Is Spotting Early in Pregnancy a Problem
I have had some vaginal discharge and spotting for two weeks now, is that a problem?
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Obesity Guidelines
First federal obesity guidelines released on 6/17/1998
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Decision Tool: Should I Deliver In The Hospital Or Not?
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A Labor and Delivery Nurse's Birth Plan
Birth plans are common these days. Here is a birthplan written by a labor and delivery nurse.
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
Based on what we know at this time, compared to non-pregnant people, pregnant people are at an increased risk for severe illness and death from COVID-19.
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The Mathematics of Pregnancy and Fertility
“Measure what is measurable, and make measurable what is not so” (Galileo Galilei)
What's math got to do with it with getting pregnant and pregnancy? This deals with all aspects of pregnancy. ... read more »
Choosing Your Pregnancy Health Care Provider
Choosing your pregnancy health care provider is one of the most important decisions you will make for your pregnancy.
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Preeclampsia and Pregnancy
Last week I saw a patient for her first prenatal visit. She was 8 weeks pregnant and her pregnancy was achieved with IVF (in vitro fertilization).
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Crohn’s Disease in Pregnancy
Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder.Typically, the body can tell the difference between native and foreignsubstances, but patients with Crohn's Disease lack this ability.
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Pregnancy and Maternity Insurance Guide
Health insurance is a top early pregnancy concern to pay for prenatal care, labor, and delivery. Will your health insurance cover pregnancy? What if you don't have health insurance? Check out our Pregnancy/Maternity Insurance Guide.
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Can You Lose Your Sense of Smell During Pregnancy?
Losing your taste or smell during pregnancy is not that unusual but could also indicate a COVID-19 infection
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Can I Have a Healthy Pregnancy at 41 Years ... or Older?
A woman should never assume that just because she has reached age 40, she cannot have a healthy pregnancy.
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Chapped Lips During Pregnancy
One such sign is dry, cracked lips. If you’re not prone to chapped lips when not pregnant, there’s a really good chance this new condition was brought on by your thirsty baby.
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21 Creative Ways to Announce That You Are Pregnant
Discovering you're pregnant is almost as good as the reaction on your partner's face when you share the good news. Check out these 21 creative and unique ways to make them smile.
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Pregnancy Guide For Women 35 and Older
Women over 35 may have more pregnancy complications.
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Getting Pregnant After Age 40
Pregnancy in your 40s can be a challenge.
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The New Preconception and Prenatal Care in the Age of COVID-19
New rules for prenatal care in the age of COVID-19
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Pregnancy Acronyms and Abbreviations
Our complete list of pregnancy and fertility acronyms and abbreviations.
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Top 7 Things To Do When You Find Out You Are Pregnant
When you take your pregnancy test and it turns out positive, there are a few things you should do first so you can take your whole pregnancy test one step at a time.
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Pregnant or Want To Be? You Must Lessen Your Stress
Many pregnant women are under stress. Coping with stress in pregnancy is important to improve pregnancy outcome.
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Urinary Incontinence and Pregnancy
The growing belly that is so beautiful during pregnancy can also cause some embarrassing side effects; sneezing, laughing or coughing may lead you to experience some urinary incontinence during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy Guide: I Am Pregnant
Learn early symptoms, diet, weight gain, and weekly fetal development.
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Vaccinations and Immunizations Before, During and After Pregnancy
There are certain vaccinations which are safe during pregnancy while others are contraindicated. See the complete list here.
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Kleihauer-Betke Test
The Kleihauer–Betke ("KB") test is a blood test done on a pregnant woman. It is a blood test used to measure the amount of fetal blood (eg fetal hemoglobin) transferred from a fetus to a mother's bloodstream. It is named after Enno Kleihauer and Klaus Betke who described it in 1957. The test can be done during pregnancy or shortly after delivery. ... read more »
First Trimester of Pregnancy and Your Relationship
The first trimester of pregnancy can be one of the most important and challenging for a relationship. As a result, you can expect your relationship and intimacy to change throughout the first trimester.
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Scombroid Fish Poisoning and Pregnancy
Scombroid food poisoning is a foodborne illness that results from eating spoiled (decayed) fish. As histamine is also the natural agent involved in allergic reactions, scombroid food poisoning often gets misidentified as a food allergy.
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babyMed Pregnancy and Fertility Guides
Let babyMed guide you through preconception, getting pregnant, pregnancy and having a healthy baby.
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All About Pregnancy Spotting
Pregnancy spotting is common in pregnancy, but that make it any easier to accept. During different times in gestation, pregnancy spotting can occur and the cause will be dependent on several factors.
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Counting Fetal Movements - The Baby Kick Count
Every pregnant woman should learn how to count her baby's movements.
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All About Prenatal Care
Prenatal care helps you improve your baby's health and your own!
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Slow Rising hCG Levels
Slow rising hCG levels in early pregnancy
hCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours very early in pregnancy, when the hCG is below 6,000 mIU/ml. A rise above 35% in 48 hours is still considered normal and a rise below 35% in 48 hours is generally considered abnormal. ... read more »
What Happens To My Baby in the First Trimester?
Your body goes through many changes throughout the first trimester, as does your baby. Here are some things that will happen as your baby goes through the first 12 weeks of life.
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Thriving During Pregnancy Amid the Coronavirus Threat
The constant news stream on the current Coronavirus outbreak can be overwhelming. New information is being shared hour by hour as we all attempt to find out as much as we can to protect ourselves and others. Here are some tips to help get you through this volatile time!
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The Importance of Your Blood Rh Factor
Many of the complications that could arise during your pregnancy are unpredictable. Sometimes, your body acts in unexpected ways and the health of you and your baby could be compromised during gestation.
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Calculation of the Estimated Due Date
It is very important that the dating of the pregnancy, finding the right due date, is accurate because most decisions in pregnancy relate to having the right due date.
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What Can Be Used to Test Paternity?
While the cheek swab is the most common method to test paternity, any bodily fluid that contains DNA or cells can be used for the test.
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How to Include Your Partner in the Pregnancy Process
Pregnancy is arguably all about the women because they’re the ones that
carry around the child for nine months before giving birth.
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Maternal Mortality Causes and Prevention
The U.S. is the country with the highest proportion of maternal deaths among all developed nations. Here is a graph from the CDC database on maternal U.S. deaths.
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy During and After Pregnancy
Cardiomyopathy is a rare type of heart disease usually associated with heart failure. It may occur during or after pregnancy.
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Is It Time to Switch to Stretchy Pants?
I have a rule for myself to never leave the house in sweatpants. Call me
vain, but I find sweatpants in public to be generally offensive, and
never have I left the house feeling so lazy that I couldn’t find an old
pair of jeans to throw on.
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What Is a Cryptic or Stealth Pregnancy?
Believe it or not, some pregnant women are apparently not aware that they are pregnant until they go into labor and deliver the baby. A cryptic pregnancy is a mysterious or obscure, hidden pregnancy.
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Third Trimester of Pregnancy and Your Relationship
Pregnancy can be a thrilling time for couples, yet, you and your partner are not always on the same page mentally, physically, or emotionally. This can sometimes be a source of friction so it helps to be on the lookout for potential miscommunications.
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Second Trimester of Pregnancy and Your Relationship
Have you ever noticed that despite all the "joys of motherhood" cards, ads, commercials, etc. that exist, you'll rarely hear about the joys of pregnancy. Much of that probably has to do with the first trimester and all of the nausea and changes that come along with it.
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Sleep During Pregnancy
You should sleep in the position that's most comfortable for you during pregnancy, though the left side appears safer than the back or right side.
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Ask Dr. Amos: Fertility and Pregnancy Questions
Dr. Amos answers your fertility and pregnancy questions!
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What Is a Viable Pregnancy and a Nonviable Pregnancy?
The term "viability" may apply to the baby potentially surviving if born prematurely, and it also may mean that the fetus is still alive inside the uterus.
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Holiday Gift Guide for Moms and Dads-to-be
There’s enough stress whirling around during the holidays, and the last thing you need to be doing is worrying over finding the perfect gift. Don’t worry — we did it for you.
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Why Do I Have Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy?
One of the most concerning for many pregnant women is pelvic pain. Pelvic pain can be attributed to more than just the weight of the uterus and fetus and it is not always associated with labor.
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Allergies in Pregnancy
Women who suffer from allergies may find that they get better, stay the same, or feel even worse in pregnancy — each individual's response is different.
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Your New Year Fertility and Pregnancy Guide
Is this the year you will get pregnant? Have your baby? Start a family?
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