Vanessa is a 32-year-old female who has been trying to conceive for 3 months. Sh

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Vanessa is a 32-year-old female who has been trying to conceive for 3 months. She tested positive with an at-home pregnancy test after missing her menstrual cycle last month. She has come into the clinic where you work to confirm her pregnancy and begin her prenatal care. She has many questions about the upcoming months. Imagine you are her nurse and help answer her questions.

“I’ve heard that women often throw up in the first few weeks of pregnancy, but I hasn’t felt nauseous at all. Does that mean something is wrong?” explain

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QUESTION 12

“I already tested positive with a urine test at home. How is a pregnancy blood test different?”

Blood tests done in a clinic can be more sensitive and measure the quantity of hCG, whereas urine tests simply indicate if hCG is present.

Urine tests measure hCG, while blood tests for pregnancy measure estrogen levels.

Urine tests measure estrogen, while blood tests for pregnancy measure hCG levels.

Urine tests can be accurate 1 week after a missed period, but blood tests cannot detect hCG levels until 1 month after a missed period.

QUESTION 13

“I’ve lost 2 pounds since ovulation. Is that normal?”

Slight weight loss in the first trimester is normal and you may not notice any weight gain until the third trimester.

Weight loss is not normal during pregnancy. You should increase your calorie intake by 500 calories/day.

Slight weight loss in the first trimester is normal. You should continue to eat healthily and do not begin any new diets.

You should not be losing weight. We will refer you to our dietician for assistance.

QUESTION 14

“I know that different types of prenatal screenings are possible. Which diseases can we test for with a blood test?”

The most common prenatal screening tests that use blood draws screen for genetic conditions, Down syndrome, trisomy 18, and neural tube defects.

All genetic disease screening tests require invasive procedures like an amniocentesis.

Blood tests can screen for infections of the fetus’ bloodstream.

Prenatal blood tests screen for the most common childhood disorders, including leukemia.

QUESTION 15

“Do I need to refrain from sex during my pregnancy?” explain

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Explanation / Answer

1.nausea tends to be more severe with each subsequent pregnancy,if it is absent doesn't meen that you have some serious issue.

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blood detect a much lower amount of hCG than urine pregnancy tests. so blood test is always better than urine test.

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Some women lose weight in first trimester, then increase weight slowly over the next two trimesters. Also, your body uses more calories during pregnancy, so you need to take proper diet to provide nutrition to baby

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by blood pragnency test we can detect isffetus is at risk for abnormalities such as Down syndrome, trisomy 18, and neural tube defects,etc.

5. you should decrease frequency of intercourse or cease sexual contact towards the end of pregnancy because orgasm can cause uterine contractions, due to the pelvic contractions of orgasm and due to prostaglandins.And this can be dangerous for baby and mother.

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