Let's face it, even when trying to avoid all medications in pregnancy there is occasionally that really bad headache that makes you want to reach for the medicine cabinet. At least one study shows that some of the things in your medicine cabinet, particularly a category of medications called NSAIDs can lead to an increase in heart defects in your baby with first trimester use. That's enough to make you think twice!
The problem is that we don't have enough studies about medications
that moms take in pregnancy. We know that about two thirds of
pregnant women have had at least one medication in pregnancy. To
meet the needs of pregnant women, the FDA announce...
This is a huge opener when it comes to emails I have received over the years. Despite knowing a lot about many things, pregnancy is still a mystery for many of us. So here are some of the many questions surrounding this topic. So, can I get pregnant if...
Dr. Brannon, the Dermatology Guide, tells you all about this common skin rash in pregnancy. "Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, is the most common rash in pregnant women." Find out more about this condition that affects many pregnant women.
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Pregnancy is a time of change. That is such an understatement. I mean seriously, in addition to our bellies growing and expanding, we have to also add swollen feet, often a changes of prescriptions in contact lenses and pregnancy gingivitis. The bleeding and swollen gums are a sign you could be in trouble. In fact it's been shown that women with pregnancy gingivitis have a seven fold increase in the rates of preterm labor.
While the placenta might not be the most thrilling aspect of your birth, you have to acknowledge the amazing abilities it has as it helps your baby through the long nine months of your pregnancy. Find out why your doctor or midwife looks at the placenta in detail after you give birth. (Includes pictures!)
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