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Pregnancy Pains
Common Pregnancy Pains During pregnancy, your body goes through numerous changes as it supports the healthy development of your baby and prepares for delivery. With these changes, you will probably...
View ArticleZika Virus and Pregnancy
The Zika virus and pregnancy is a hot topic for women and doctors worldwide. Many are wondering what the Zika virus is, what are the symptoms are, the treatments available, prevention and how it...
View ArticleWhat is a High-Risk Pregnancy?
What Does the Term High-Risk Pregnancy Mean? The term “high-risk pregnancy” suggests that in order to have a healthy and successful pregnancy and delivery, extra care is needed. This is often the case...
View ArticleTrichomoniasis During Pregnancy
Trichomoniasis [trik-uh-muh-naya-sis], or “trich,” is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) spread through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activities. The infection is treatable and can be cured...
View ArticlePolyhydramnios: High Amniotic Fluid During Pregnancy
Polyhydramnios or commonly referred to as “Poly,” is a relatively rare condition that happens in about one percent of pregnancies. Polyhydramnios occurs when excess amniotic fluid accumulates in the...
View ArticleChlamydia During Pregnancy
Navigating pregnancy is difficult enough, but the addition of having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) like chlamydia during pregnancy can add more stress. If you think you may have an STI during...
View ArticleEpstein-Barr Virus (EBV) And Infectious Mononucleosis
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), or human herpes virus 4, is a part of the human herpes virus family and is the most common human virus. Most people will have evidence (antibodies to EBV in their blood)...
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Ovarian Cancer During Pregnancy
The nine months of pregnancy can be an exciting part of a mother’s life but can become very challenging when faced with a cancer diagnosis. If you are having symptoms that concern you and are...
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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...
View ArticlePreeclampsia
Preeclampsia Causes, Treatment and Prevention Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs only during pregnancy. Some symptoms may include high blood pressure and protein in the urine, occurring after week...
View ArticleHigh Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
High blood pressure is a serious concern during pregnancy, especially for women who have chronic Hypertension. Chronic hypertension refers to high blood pressure which is already present before...
View ArticleOvarian Cancer Terms To Know
If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, then there has undoubtedly been a lot of the words below thrown around. Maybe you don’t feel like you have the extra time to ask your doctor, or you want...
View ArticleBed Rest During Pregnancy
Bed rest is commonly prescribed during pregnancy to alleviate certain pregnancy complications. Some women know it is coming because of their medical history, whereas others are surprised during a...
View ArticleUmbilical Cord Prolapse and Compression
What is Umbilical Cord Prolapse? Sometimes, before or during labor, the umbilical cord can slip through the cervix after your water breaks, preceding the baby into the birth canal. The cord may even...
View ArticleGestational Hypertension: Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)
Gestational Hypertension also referred to as Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH) is a condition characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy. Gestational Hypertension can lead to a serious...
View ArticleEpilepsy and Pregnancy
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder or group of disorders characterized by recurrent, unpredictable seizures. A seizure is a temporary physiological dysfunction of the brain, in which neurons will produce...
View ArticleBlood Clots During Pregnancy
Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Blood clots are serious concerns and even more so while you are pregnant. Developing a blood clot while pregnant has additional risks or concerns because of your...
View ArticleGenital Warts During Pregnancy
What are the symptoms of genital warts during pregnancy? Is my baby safe if I have genital warts while pregnant? How do you treat genital warts during pregnancy? These are questions no expecting...
View ArticleSexually 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...
View ArticleGenital Herpes
Genital herpes, also known as herpes simplex virus (HSV), is a viral infection that affects nearly 1,600,000 new individuals each year. Approximately 45 million Americans are currently infected with...
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