Pregnancy Issue   

Expecting moms are concerned about the accuracy of the pregnancy tests. All pregnancy tests detect the presence of hCG, a special pregnancy hormone in the blood and urine. When the embryo begins to develop in the womb, it releases hCG.  There are many factors that can influence the accuracy of the pregnancy results. These include implantation date, rate of hCG increase, sensitivity of the test methods, and consumption of fertility drugs.

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The symptoms of allergic reactions such as allergic rhinitis and eczema can affect your food intake, sleep, and emotional health during pregnancy. If the rhinitis is left untreated, it can lead to sinusitis or aggravate asthma. You may need antihistamines to treat these allergic reactions. Is medication such as Loratadine unsafe to be used for pregnancy?

Hypoalbuminemia and proteinuria happens when the level of albumin is too low or too high respectively. Albumin represents a major protein in your body. It accounts for 60% of the total human plasma protein by mass. It helps to retain fluid in the blood by absorbing fluid from the body tissues. For hormones and drugs to work in the body, they have to bind with albumin in the bloodstream.

Zantac is an antihistamine and an over-the-counter medication. It reduces the production of acid by your stomach. Most people use it to treat acid reflux, gastric ulcer, heartburn. It is common for pregnant women to use over-the-counter drugs. Most of the over-the-counter drugs are safe to use. Zantac is one of them. So, should you be concerned about Zantac use in pregnancy?

When you are expecting a baby, you should expect some early [tag]signs of pregnancy[/tag]. One of the common signs is a missed period. You should not ignore it. If you are sexually active and miss your period over two weeks, then you should test for pregnancy. The test is important as it can confirm whether you are pregnant or not. Early detection of pregnancy can prevent unwanted mishaps such as miscarriage.