Has your baby been diagnosed with acid reflux or GERD? Acid reflux or GERD is caused by stomach acid moving into the esophagus. The sphincter (or “gate”) that keeps the lower end of the esophagus closed will relax, allowing acid to enter the esophagus. Symptoms of Acid Reflux in Breastfed Babies: Could your baby have reflux? Does your baby have…
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Month One The first month begins your nine-month miraculous journey into parenthood. Conception takes place about 2 weeks before your next expected period and after about a 7-10 day trip, the newly fertilized egg ends up in your uterus, where it implants itself into your uterine wall and continues developing. During implantation, you may experience some mild cramping and…
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Fetal movements or feeling your baby move is a pretty definite pregnancy symptom, although early-on it can sometimes be mistaken for gas or even bowel contractions. We’ve all heard the stories of moms who don’t know they are pregnant and go into the ER for abdominal pain and come out with a new baby. These cases may be rare but…
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Besides ultrasound detection, hearing a fetal heartbeat is definite pregnancy symptom. The heart is beating by the 5th week of pregnancy (or about 3 weeks after conception), but a heartbeat cannot be detected by a Doppler device until at least the 9th week of pregnancy, although it can be seen flickering on an ultrasound sooner. There are times when the…
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In pregnancy, bleeding gums are a common pregnancy symptom. During the second and third month of pregnancy, gums may begin to become a bit swollen, irritated and may even bleed a little. Sensitivity and bleeding of the gum tissue is thought to be caused from rises in pregnancy hormones, particularly progesterone, in addition to increased blood flow to the mouth….
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