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Pregnancy, Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
Pregnancy, Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
By Heidi Butler
Pregnancy, Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
By Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP
Pregnancy, Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
By Elisa Cinelli
  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Heidi Butler

    Learn about the current legalities regarding receiving abortion pills online and medication abortions performed at home.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Stefanie Miller

    We have provided a comprehensive, accurate guide to the current abortion laws in each state.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Deborah Cruz

    What happens if babies poop while in the womb? Learn about meconium aspiration syndrome and the health effecs on mother and baby.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Stephanie Sokol

    What you should eat if you have gestational diabetes and food ideas to control your blood sugar when pregnant.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Heidi Butler

    Understand the odds of getting pregnant with an IUD and the affect of hormonal and copper IUDs on pregnancy

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Heidi Butler

    Understand the cause and risks of ectopic pregnancy and your options for recovery.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Candace Nagy

    Molar pregnancy happens when fertilization of the egg by sperm goes wrong, resulting in health risks. What to know about an abnormal molar pregnancy.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By HeHe Stewart

    Have you heard of the term "rainbow baby?" A rainbow baby is a baby born after a miscarriage or loss of a baby. Here's how you can celebrate these special babies and prepare for what's next.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Elisa Cinelli

    You may know about Down Syndrome, but do you know what causes it? Genetics expert and educator Elisa Cinelli breaks down what Down Syndrome is, the maternal risk factors, and the types of screening tests for Down Syndrome.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By HeHe Stewart

    One in four women will experience miscarriage, yet no one talks about it. Society has every potential to ‘un-taboo’ miscarriage and loss, but it starts with you. Here's what we can do as a society to start the conversation about miscarriage.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions

    Having trouble carrying to term? Discover the most common causes behind miscarriage and how to find help.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions

    Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops for the first time during pregnancy. Learn about what causes this prenatal condition, testing, and treatment through diet, exercise, and insulin use.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Metta Weaver, DNP, APRN, CNM

    Leg cramps and varicose veins in pregnancy could indicate poor circulation problems. Learn how to treat symptoms of circulation problems in pregnancy.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions
    By Breanna Herring, CNM, ARNP, MSN, DNP

    Learn about ectopic pregnancy, a serious medical condition where a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions

    Shoulder dystocia is an emergency childbirth situation that occurs when the baby's head is delivered but the shoulders seem to be stuck. Get the facts on the risks and solutions, such as episiotomy.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions

    If your pregnancy screened positive for Down syndrome or another genetic disorder, diagnostic tests like chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis give definitive answers. Learn how they work.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions

    Miscarriage, the sudden loss of pregnancy, is common. Learn why miscarriage happens, what to do if you're bleeding or have late or repeated miscarriages, and how to get support after your loss.

  • Pregnancy
    Medical Concerns and Pregnancy Conditions

    There are different types of miscarriage, or loss of pregnancy, including threatened, inevitable, incomplete, complete, or missed miscarriage. Find out what happens with each kind of miscarriage.

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