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Pregnancy Complications
by
Mary R.
Posted
Tue 02 Dec 2008 11:50am
Countless aches, pains, and other physical changes pop up during pregnancy. Most of the time, they are no more than signs of normal pregnancy. But sometimes, physical symptoms can warn of a serious problem. Get educated so you can spot any changes that might be dangerous for you and your baby
Common Complications
* Gestational diabetes ...
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Pregnant vaginal discharge
by
AtYourCervix
Posted
Fri 05 Oct 2012 8:51pm
Leukorrhea: the normal discharge of pregnancy. Can be white, creamy, or clear. Yes, it increases with pregnancy, more so the closer you get to your due date. Normal, normal, normal. It can look like mucus, or like snot, especially in the last weeks of pregnancy. Normal, normal, normal!
But, if you have anything that is
Clumpy like cottag ...
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She certainly looked pregnant
by
AtYourCervix
Posted
Sat 04 Jul 2009 9:14pm
But, she was not pregnant. Not one bit.
The woman presented to L&D with c/o contractions. She looked to be about 34-38 weeks pregnant, with a gravid abdomen. She had the waddle going on.
Once she was taken into a triage room, the nurse tried to find fetal heart tones. Nothing. Not even placental swooshing sounds. The nurse called th ...
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Taking Care of Early Pregnancy
by
Dave W

Posted
Thu 01 Sep 2011 8:01am
A fifth (20%) of UK mothers feel they were not offered adequate antenatal care during their pregnancythe period from conception to birth, according to an alarming new survey commissioned by The London Clinic.
More than half (57%) of the 2,000 women questioned admitted they would like to ...
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Part #4 Babies After 40: The Hidden Health Risks of Mid-Life Pregnancy
by
SouadDreyfus
Posted
Wed 29 Jul 2009 12:27am
Information sharing is key to making a solid decision regarding your health and pregnency. Although many women want to be surrogates well into their 40's these issues that Open Arms has been posting about are very real concerns to Intended Parents and Clinical staff. These are just some of the reasons that older women are often passed over when ...
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Adjustments
by
Tina
Posted
Wed 14 Oct 2009 10:02pm
As the title subtly hints to, J and I have been experiencing some pretty big adjustments over the last week. I know you are thinking, "Well of course you are, you are pregnant!"
Some of these have been adjustments we knew were coming and others we were surprised at how soon they have arrived.
I want to start out by letting y'all know ...
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Pregnancy Trimester | Your Pregnancy Guide
by
hipchickheather
Posted
Sun 08 May 2011 8:49pm
First Trimester
Second Trimester
Third Trimester
Your First Trimester
Your first trimester refers to the first three months of your pregnancy. Even before you decide to get pregnant, you should prepare your body. Increasing folic acid, staying away from medications that aren’t needed, stayi ...
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What are the causes of abdominal pain during pregnancy?
by
rita359
Posted
Thu 25 Apr 2013 8:13am
Experiencing abdominal pain during pregnancy is not uncommon. During the very first weeks of pregnancy, women may experience lower abdominal pain which is similar to menstrual cramps, and is usually a sign that the uterus is preparing for the changes during pregnancy. When the uterus is growing, it puts pressure on the abdomen, urethra and low ...
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