Anemia Information on iron counts, and raising your iron during pregnancy. Antibodies & Blood Related Illness Antibody related disorders, particularly as it relates to pregnancy loss. Asthma & Pregnancy During pregnancy asthma can be even worse, or it can be better. Learn what you need to know about asthma medications and treatment. Bed Rest Sometimes bedrest is best for pregnancy. Learn when it's helpful and about the degrees of bedrest. Bleeding in Pregnancy Bleeding in pregnancy is very scary. Learn what the potential causes are and what you need to do. Breech Babies Less than 4% of babies will be breech at term. Learn the medical and non-medical ways to turn them and the best way to give birth to these upside down kids. Cancer in Pregnancy A look at molar pregnancy, cervical and breast cancer during pregnancy, including treatment. Choroid Plexus Cysts These cysts are found on ultrasound examination, and frequently disappear before birth. Learn more. DES & Pregnancy If your mother took DES your pregnancy could be in jeopardy. Diabetes & Pregnancy Whether you're diet controlled or insulin dependent this information will help you. Down Syndrome & Trisomies Information on Down Syndrome and other trisomies. Fetal Surgery & Illness Fetal surgery is a new frontier, but it's being done more often. Group B Strep 40% of women carry this bacteria. It can have severe effects on pregnancy and newborns. Learn what you need to know about screening and treatment. HELLP Syndrome This is a rare complication of pregnancy. Learn what you need to know. High-Risk Pregnancy How to live with a high risk pregnancy and some definitions on what constitutes a high risk pregnancy. Hypertension & Preeclampsia Blood pressure problems may be quite hazardous to you and baby. Here are treatment options and detection information. Incompetent Cervix & Cerclage How is this diagnosed and what do you do about it? Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) This can be very serious for your baby. Learn about prevention and diagnosis. Miscarriage 30% of pregnancies will end this way. What you need to know about causes and grieving. Placental Problems & Functions How the placenta works and disorders that may affect pregnancy, like abruption and placenta previa. Postpartum Depression Many women expect the baby blues, but depression throws them for a loop. Some women are more susceptible to PPD. Learn what you need before you experience it. Pregnancy Loss Where to look for help, support and memorials. Information on causes and prevention, including subsequent pregnancies. Preterm Labor & Low Birth Weight Prevention, detection and treatment are discussed. Includes preterm babies. Rh Factor Rh factor can complicate your pregnancy. Here you'll find information on testing, rhogam, isoimmunization and more. Sexually Transmitted Disease and Pregnancy Having an STD can create some difficulties during pregnancy. Learn about screening and treatment.
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