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Health during Pregnancy

Health concerns during pregnancy and staying healthy!
Pregnancy and Vaccinations
Is it safe to be vaccinated during pregnancy?
Informed Consent in Pregnancy
How to get the information that you need to know about tests and procedures in pregnancy.
Pregnancy and Breast Cancer
How pregnancy can actually protect you against breast cancer.
Colds & Flu in Pregnancy
Answers several frequently asked questions about why pregnant women may get more colds, what cold medications may or may not be safe during pregnancy, antibiotic use during pregnancy, tips for avoiding colds and the flu and how pregnant women can treat a cold if they do get one.
Yeast Infections in Pregnancy
Yeast infections can be more common in pregnancy. Learning how to deal with yeast infections as well as how to prevent them can be key to your comfort.
Alcohol and Pregnancy
A collection of information on the effects of alcohol in pregnancy.
Antidepressants and Pregnancy
A collection of information on the effects of antidepressants and their safety in pregnancy.
Protecting Your Baby
Common substances around your home may be harming your baby.
Belly Button Questions
The belly button of a pregnant woman is such an unusual site. Learn about changes and find the answers to questions like keeping a belly button ring and pain.
Pregnancy and Periodontal Disease
What does gum disease have to do with pregnancy? Potentially a lot!
Arthritis and Pregnancy
Having arthritis complicates motherhood, let About.com Guide, Carol Eustice, help you figure it all out.
Chicken Pox in Pregnancy
Should pregnant women who are exposed to chicken pox or who acquire a chicken pox infection be worried about complications? Find out more about the risks of chicken pox in pregnancy.
Hidden Caffeine
Find out where the caffeine is hiding so that you can avoid it during pregnancy.
Prenatal & Breast Cancer
Does pregnancy effect your risk of breast cancer, from About.com Breat Cancer Guide.
Thyroid & Pregnancy
About.com Guide, Mary Shomon, gives you an extensive look at thyroid disease and pregnancy.
Cancer and Pregnancy
A collection of information on the effects of cancer in pregnancy.
Eating Disorders and Pregnancy
Some answers for those in this scary situation. What will the outcome be and how can you get help?
Epilepsy in Pregnancy
From the American Academy of Family Physicians on planning for pregnancy and beyond with epilepsy.
Flu Shots in Pregnancy
Should you take it?
Health Pregnancy, Healthy Baby
Tips from the FDA on having ah ealthy baby.
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3
Here are some of the most common tests performed during pregnancy.

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