American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘Pregnant Women’
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Genetic Testing: What You Should Know
Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure…
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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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Breastfeeding: How to Pump and Store Your Breast Milk
Pumping and storing breast milk allows you to continue to feed your baby breast milk through a bottle.
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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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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
It is normal to feel the “baby blues” for a few weeks after giving birth, but postpartum depression can have…
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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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Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs During Pregnancy
Even minor usage of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs during your pregnancy can cause serious risks for the health of your…
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Viral Infections During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections to protect you and your baby.
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Pregnancy with Multiples
Pregnancy with multiples is more common than ever, but it is considered a high-risk pregnancy for you and the…
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Postpartum Health
Your body goes through a lot of changes after you give birth. Some of these can be life-threatening. It’s important…
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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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Postpartum Depression Action Plan
Postpartum depression is a mental health condition that affects women after giving birth.
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a term that describes an unborn baby who isn’t growing at the normal rate inside…
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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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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol, or DES, is a synthetic form of estrogen given to millions of pregnant women from 1938-1971 to prevent complications…
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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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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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Premature Birth
When a baby is born prematurely, he or she can have health problems. That’s because some organs are still developing…
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OTC Medicines and Pregnancy
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those you can buy without a prescription. Many OTC medicines haven’t been well studied for safety…
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Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning.
