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The most easy, convenient and fast to know if you are pregnant is through a pregnancy test. You can get them at any pharmacy and there are even sites like UNITEST, who sell via the Internet, so you can buy it from the comfort of your home.

It is important to test not only acquire but also how to use it. Otherwise, we will invade the question of whether we will have done well. With this kind of thing is important to have a definitive answer and secure to prevent anxiety and distress that brings insecurity.

The pregnancy test can be done any time of day, however, for safety, it is recommended to do it with the first morning urine, as this is the one with the highest concentration of hormones.

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Ectopic Pregnancy

It is a complication of early pregnancy and is a major cause of maternal death in the world and in some countries it is in the first place. In recent years their frequency has increased six times.

Considerations
Ectopic pregnancy is the implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterus or womb. There are several structures where the nest egg can abnormally, but between 70 and 90% of cases occur in one of the two fallopian tubes (the tubes through which migrates the egg or female sex cell, but also can be implemented in the ovaries (where eggs are produced) in the cervix and in some cases less, out of the reproductive organs in the abdominal cavity.

Causes
This condition is due to any factor that generates blocked fallopian tubes, which causes the egg can not reach the uterus. There has been a correlation between this condition and suffering or have suffered from sexually transmitted diseases that cause infections in the fallopian tubes, suffering or have suffered from pelvic inflammatory disease, smoking over 20 cigarettes a day, surgical sterilization, and use intrauterine device among others. Furthermore, this disease has a high recurrence rate.

Events
The woman complains of pain mainly in the lower abdomen or pelvic area also may have abnormal vaginal bleeding, nausea, vomiting and signs of pregnancy include: suspension of the menstrual period and swelling and breast pain. In severe cases, severe abdominal pain, dizziness and loss of consciousness, which, if due to internal bleeding can lead to shock and death of the person concerned.

Ectopic Pregnancy

One of the main complications that can occur during the early stages of pregnancy are called ectopic pregnancies.  These develop when a fertilized egg implants anywhere outside the uterine lining. Most of the time, the egg will implant in the fallopian tubes, which is why this type of pregnancy is known as ectopic pregnancy or tubal pregnancy. However, the ovum and might also be implemented in any of the ovaries, cervix or abdomen. Ectopic pregnancies never reach fruition.

When the fertilized egg begins to grow in the wrong place, it can cause the body where it has implanted damage. This is why ectopic pregnancies are potentially hazardous to the health of women who are experiencing. However, it should be. Recognizing the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy early, not only help save his life but will also decrease your risk of scarring and future fertility problems.

The pain is spasmodic, crampy, usually begins on one side and then spreads throughout the abdomen. They also often sore shoulders. Bleeding spots appear brown or slight vaginal bleeding a few days before the onset of pain. Experts say there is more risk of having an ectopic pregnancy if: – the mother has pelvic inflammatory disease – a history of endometriosis The most recent studies do not relate to the use of intrauterine devices and other with alterations in the embryo itself predisposing ectopic nidation.

The latest technologies have to stop this type of pregnancy without the mother can have serious consequences. Laparoscopic surgery is the preferred method. Is made from two very small incisions, one in the navel to insert the laparoscope to see at all times the status of the embryo and the other in the lower abdomen, to intervene. You can also use drugs that help remove the embryo from the fallopian tube. Unless the tube has been badly damaged, these procedures can maintain the chances of a successful subsequent pregnancy. Then he continues to study the hCG levels to ensure that not all debris left in the pregnancy.

RH negative factor in pregnancy

During childbirth, or during an abortion, the passage of a baby whose blood is Rh positive factor to an Rh negative mother makes it generate antibodies against Rh positive blood, the same way that occurs, for example, antibodies against certain viruses.

In a subsequent pregnancy if the baby is positive again, the antibodies produced previously and circulating in maternal blood, attack the baby’s red blood cells, destroying them and producing a syndrome that can be severe and even determining death in utero.

To prevent these disadvantages there is a vaccine. This is a specific hyperimmune gamma globulin, of which there are several brands on the market. They can only be used under prescription and medical indication.

Generally apply two doses of hyperimmune gamma globulin. The first, during the 28th week of pregnancy, although at that stage of gestation is not known if the baby is positive or negative factor, and the second dose within 72 hours after birth, in case the baby is RH positive. This avoids the generation of antibodies to RH by the mother. Therefore, if a future pregnancy, the baby is RH positive, it will affect you. Currently, some obstetricians choose to apply a single dose parto.El after blood contact can also occur via a drive puncture (amniocentesis), and / or during an ectopic pregnancy, so the obstetrician will assess the need for the vaccine in these situations.

In the case of a baby born with a negative RH factor need not apply the vaccine and that the mother will produce antibodies to have the same blood factor your child.

During pregnancy, women are subjected to RH negative blood a study called direct Coombs test which serves to detect antibodies that attack the red blood cells in circulation.

In which case where both parents have Rh negative, the baby will inherit the same factor to them.