- Postpartum Depression (PPD)Read Article >>Mental Health
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last…
- What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?Read Article >>Pregnancy and Childbirth
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…
- Exercise During PregnancyRead Article >>Pregnancy and Childbirth
Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise offers many benefits during a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program while…
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.
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Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise offers many benefits during a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program while…
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Evaluating and Treating Infertility
For couples experiencing infertility, it’s important to evaluate and treat the cause of the problem.
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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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Ending a Pregnancy
Ending a pregnancy is called induced abortion. The decision is made for therapeutic or elective reasons.
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Edema
Edema is a swelling or puffiness of part of the body, usually the feet, ankles and legs. It sometimes occurs…
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Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. It can be dangerous to the mother if…
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Early Pregnancy Loss
An early pregnancy loss is a miscarriage that occurs on its own in the first 20 weeks of the…
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Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development.
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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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Dealing with Pain During Childbirth
Pain is part of labor. It occurs because of the things your body has to do to give birth to…
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Dealing With Hep B and C During Pregnancy
Women who are pregnant and have hepatitis B or C are at risk for passing the virus to their baby…
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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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Cystic Fibrosis Prenatal Screening and Diagnosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that can be detected through prenatal screening.
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and wondering whether the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for you and your baby, the good news is it is. According to scientific data pregnancy increases your risk of a severe COVID-19 infection and…
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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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Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy
It's important to know what skin conditions are common during pregnancy to help identify uncommon conditions that should be seen…
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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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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Second Trimester
Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your…
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First Trimester
The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…