Pregnancy can be quite difficult, especially if the expectant mother develops hyperemesis gravidarum. This temporary but incurable condition takes morning sickness to a new level of awful, preventing women from maintaining a normal existence during pregnancy, and even landing them in the hospital.

hyperemesis gravidarum

Pregnancy is when a woman is carrying a child inside her womb for up to 40+ weeks before giving birth to a baby. This time is known as the gestation period. The embryo develops over the first eight weeks after conception, after which time it is then referred to as the fetus. The length of pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. The first trimester is from fertilization of the egg with sperm (conception), -12 weeks in the womb, the second trimester is week 13 – 28 and the third is weeks 28 – 40+ after which the baby is born.

Pregnancy is the way we reproduce. It comes about by either sexual intercourse or assisted reproductive technology such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Symptoms include missed periods, nausea or vomiting, loss and gain or appetite, frequent urination and tender breasts.

Every pregnancy will be experienced differently. Some women will feel all the symptoms, and other hardly any. Some women may have complications during pregnancy and others not. If you suspect you may be pregnant, you can go to the doctor for an official test, or take a home test, after which you'll need to see a doctor to confirm and then begin the prenatal care for the remainder of your pregnancy.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy myths can be ridiculous sometimes, but the ideas didn't come out of nowhere, and some are actually based on a bit of scientific truth.


Pregnancy is an exciting time. It's a unique experience that varies woman to woman. Some women have a positive experience with pregnancy, while others don't. We break pregnancies down into three trimesters. 

The first trimester shows how your body is adjusting to its new state. During this trimester, women can experience mood swings, weight gain, cramps, and cravings. Some women even begin to feel morning sickness at this point. 


 


The second trimester tends to be easier than the first. Nausea and fatigue might vanish as well. During this trimester, women can experience body aches, itchy/patchy skin, and swelling.


 


The third trimester is like a runner's last lap. The baby does its last bit of growing in this stage. In this trimester women may experience labored breathing, heartburn, and contractions. Once contractions begin happening frequently, the pregnancy's end is in sight!


Family

Family is important. We grow up in them and dream of starting our own. Whether we want two and a half kids and a Golden Retriever or no kids and a condo in Spain, those ideas start brewing early and are bound to change and grow over time.

But creating and managing a household, whatever its makeup, is no easy feat! That's why Facty is here — to provide you with some tips and ideas for getting everything out of your family, whether it's big or small, nuclear or unique, biological or hand-selected. From preparing for a new baby to making the most of retirement, we can help!


Getting Pregnant

Your body is where you reside all of the time. Even when you're asleep, it's hard at work keeping you alive and well. Many of its functions are automatic like your breathing and your metabolism. Sometimes your body can start to break down or malfunction. Often these problems are environmental or genetic, but sometimes they are due to the lifestyle choices that we make.

Preventing these problems can be done by controlling your diet, exercising right, getting enough sleep, and easing up on your indulgences. You don't have to cut out everything indulgent, after all, happiness has some of the best health benefits of all. A healthy lifestyle can be the best preventative medicine. Though preventative care can help, your body can still present issues. Facty Health can be where you go to learn more about the particular issues that you are facing. Whether it is severe (like abscesses, tumors, or STIs) or non-severe (like nosebleeds, canker sores, or rashes), we have got information about it.

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Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

Body

Which nutrients your body will get and how much depends on your diet. Nutrients are chemical substances that help your body maintain tissues, make energy, regulate different processes, etc. Nutrition is the process of taking nutrients from various foods. There are six classes of nutrients: lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, water, minerals, and vitamins.

The third three classes are known as macronutrients because our bodies need them in large quantities. Lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins are unique because they are the only elements that provide the body with energy. Energy is measured in calories.

Water is also a nutrient that some scientists categorize as a macronutrient because our bodies need it in large quantities. Water is quickly lost through sweat and evaporation, so you need to fill up by drinking liquids and eating fruits, vegetables and other foods that contain water.

Consuming a healthy diet with vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy ensures the body has enough nutrients to use.

Food

The foods you eat have a huge influence on your ability to enjoy life. One of the main effects of food is the feeling you get from eating a delicious meal. There are many different chemical substances in food, including macronutrients, micronutrients, water and dietary fiber. Macronutrients, for example, protein, are present in large amounts. Micronutrients are present in smaller quantities, for example, vitamins.

Food can also contain flavors, colors, active substances such as steroids, caffeine and salicylates, additives and natural toxins. Different characteristics of food depend on the presence of chemicals in them.
The chemical nature of food can be changed by preservation, storage and, of course, cooking. Moreover, food chemicals can interact with each other. For example, the way in which our bodies absorb carbohydrates depends on dietary fiber, even though our bodies don't absorb the fiber itself.

Which foods you eat have long-term effects on your health. Healthy foods help prevent some chronic diseases and decrease recovery periods from the disease.

Nutrition

From conception to delivery, there are some significant differences between singleton and twin pregnancies.

Twin pregnancy

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Anatomy

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Reproductive System

Is it safe to dye your hair during pregnancy? The research isn't conclusive, but here's what experts do know.

An anembryonic pregnancy occurs when a gestational sac forms, but an embryo fails to develop. This condition is also called a blighted ovum.

blighted ovum

Despite what we often hear, cholesterol is essential for the body to survive. Cholesterol is responsible for building the structure of our cell walls, producing digestive bile acids in the intestines, aiding the body in producing vitamin D, and assisting the body with certain hormones.

high cholesterol

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Cholesterol

In a molar pregnancy, abnormal cells develop in the uterus, with or without a fetus. Women often experience the same symptoms as a regular pregnancy.

Morning sickness symptoms begin between four to eight weeks after conception. They usually fade after the first trimester but can last longer.

remedies for morning sickness

The mucus plug forms during pregnancy and covers the opening of the uterus. It protects against infection and falls out prior to labor.

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