Pregnancy: Overview

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Molar Pregnancy - Topic Overview
Article
10/29/07, Healthwise
A 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
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Uterine Fibroids - Topic Overview
Article
08/16/07, Healthwise
Uterine fibroids are lumps that grow on your uterus. You can have fibroids on the inside, on the outside, or in the wall of your uterus.
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Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More - Topic Overview
Article
07/24/07, Healthwise
A pregnancy of two or more fetuses is called a multiple pregnancy. Multiple fetuses can be the same (identical) or different (fraternal).
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Ectopic Pregnancy - Topic Overview
Article
06/06/07, Healthwise
In a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg travels through a fallopian tube to the uterus. The egg attaches in the uterus and starts to grow. But in an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg attaches (or implants) someplace other than
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Fertility Problems - Topic Overview
Article
04/07/06, Healthwise
You may have fertility problems if you have not been able to get pregnant after trying for at least 1 year. Another word for this is infertility. Infertility may not mean that it is impossible to get pregnant. Often, couples conceive without help in
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Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More - Treatment Overview
Article
07/24/07, Healthwise
It is always important to take extra good care of yourself when pregnant. When carrying twins or more (multiple pregnancy), be sure to eat a balanced and nutritious diet of quality calories, and make sure that you get enough calci
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Placenta Abruptio - Treatment Overview
Article
03/15/06, Healthwise
A placenta that has separated from the uterine wall (placenta abruptio) cannot be repaired. Until its severity can be assessed, placenta abruptio is considered a medical emergency. If you have suspected or diagnosed placenta abruptio, you w
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Gestational Diabetes
Article
01/12/06, Healthwise
If your blood sugar level is too high when you are pregnant, you have gestational diabetes. It usually goes away after the baby is born.
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Pregnancy
Article
11/30/06, Healthwise
This topic covers prepregnancy and pregnancy information, including planning for labor and delivery. For more information, see the topic Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Period.
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Prenatal multivitamins
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01/24/05, Healthwise
Vitamins and minerals are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Vitamins and minerals are found in the foods we eat.
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