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Lupus and Pregnancy
If you have lupus and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, plan ahead for adequate medical care before, during…
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Morning Sickness
Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very…
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged.
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Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy
Not only is getting a flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it will also help to protect both you…
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Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are important for adults for staying healthy as they age.
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Circumcision
Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. It’s usually…
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Pregnancy: Making Choices
Pregnancy is an important milestone with a lot of choices and questions. Learn all you can to make the choices…
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Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a condition women can get while pregnant. It involves an increase in blood pressure and signs of damage…
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Taking Medicine While Breastfeeding
Certain medicines taken during breastfeeding can affect you or your baby through your breast milk.
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Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS) and are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor beforehand.
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What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?
A baby is breech when it is in a headfirst position prior to birth. There are several ways to try…
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Congenital Heart Disease: How to Care for Your Baby and Yourself
Caring for a baby with a congenital heart defect can be stressful. There are many things you can do to…
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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a cancer-causing, synthetic female hormone given to pregnant women between 1938 and 1971.
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist.
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Caring for Your Premature Baby
A premature baby is one that is born before the 37th week of pregnancy and can require a lot of…
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy in 1% to 3% of all pregnant women. It usually begins in the second…
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Rh Incompatibility
Rh incompatibility is a mismatched blood type between a pregnant mother and the baby she is carrying.
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Epilepsy and Pregnancy
Women who have epilepsy are at higher risk for complications during pregnancy, making medical care before, during, and after their…
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Cystic Fibrosis Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that can be detected through prenatal screening.
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Pregnancy After 35: Advanced Maternal Age
Becoming pregnant at age 35 or older can present additional medical challenges to you and your baby.
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