Womb Within

July 19th, 2008

ABCs of pregnancy: H is for…

H is also for…
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG): This is the hormone that is produced during pregnancy.
Hyperemesis gravidarum: This is the official term for severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This is much more than the usual morning sickness and can result in the mother being admitted to the hospital to be rehydrated.
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July 18th, 2008

Part 2: Ectopic pregnancy: a visitor shares her story

Yesterday, I posted part 1 of a piece called Ectopic pregnancy: A visitor shares her story.  Here is the second part of the story:

Two days after receiving a second injection of methotrexate, horrible pain struck me around 10pm and left me paralyzed.  I was unable to move anything but my arms.  It took […]

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