Ectopic Pregnancy

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Ectopic Pregnancy

What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? Fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tube and then the smooth muscle contractions and the ciliary beat within the fallopian tubes assisting the fertilized egg in its journey into the uterus.  (Cilia are microscopic hairs-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes that beat rhythmically at a frequency of 3.46Hz as they sway!)  In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg fails to implant in a normal position in the…

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Asthma & Pregnancy

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Asthma & Pregnancy

Asthma and Pregnancy Asthma is the most common of the chronic disease that can cause complications in pregnancies.  About 1% of pregnant women have asthma. Even if your asthma is well-controlled prior to getting pregnant, it does not mean it will stay that way during pregnancy.  In about 1/3 of women, asthma can worsen during pregnancy, mainly during the first and last trimester. One-third of pregnant women will experience no change in asthma while a…

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