How to Get Pregnant With a Fatty Liver

A woman who has been diagnosed with Fatty Liver Disease can get pregnant normally, however may face more complications later in the pregnancy if the condition is not monitored closely. Fatty liver disease is the build-up of triglycerides and other fats inside the liver cells, and can be a temporary or long-term condition. There are two types of fatty liver disease---alcoholic fatty liver disease, caused from consuming too much alcohol on a regular basis and not eating a well-balanced diet; and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease which can occur from eating a poor diet over a long period of time.

Things You'll Need

  • Prenatal vitamins
  • Pregnancy test
  • Ovulation test kit

Instructions

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      Consult with your doctor about your Fatty Liver Disease before trying to become pregnant. Once this is diagnosed, your doctor will recommend that you eat a well balanced diet regularly, as well as avoid all alcohol. Alcohol changes the way that the body breaks down fat cells, and can make the condition much worse. If the disease goes untreated, the liver can begin to shut down and lead to much more complicated health conditions over time. Often, there are little to no symptoms of the condition, but symptoms can include pain under the rib cage on the right side, jaundice of the skin, fever and some swelling.

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      Stick to a well balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains and protein each day. Also drink water and juice regularly, rather than soda or any alcohol. You should make this diet switch for good---however, you will probably start feeling much more energized and healthier within a month or so of starting this diet regimen.

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      Begin taking ovulation tests. These are done much like pregnancy tests, and can be purchased at most major drug stores. Simply place a test strip in a urine sample, for the allotted time on the test directions, and wait for the results. A positive result means you are ovulating and most fertile for the next 12-36 hours. The tests should be taken starting about 6 to 8 days after your period ends. These tests will help you determine when you are ovulating and when your best chances of getting pregnant are. Typically, you begin ovulating 10 to 15 days following your period, but this can differ from person to person.

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      Determine you are ovulating and try to conceive through intercourse. Wait approximately two weeks after intercourse before taking a pregnancy test. A test will not show a result until implantation has occurred. Implantation occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself into the uterine wall, where it will continue developing through the term of the pregnancy. This process takes anywhere from 10 to 14 days, and many times you will not get a valid result on a pregnancy test until you have missed a period.

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      Continue eating a balanced diet, avoiding alcohol and very fatty foods through the pregnancy, and be sure to take your prenatal vitamins regularly. Pregnancy can also cause your fatty liver disease to worsen, and may lead to pre-eclampsia, which is swelling, and a very elevated blood pressure level. This is a very serious condition that needs to be monitored closely by your doctor throughout the pregnancy.

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