| Tay-Sachs: Genetic disease affecting more babies not thought to be ...
FAIRFIELD, Pa. -- When Lisa and Rick Wivell's second child, Lacie, was born, she was a healthy 6 pounds, 13 ounces -- or so they thought. Her first six months of life were similar to most babies, except for an eye that seemed a bit lazy and her head, which she seemed to keep cocked to the side. The Wivells mentioned their concerns at Lacie's 6-month appointment, which started a landslide in their life they could never have imagined. After being referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist, the Wivells got news they never dreamed they would hear. Their daughter had Tay-Sachs disease and would be lucky to live until she was 5. "I didn't believe it for a month," Mrs. Wivell said. "In my mind it was a fluke. I kept putting guards up. I didn't want anybody to know. I could not get to the level that my daughter was going to die." Tay-Sachs, a fatal inherited disease of the central nervous system, occurs most frequently in descendants of Central and Eastern European Jews.
Early Pregnancy Symptoms
The onset and degree of pregnancy symptoms will vary within women. Many women experience them within days of conception, others take a few weeks before pregnancy symptoms kick in and a lucky few feel no discomfort at all. The early pregnancy symptoms listed on this page generally can be felt once implantation occurs (8 - 10 days from ovulation) and will lessen after the first trimester.
It is frustrating to realize that many pregnancy symptoms are very similar to those that occur right before menstruating. However, combined with high temperatures and a longer luteal phase - they are key indications that you have achieved pregnancy success!
Other Common Pregnancy Symptoms
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.
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