Mammy.ie - With you from the beginning

1. Breast Self Exam
(Mammy school/Postpartum)

... team, and will spot changes easily. Having an annual clinical exam helps document your breast health, so keep a regular appointment set up for that! Between puberty and menopause, your breasts will go ...

2. Father's Participation in the Pregnancy
(Dads/Dads & kids)

... we guys would never want to make. The least you can do is make time for a few appointments so she feels you are in the game with her. • For the average guy, pregnancy is one big mystery. Going along to ...

3. Infertility Success Story: How I Became a Mother
(Fertility/Infertility)

... pregnancy support after three months of not becoming pregnant. I made an appointment at my ob/gyn office and was ready to discuss the fertility treatments that would be best for me. To my surprise my doctor ...

4. Your First Appointment
(Pregnancy/Medical exam)

... woman in terms of scheduling your first appointment, at about 8 weeks. One of the main reasons for the delay is that early miscarriage is very common and in most cases can not be prevented by medical ...

5. Routine Tests
(Pregnancy/Medical exam)

... tests for blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, which are more common in these groups. Last but not least, you will be given your due date at this appointment (some times called the ...

6. Pregnancy Ultrasound: A Safe Diagnostic Tool
(Pregnancy/Pregnancy tests)

... a pregnancy ultrasound, you will probably be asked to drink two to three glasses of water one hour before your appointment. This will ensure that your bladder will be full for the test. Since the ultrasound ...

7. How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests?
(Pregnancy/Pregnancy tests)

... is still negative, an appointment with the doctor might be indicated. Finally, if you are pregnant, you should make an appointment doctor. Early monitoring of the baby will allow the doctor to monitor ...