Diabetes and Pregnancy Frequently Asked Questions - This publication tells why people with diabetes should get proper health care before and during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects and other complications, such as miscarriage or stillbirth.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/bd/diabetespregnancyfaqs.htm
Group B Streptococcal Disease - This publication provides information on the causes and effects of Group B Strep infections.
http://www.cdc.gov/groupbstrep/
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy - This publication contains information on high blood pressure in pregnancy. It covers the effects of high blood pressure, what preeclampsia is and how it is detected, and ways to prevent problems from occurring during the pregnancy.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/hbp_preg.htm
Parvovirus B19 Infection and Pregnancy - This fact sheet provides information about the parvovirus B19 infection and pregnancy. It describes illnesses caused by this infection (including Fifth Disease) the signs and symptoms, the affects it has during pregnancy, and treatment.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/respiratory/B19&preg.htm
Breech Babies: What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech? (Copyright © AAFP) - This publication provides information on breech pregnancy: what it is, how a baby can be safely delivered, and what an external cephalic version is.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/labor/310.html
Epilepsy and Pregnancy: What You Should Know (Copyright © AAFP) - This fact sheet is for women with epilepsy who become pregnant, including the risks to the mother, the risks for the baby, how to protect you and your baby, and what to expect when you are pregnant.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/illness/243.html
Fifth Disease (Copyright © MOD) - This fact sheet provides information about Fifth disease, a condition caused by parvovirus B19, signs and symptoms, and any complications during pregnancy.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_677.asp
Gestational Diabetes (Copyright © American Diabetes Association) - This fact sheet explains what gestational diabetes is, including how it affects the baby and how it is treated.
http://www.diabetes.org/gestational-diabetes.jsp
Gestational Diabetes: What It Means for Me and My Baby (Copyright © AAFP) - This fact sheet provides information on gestational diabetes including how it can affect you and your baby, what you can do if you have this disease, what changes you should make to your diet, and what you can do to protect you and your baby.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/complications/075.html...
Group B Strep Infection (Copyright © MOD) - This public education fact sheet provides information about the risk of GBS during pregnancy.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_679.asp
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Copyright © APA) - This fact sheet explains what hyperemesis gravidarum is, why it happens, what the symptoms are, how to tell the difference between hyperemesis gravidarum and morning sickness, and what treatments are available.
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/hyperemesisgravidarum.html
Intrauterine Growth Restriction: When Your Baby Stops Growing Before Birth (Copyright © AAFP) - This publication explains what happes when a baby is smaller than normal during pregnancy, what causes intrauterine growth restriction and how to know if your baby is just small or had IUGR.
http://familydoctor.org/313.xml
Miscarriage (Copyright © MOD) - This fact sheet explains some of the reasons why a miscarriage can occur, the tests that can be done following a miscarriage, how to prevent future miscarriages, and the recovery time you should expect before becoming pregnant again.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_1086.asp
Preeclampsia (Copyright © AAFP) - This handout provides information on the symptoms of preeclampsia, possible treatments, and the risks to the woman and her pregnancy.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/complications/064.html...
Preeclampsia (Copyright © Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - Preeclampsia is a common problem during pregnancy. The condition — sometimes referred to as pregnancy-induced hypertension — is defined by high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy. This publication provides general information regarding preeclampsia.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/preeclampsia/DS00583
Shortness of Breath During Pregnancy (Copyright © University of Michigan) - This fact sheet explains the shortness of breath you may experience during your third trimester, as the baby's weight presses on your diaphragm and digestive organs.
http://www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/discomforts/shortnessofbreath.htm...
Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy (Copyright © AAFP) - Toxoplasmosis is an infection that occurs during pregnancy and can affect the unborn child. This fact sheet explains prevention of toxoplasmosis, and treatment methods.
http://familydoctor.org/180.xml
Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy (Copyright © AAFP) - This publication contains information on urinary tract infections (UTI): How it can affect your baby, how it can be treated, and what to do to prevent them from reoccurring.
http://familydoctor.org/497.xml
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