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Side Effects of Internal Uterine Devices

October 7th 2009 15:07

Internal Uterine Devices, or IUD, is an internal birth control option. There are only a few brands of IUDs, and you'll find that more women and doctors will prefer oral contraceptive over internal due to the slightly elevated risks and side effects associated with intraunterine devices.

When you go in for your placement appointment, your cervix will be dilated in order to properly measure the uterus in order to insert the IUD, which can be very uncomfortable and in some cases painful.

If the IUD isn't inserted properly, you are at higher risk for bacteria in your uterus. The insertion process can also increase the risk for pelvic inflammatory disease within the first 20 days. If you are at a high risk of endocarditis, youll want to make sure that you are prescribed antibiotics before having the IUD inserted to help decrease the risk of infection to your heart valves.

After having the IUD inserted, you can have heavier and/or more painful periods, especially after the first few months. In many cases, menstrual discomfort is the most common reason to have the device removed.

Intrautinerine devices do not protect against STDs or pelvic inflammatory disease, like some of the other hormonal contraceptives can.

Other complications or concerns with internal uterine devices can include:

* Complications with uterine perforation
* The strings can sometimes be felt by men during intercourse.

* Higher percent of ectopic pregnancies while using IUD than with other forms of contraceptives. The risk of an ectopic pregnancy is about 3-4%.
* Increases risk of miscarriage during the second trimester if you become pregnant while using the device and do not have it removed. (Odds of becoming pregnant is about 1%)
* Increases risk of premature delivery if pregnant and you still have the IUD in place.
* Associated with infections associated with miscarriage if you keep the device in place while pregnant.

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Raising a Child is Expensive

August 17th 2009 18:33

It's always been expensive to raise a child, but have you ever sat down and really looked at what all you've spent or will have to spend? Well, studies show that the average middle-income family spends about $221,000 to raise a child through age 17, which means that doesn't count college expenses.

Families that earn more, spend more...

Families with more income spend more money on child-related costs, the report said. A two-parent family that earns less than $57,000 annually will spend about $160,000 on a child from birth through high school. Those with an income between $57,000 and $99,000 spend about $221,000 and those with higher incomes are expected to spend roughly $367,000 through age 17.

The same studies show that single parents making less than $57,000 and spend about 7% less when compared to two parent households.

Although, children come with their benefits, they're plain expensive to raise, which is why so many cases, couples carefully plan when they are going to have their first child, and most of their children thereafter. Those couples who didn't plan their first, will generally plan the rest.

You'll also find that raising a child is the highest in urban northeast location and lowest in urban south and rural locations, so keep in mind where you live as to what you'll probably end up spending when raising even just one child.

Over time, as more studies have been performed, it's been found that it costs more now to raise a young child than it ever has.

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Prevent SIDS in Sleeping Babies

May 20th 2009 13:15

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is probably one of the scariest concerns with new moms because it's not 100% understood, but over the past 15 years, SIDS has been reduced by at least 50%. New moms should highly consider following as many of the practices that can reduce the risk of SIDS as possible. Just keep in mind that about one in every five SIDS cases occurs when the child is in the care of someone other than the parent, so keep in mind that you give your child's caregivers all the important tips and risk reducers that you can in order to keep your baby safe when you are not around.

Buy a Good Mattress By using an extra firm or super firm crib mattress, the risk of SIDS is 5 times lower than if you use a soft mattress. A baby's airways can be easily blocked if his face sinks into a soft surface. Also remember to remove any pillows, stuffed animals, crib bumpers, or any other soft objects which could block the baby's face while he sleeps.

Turn on a Small Fan By keeping the air circulating while your baby sleeps, you can prevent carbon dioxide buildup, which can reduce the risk of SIDS by 72%.

Provide a Pacifier By letting your baby suck on a pacifier, while sleeping will prevent him from falling into a deep sleep because he's going to be constantly sucking on the "binky," which can reduce the risk of SIDS by 90%. Light sleepers are more likely to wake up if their airways get blocked.

Ban Second-Hand Smoke Tobacco smoke can cause changes in an infant's brain that can interfere with the way the brain regulates breathing, which can increase the risk of SIDS.

Keep The Crib Near By keeping your baby in the room with your, you can potentially reduce the risk of SIDS because parents have a heightened sense of alertness and vigilance when the baby is nearby. That doesn't mean sleep with the baby in the bed with you; just have the crib in the same room. If you opt to have the baby sleep in the bed with your, you can increase SIDS risk by 40% because it's that much easier to roll over and block your baby's face. (Although, many parents feel they are even more alert when the baby is in the same bed.)

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