lot of weight eating junk food, or you can gain a lot of weight eating the right amount of healthy foods. If you're concerned because you drank alcohol before you knew you were pregnant or you think you need help to stop drinking, talk with your health care provider.
Weight gain during pregnancy is both something pregnant women hate to talk about and something that is continuously confusing for most women. Weight reduction diets, while pregnant, can cause grave harm to the baby.
Do not starve and do not try to lose weight during your pregnancy. You can eat more, but if you eliminate the junk foods and empty calories from your diet, you will not gain unnecessary weight. Therefore, the total weight gain should be around 25-30 pounds.
The best way to increase average mass is to keep a check on the week by week gain by following a pregnancy nutrition diet plan. Whatever your situation may be, you should be cautious of your diet during the nine-month period.
The most basic thing you can do to ensure that you have a successful pregnancy is to ensure that your diet is balanced. In fact, if you don't get enough calcium in your diet during pregnancy, the growing fetus may take what it needs from your bones.
A perfect pregnancy nutrition will also prove very helpful in decreasing the possible risk of having pregnancy complications and severe mood swings.
As with most situations, the most important factor in prepregnancy nutrition is ensuring that the mother is healthy and without any major factors which could worsen the chances of conceiving. Factors such as anorexia or bulimia are thought to be direct links with infertility; the minimum body mass index for conceiving mothers being 20.
With the proper pregnancy nutrition and continued medical care, you are on your way to enjoying a happy, healthy pregnancy and a wonderful birth. Your next call naturally enough is to your mother who has been through all this twice before and can help to guide you through the murky waters which the whole pregnancy nutrition question put into your head.
Use a pregnancy calendar to find out how your baby is growing and how to cope with pregnancy symptoms. An Introduction During pregnancy, you and your growing baby need more of several nutrients.
The importance of proper nutrition before and during pregnancy has been well documented for a long time. When preparing a pregnancy nutrition diet plan make it really personal.
Expecting moms are often motivated to improve pregnancy nutrition by wanting to do the right thing for their developing babies. Nutritional counseling and assessment should be a part of prenatal care and proper adequate nutrition is encouraged for optimal health for the mother and her baby.
Nutrition experts advise eating from the five basic food groups every day, drinking plenty of water, and taking a prenatal multivitamin recommended by your doctor or dietitian. Nutritionists recommend six to eight glasses of water a day and as a bonus it will help you avoid constipation. Learn which foods you should avoid, and how much weight you should gain.
Women at risk of gaining too much weight should be cautioned to limit their intake of sweetened fluids, including juice, and to consume more water. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding, and those who intend to become pregnant, should eat between two and three cans of tuna (95gm) per week. Women who eat well and gain an appropriate amount of weight are more likely to have healthy babies.
Women who count calories during pregnancy could be condemning their unborn children to a lifetime of obesity, scientists have warned. On average, overweight women gain less weight than their thinner counterparts. Though it is not unusual for obese women to achieve normal birth outcomes with less than the recommended weight gain.
You can gain a lot of weight eating junk food, or you can gain a lot of weight eating the right amount of healthy foods. If you're concerned because you drank alcohol before you knew you were pregnant or you think you need help to stop drinking, talk with your health care provider.
Weight gain during pregnancy is both something pregnant women hate to talk about and something that is continuously confusing for most women. Weight reduction diets, while pregnant, can cause grave harm to the baby.
Do not starve and do not try to lose weight during your pregnancy. You can eat more, but if you eliminate the junk foods and empty calories from your diet, you will not gain unnecessary weight. Therefore, the total weight gain should be around 25-30 pounds.
The best way to increase average mass is to keep a check on the week by week gain by following a pregnancy nutrition diet plan. Whatever your situation may be, you should be cautious of your diet during the nine-month period.
The most basic thing you can do to ensure that you have a successful pregnancy is to ensure that your diet is balanced. In fact, if you don't get enough calcium in your diet during pregnancy, the growing fetus may take what it needs from your bones.
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Nutritional Diet and Prenatal Vitamins
Congratulations! In nine months you're going to be a mother, BUT it will never be an easy task. Your body will physically experience changes, your moods will swing, your senses will be sharp, and you'll crave for a lot of things -- and food.
As an expecting mother, what you EAT matters to your unborn baby as he or she is dependent on you for nourishment. In pregnancy check-ups, your doctor might tell you this mantra: you are what you eat, and what your baby eats. Clinical studies show that what you eat has a connection to your baby's health and growth, which is why during pregnancy, it is essential that you make "healthy food choices" and "healthy habits". Healthy habits like exercising, "quitting on smoking and alcohol,” and taking up pregnancy vitamins are as essential as eating nutritional diet.
In the beginning of your pregnancy, you will experience adjustments significantly about food. And since you are eating for two, you will be eating twice the serving of your usual food intake, or in a more-frequent-basis.
Pregnancy Nutrition
Eating the right means knowing what foods to eat and what to avoid. Ideally, as an expecting mother you need 300 extra calories a day in addition to your recommended daily calorie intakes or allowances.
When you strictly follow a healthy pregnancy nutrition diet, as recommended by your doctor, it can counteract the baby's risks low birth weight, susceptibility to infections and birth defects. On your side, following the recommended diet can provide positive effects against fatigue, morning sickness, constipation, leg cramps and later on an easy child birth and post-partum depression.
For pregnant mothers, the USDA approved Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Reference Intakes should strive to consume the following servings: 6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice and pasta; 3-5 servings of vegetables; 2-4 servings of fruits; 3-5 servings of milk, yoghurt and cheese; 2-3 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts; 8 8-ounce glasses of water; You should also limit caffeine containing beverages to no more than 2 cups per day.
Nevertheless, try to consume -- in moderation -- foods groups rich in protein, carbohydrates, fats and Protein and Amino Acids is the building material for muscles, teeth and bones; and instrumental in normal growth patterns (build and repair cells) and immune system antibodies. Minerals, like Calcium and Zinc, are critical to maintaining healthy bones and promote healing and easy delivery, and like Iron, which supports blood circulation.
Foods to AVOID are those that has risky levels of mercury like swordfish, shark meats, mackerels, and others that might put you and your baby at risk of bacteria-related problems like raw
Pregnancy Vitamins
Prenatal supplements provide extra nutrients and boosts for expecting mothers. Pregnancy vitamins like Folate/ Folic Acid can minimize risks of hemorrhoids and constipation, or alleviate nausea or vomiting due to morning sickness.
There are literally dozens of prenatal supplement brands available. Don't buy impulsively. Ask your doctor. Every woman has different needs. For example, an expecting woman has anemic tendencies; her doctor might prescribe her to take iron supplements.
To give you an idea, these are the ideal vitamins and minerals supplements you need while expecting: Vitamin A: 4,000 to 5,000 International Units (IU); Folic Acid (Folate): 600-1000 micrograms (mcg); Vitamin D: 200-400 IU; Calcium: 200-300 milligrams (mg); Vitamin C: 85 mg; Thiamin: 1.4 mg; Riboflavin: 1.4 mg; Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine): 1.9 mg; Vitamin B-3 (Niacin): 18 mg; Vitamin B-12: 2.6 mcg; Vitamin E: 15 mg; Zinc: 11 mg; Iron: 27-60 mg.
Pregnancy Reminders
Follow your doctor's instruction throughout pregnancy. Take your pregnancy vitamins each day or as required by your doctor. Should you have concerns about your pregnancy, ask and discuss with your doctor.
As an expecting mother, what you EAT matters to your unborn baby as he or she is dependent on you for nourishment. In pregnancy check-ups, your doctor might tell you this mantra: you are what you eat, and what your baby eats. Clinical studies show that what you eat has a connection to your baby's health and growth, which is why during pregnancy, it is essential that you make "healthy food choices" and "healthy habits". Healthy habits like exercising, "quitting on smoking and alcohol,” and taking up pregnancy vitamins are as essential as eating nutritional diet.
In the beginning of your pregnancy, you will experience adjustments significantly about food. And since you are eating for two, you will be eating twice the serving of your usual food intake, or in a more-frequent-basis.
Pregnancy Nutrition
Eating the right means knowing what foods to eat and what to avoid. Ideally, as an expecting mother you need 300 extra calories a day in addition to your recommended daily calorie intakes or allowances.
When you strictly follow a healthy pregnancy nutrition diet, as recommended by your doctor, it can counteract the baby's risks low birth weight, susceptibility to infections and birth defects. On your side, following the recommended diet can provide positive effects against fatigue, morning sickness, constipation, leg cramps and later on an easy child birth and post-partum depression.
For pregnant mothers, the USDA approved Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Reference Intakes should strive to consume the following servings: 6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice and pasta; 3-5 servings of vegetables; 2-4 servings of fruits; 3-5 servings of milk, yoghurt and cheese; 2-3 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts; 8 8-ounce glasses of water; You should also limit caffeine containing beverages to no more than 2 cups per day.
Nevertheless, try to consume -- in moderation -- foods groups rich in protein, carbohydrates, fats and Protein and Amino Acids is the building material for muscles, teeth and bones; and instrumental in normal growth patterns (build and repair cells) and immune system antibodies. Minerals, like Calcium and Zinc, are critical to maintaining healthy bones and promote healing and easy delivery, and like Iron, which supports blood circulation.
Foods to AVOID are those that has risky levels of mercury like swordfish, shark meats, mackerels, and others that might put you and your baby at risk of bacteria-related problems like raw
Pregnancy Vitamins
Prenatal supplements provide extra nutrients and boosts for expecting mothers. Pregnancy vitamins like Folate/ Folic Acid can minimize risks of hemorrhoids and constipation, or alleviate nausea or vomiting due to morning sickness.
There are literally dozens of prenatal supplement brands available. Don't buy impulsively. Ask your doctor. Every woman has different needs. For example, an expecting woman has anemic tendencies; her doctor might prescribe her to take iron supplements.
To give you an idea, these are the ideal vitamins and minerals supplements you need while expecting: Vitamin A: 4,000 to 5,000 International Units (IU); Folic Acid (Folate): 600-1000 micrograms (mcg); Vitamin D: 200-400 IU; Calcium: 200-300 milligrams (mg); Vitamin C: 85 mg; Thiamin: 1.4 mg; Riboflavin: 1.4 mg; Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine): 1.9 mg; Vitamin B-3 (Niacin): 18 mg; Vitamin B-12: 2.6 mcg; Vitamin E: 15 mg; Zinc: 11 mg; Iron: 27-60 mg.
Pregnancy Reminders
Follow your doctor's instruction throughout pregnancy. Take your pregnancy vitamins each day or as required by your doctor. Should you have concerns about your pregnancy, ask and discuss with your doctor.
Information about the Author:
Sunnie Southern is the Senior Product Manager of Nutrition for DuetDHA.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Reasons to Get a Paternity Test
Paternity testing is performed for many reasons. It can provide peace of mind to everybody involved. It may also solve several legal issues, including child support and inheritance issues.
Child Support
A DNA paternity test may help determine whether or not you must pay child support. This test is universally accepted by courts. When unsure of the father of the child in question, request an evaluation.
Be careful, though. In many states, if it is determined that you are the biological father, you must pay for the testing; which can be quite expensive. However, you will have peace of mind knowing that the child support you provide is actually for your child.
Child Custody and Visitation
In most cases, child support and child custody are looked at as separate issues. DNA evaluation may be used to determine whether or not a man has visitation rights to a child. When the DNA paternity test shows that a man is the father of the child, it is much more likely visitation will be granted.
Immigration
A DNA paternity test may be required for a child or father living in a different country to be allowed to immigrate to the United States. The United States State Department often requires this verification before allowing a United States citizen to sponsor an immigrant. This may be required regardless of country of origin for the immigrant.
Adoption
The majority of adoption agencies require both parents agree before a child is released for adoption. When questions arise about the biological father of a child, a DNA paternity test may clear up any doubts.
This practice protects the rights of biological parents: if one parent does not consent, the adoption cannot go forward. This process also protects adoptive parents. Adoptive parents are freed of worry about biological parents coming back later to claim the child.
Paternity testing is also helpful for adopted children. Sometimes adopted children wish to locate their biological parents. Once they have located someone they believe is their biological father, results will confirm or refute their suspicions.
Insurance and Inheritance Cases
Some insurance companies insist that a DNA paternity test be performed before they add a child to the father's insurance policy. This is done most often when the alleged father is not shown on the birth certificate.
Paternity testing is often performed to determine how to divide an estate when there is not a Will available. It may also be completed if the Will is murky on the division of the estate between family and non-family.
Suspected Infidelity
It is a well known fact that infidelity happens whether you are married or not. If a wife or girlfriend becomes pregnant and you suspect that infidelity has occurred, an evaluation may be requested. A DNA paternity test verifies whether or not the child is yours and will allay your concerns of infidelity.
Identify Remains
Paternity testing may be performed to identify remains if a child or father has gone missing. When the police find remains and think that they belong to a missing family member, this test will dismiss or confirm identification. This may allow family members to obtain closure.
As you can see, there are many reasons for obtaining a paternity test. The reasons range from court cases to insurance policies to simple peace of mind. The reason for getting an evaluation, however, is not as important as the end result.
Child Support
A DNA paternity test may help determine whether or not you must pay child support. This test is universally accepted by courts. When unsure of the father of the child in question, request an evaluation.
Be careful, though. In many states, if it is determined that you are the biological father, you must pay for the testing; which can be quite expensive. However, you will have peace of mind knowing that the child support you provide is actually for your child.
Child Custody and Visitation
In most cases, child support and child custody are looked at as separate issues. DNA evaluation may be used to determine whether or not a man has visitation rights to a child. When the DNA paternity test shows that a man is the father of the child, it is much more likely visitation will be granted.
Immigration
A DNA paternity test may be required for a child or father living in a different country to be allowed to immigrate to the United States. The United States State Department often requires this verification before allowing a United States citizen to sponsor an immigrant. This may be required regardless of country of origin for the immigrant.
Adoption
The majority of adoption agencies require both parents agree before a child is released for adoption. When questions arise about the biological father of a child, a DNA paternity test may clear up any doubts.
This practice protects the rights of biological parents: if one parent does not consent, the adoption cannot go forward. This process also protects adoptive parents. Adoptive parents are freed of worry about biological parents coming back later to claim the child.
Paternity testing is also helpful for adopted children. Sometimes adopted children wish to locate their biological parents. Once they have located someone they believe is their biological father, results will confirm or refute their suspicions.
Insurance and Inheritance Cases
Some insurance companies insist that a DNA paternity test be performed before they add a child to the father's insurance policy. This is done most often when the alleged father is not shown on the birth certificate.
Paternity testing is often performed to determine how to divide an estate when there is not a Will available. It may also be completed if the Will is murky on the division of the estate between family and non-family.
Suspected Infidelity
It is a well known fact that infidelity happens whether you are married or not. If a wife or girlfriend becomes pregnant and you suspect that infidelity has occurred, an evaluation may be requested. A DNA paternity test verifies whether or not the child is yours and will allay your concerns of infidelity.
Identify Remains
Paternity testing may be performed to identify remains if a child or father has gone missing. When the police find remains and think that they belong to a missing family member, this test will dismiss or confirm identification. This may allow family members to obtain closure.
As you can see, there are many reasons for obtaining a paternity test. The reasons range from court cases to insurance policies to simple peace of mind. The reason for getting an evaluation, however, is not as important as the end result.
Information about the Author:
Billy Kite is a researcher writing on behalf of www.paternitytesters.com.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
How to Lose Weight After Having a Baby - A Guide for New Mothers
Every new mother wants to know how to lose weight after having a baby? Most new Mothers want to get back to the size they were before getting pregnant. Some struggle with that goal and some seem to lose the weight easily and quickly. But all of them want to get back to their original size.
There are some things that can be done to make that transition more effective. Exercise, eating a healthy diet and breast feeding your baby are the three most popular and effective methods for consistent weight loss. These are how you lose weight after having your baby.
For the most Natural way, breast feeding is how you lose weight after having baby. A new Mother can lose 500 or more calories each day that she breast feeds her baby. Once she starts breast feeding, her body undergoes a hormonal change that starts the breakdown of body fat into useful nutrients in the milk for her baby.
It's very important that the new Mother drink lots of water and fruit juices to replace the lost fluids. Keeping hydrated is very critical at this stage of her birth. However, with diet and exercise also, she can lose up to a pound or more each week.
Eating a healthy diet is another way how a new Mother loses weight after having a baby. At the advice of their Doctors, most women gain 15 or more pounds during pregnancy to make sure their developing babies get all the nutrition they need for a normal birth.
At birth, most women lose 10 to 12 pounds including blood loss and amniotic fluids. They must replace those lost fluids with water and other low calorie drinks like fruit juices. Forget the sodas and other sweetened drinks. Their Doctors recommend a high protein, low fat diet that includes lean meats, skinless chicken and fish.
Fruits and veggies are needed to add fiber, vitamins and minerals. They should eat at least 1500 to 1800 calories each day to insure that their babies get all the necessary nutrients. That's how to lose weight after having a baby, by starting a heathy diet and drinking lots of water. The water helps her to feel full and lessen her cravings.
The third method for how to lose weight after having a baby is to exercise strenuously. However, there are some common sense rules here. The old way of thinking was to wait for six to eight weeks before doing any exercise.
But Doctors say that if the new Mother had a normal vaginal birth with no complications, there is no reason why she shouldn't start to exercise as soon as she feels up to it. Most new Mothers begin by pushing a stroller or by walking a small amount at first.
They can evaluate their condition and increase or decrease their activity level when they know what shape they are in. They should concentrate on their arms, legs and abdominal muscles first. Then, as they get more fit, they can add more vigorous exercise.
These are three methods of how to lose weight after having a baby. They are the most popular and successful techniques. They are simple, direct and relatively cheap. Breast feeding, exercise and eating a healthy diet have been used for hundreds of years by thousands of Mothers who wanted to get back to being that slim, sexy thing they were before baby.
There are some things that can be done to make that transition more effective. Exercise, eating a healthy diet and breast feeding your baby are the three most popular and effective methods for consistent weight loss. These are how you lose weight after having your baby.
For the most Natural way, breast feeding is how you lose weight after having baby. A new Mother can lose 500 or more calories each day that she breast feeds her baby. Once she starts breast feeding, her body undergoes a hormonal change that starts the breakdown of body fat into useful nutrients in the milk for her baby.
It's very important that the new Mother drink lots of water and fruit juices to replace the lost fluids. Keeping hydrated is very critical at this stage of her birth. However, with diet and exercise also, she can lose up to a pound or more each week.
Eating a healthy diet is another way how a new Mother loses weight after having a baby. At the advice of their Doctors, most women gain 15 or more pounds during pregnancy to make sure their developing babies get all the nutrition they need for a normal birth.
At birth, most women lose 10 to 12 pounds including blood loss and amniotic fluids. They must replace those lost fluids with water and other low calorie drinks like fruit juices. Forget the sodas and other sweetened drinks. Their Doctors recommend a high protein, low fat diet that includes lean meats, skinless chicken and fish.
Fruits and veggies are needed to add fiber, vitamins and minerals. They should eat at least 1500 to 1800 calories each day to insure that their babies get all the necessary nutrients. That's how to lose weight after having a baby, by starting a heathy diet and drinking lots of water. The water helps her to feel full and lessen her cravings.
The third method for how to lose weight after having a baby is to exercise strenuously. However, there are some common sense rules here. The old way of thinking was to wait for six to eight weeks before doing any exercise.
But Doctors say that if the new Mother had a normal vaginal birth with no complications, there is no reason why she shouldn't start to exercise as soon as she feels up to it. Most new Mothers begin by pushing a stroller or by walking a small amount at first.
They can evaluate their condition and increase or decrease their activity level when they know what shape they are in. They should concentrate on their arms, legs and abdominal muscles first. Then, as they get more fit, they can add more vigorous exercise.
These are three methods of how to lose weight after having a baby. They are the most popular and successful techniques. They are simple, direct and relatively cheap. Breast feeding, exercise and eating a healthy diet have been used for hundreds of years by thousands of Mothers who wanted to get back to being that slim, sexy thing they were before baby.
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Losing that baby belly can be done but it will take some work, but after what else did you expect. The most important thing to know is you have the support of family and friends as you do. For more read Finding a Post Pregnancy Diet That Works For You here www.squidoo.com/losing-baby-weight
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