Caffeine and Prengnancy

There seems to be a consensus among health professionals that caffeine and pregnancy do not go together.  But if it’s true that caffeine and pregnancy do not go together, what are the parameters of such a mixture?  Most studies show that women who had more than 200 miligrams of caffeine daily doubled their risk of miscarriage.  Of course this  does not necessarily mean that all women should should cut out caffeine.  Each woman’s body is unique and she should be in contact with her OBGYN to know what is right for her.

Home Pregnancy Test

A home pregnancy test is an important part of pregnancy. Waiting for the answer can be excruciatingly unnerving, but getting the answer you want needs some important info.

Home Pregnancy Tests use the hormone called HCG. HCG starts rising after the first 10 days after conception. It is important to take any home pregnancy test at this point for maximal results.

HCG Levels in Pregnancy

HCG is not only important in hormone integral to the accuracy of pregnancy tests, but HCG levels in pregnancy are important for other reasons as well.

HCG levels in pregnancy are important because it maintains progesterone production, maintains the endometrium, stimulates fetal gonad development and androgen synthesis by the fetal testes, and stimulate the secretion of estrogen and development of the placenta.