Pregnancy: Overview
Molar Pregnancy - Topic Overview
10/29/07, HealthwiseA molar pregnancy is a mass of tissue (hydatidiform mole) that forms an abnormal placenta inside the uterus. It starts from two or three sets of the father's chromosomes, with none from the mother.1 Even though it is not an
Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - Other Places To Get Help
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Listeriosis
02/23/09, HealthwiseListeriosis is food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) bacterium. In the United States, an estimated 2,500 people become seriously ill with listeriosis each year.1 In pregnant
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Gestational Diabetes
12/04/07, HealthwiseIf your blood sugar level first becomes too high when you are pregnant, you have gestational diabetes. It usually goes away after the baby is born.
How Does Pregnancy Affect My Oral Health?
01/01/03, Academy of General DentistryIt's a myth that calcium is lost from the mother's teeth and "one tooth is lost with every pregnancy." But you may experience some changes in your oral health during pregnancy. The primary change is a surge in hormones-particularly an increase in est
Do Pregnant women really glow?
10/02/06, Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex?Don't worry about lying; the pregnancy glow actually exists and has a biological basis. In pregnancy, blood volume increases by almost 50 percent. This increased blood volume causes the cheeks of women to take on a reddish blush. Pregnancy hormones also cause increased secretions from the oil glands, and this leaves the face nice and shiny. The end result...a beautiful glow.
'My Periods Stopped. I'm in Menopause, Right?'
04/20/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityMenstrual periods commonly stop during chemotherapy or hormonal therapy. This isn't a guarantee that you are menopausal, though.
12 Pregnancy Myths Worth Ignoring
06/27/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityIt's not surprising that a large number of myths have arisen regarding the unique challenges associated with pregnancy. Here are a few that can safely…
Secrets of Fertility
05/10/07, Ask Dr. MaoIf your clock is ticking and you're wondering the best way to get your fertility jump-started, read on.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
11/21/07, HealthwiseWhether you are thinking about getting pregnant or already are expecting, our topics on pregnancy and childbirth can answer your questions. You can find information ranging from how to find out your due date, to exams and tests during eac
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