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Can I Give Birth Safely if I have Coronavirus?

The coronavirus outbreak is spreading and pregnant women are worried about giving birth if they have COVID-19, the official name of the virus. Hospitals and maternity wards have protocols in place to...

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Stomach Pain in Pregnancy

Stomach Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatment Upper stomach pain pain during pregnancy can be a normal part of the process as your body changes to accommodate your growing baby. While there are...

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Pregnancy Complications

What are some of the common pregnancy complications you may experience? Most common pregnancy complications: Ectopic Pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancies can be caused by an STD, such as chlamydia, or an...

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Signs of Miscarriage

A pregnancy that ends on its own within the first 20 weeks of gestation is called a miscarriage. It is the most common type of pregnancy loss. Studies reveal that anywhere from 10-25% of all clinically...

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Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs only during pregnancy. Some symptoms may include high blood pressure and protein in the urine, usually occurring after week 20 of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is...

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First-Trimester Screening

The First-Trimester Screening is an early optional non-invasive evaluation that combines a maternal blood screening test with an ultrasound evaluation of the fetus to identify risks for specific...

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Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus. Most cases occur in the fallopian tube and are thus sometimes called tubal pregnancies. The...

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes...

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) during Pregnancy

It is possible to become infected by a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) during pregnancy. Pregnant women should talk to their doctors about getting tested for STDs and STIs, some doctors many not...

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Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy

Approximately 10% – 30% of pregnant women will experience bacterial vaginosis (BV) during their pregnancy. BV is characterized by a shift from a healthy vaginal microbiome – one dominated by...

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