Preterm infant; Preemie; Premie
One of the most important steps to preventing prematurity is to receive prenatal care as early as possible in the pregnancy, and to continue such care until the baby is born. Statistics clearly show that early and good prenatal care reduces the chance of premature birth.
Premature labor can sometimes be treated or delayed by a medication that blocks uterine contractions. Many times, however, attempts to delay premature labor are not...
Read moreThe FDA has issued a new warning about the use of Topamax (topiramate) during pregnancy. Topamax is an anticonvulsant medication also... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 31 weeks, 3 days Size of the Baby: Crown to rump length is over 11 inches! Biggest Obstacle: Scheduling all my... Read more »
Although ovarian cancer has sometimes been described as a silent killer we now know that there are some early warning signs. The earlier... Read more »
Hypertension is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects 1 out of every 3 adults in the United States alone. More so, the... Read more »
Postpartum psychosis is a very serious psychiatric illness that can be life threatening. Across all cultures, it affects approximately 1... Read more »
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Nausea - persistent - in pregnancy; Vomiting - persistent - in pregnancyTreatmentSmall, frequent meals and eating dry foods such as crackers may help... Read more »
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Hydatid mole; Molar pregnancySymptomsAbnormal growth of the womb (uterus) Excessive growth in about half of casesSmaller-than-expected growth in... Read more »
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Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that can actually occur at any time of the day during pregnancy.See also:Hyperemesis gravidarumPregnancy... Read more »
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Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider's office This condition is... Read more »
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Treatment depends on various factors: How much bleeding you had Whether the baby is developed enough to survive outside the uterus How... Read more »