Pregnancy Articles
Browse eMedTV's wide range of articles related to pregnancy including topics such as folic acid, prenatal vitamins, and pregnancy week by week. Use the search box at the top-right corner of the page to find information about other health topics.
Carenatal DHA Prenatal Vitamins
Ectopic Pregnancy Laparoscopy Info
Tubal Ligation After Pregnancy
Information about Preeclampsia
Expecta Lipil Prenatal Vitamins
Information on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Information on Postpartum Depression
Many couples want to know if it's safe to have sex during pregnancy. This page from the eMedTV archives discusses the safety of pregnant sex, issues that may affect your changing sex life, positions to consider, and more.
As this eMedTV article explains, knowing what to expect in your pregnancy week by week can help you take the necessary steps to ensure your health and your baby's. This page offers detailed information on what happens during each week of pregnancy.
If a women drinks alcohol during pregnancy, her child may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome. This eMedTV resource further describes fetal alcohol syndrome, including its causes, effects, treatment options, and prevalence.
Pregnancy symptoms can vary from woman to woman, but some are more common. This eMedTV Web page describes typical symptoms of pregnancy experienced during each trimester, such as swollen breasts, nausea, fatigue, constipation, and leg cramps.
Folic acid is a vitamin that is most commonly used in pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects. This eMedTV article further discusses what folic acid is used for, describes its effects, and explains what you should know before taking the vitamin.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only affects pregnant women. This page of the eMedTV library discusses this condition in detail (including its effects on the baby) and explains that, for most women, it often goes away after pregnancy.
Clomid, a prescription medicine, is licensed to treat infertility in women. This page on the eMedTV Web site contains a general overview of the medication, including its effects, potential side effects, dosage information, and more.
With an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg does not plant itself inside the uterus, but somewhere else. This eMedTV resource discusses treatments and possible risk factors for this condition, such as sexually transmitted diseases.
A pregnancy test checks for hCG (also called the pregnancy hormone) in a woman's blood or urine. This part of the eMedTV archives explains each type of pregnancy test and its accuracy, including the type that is taken at home.
Women who are having difficulty conceiving may need to know more about their options and tips. This eMedTV article explains how to get pregnant based on when a woman ovulates and discusses other available options, such as fertility testing.
Pregnant women with preeclampsia can experience decreased blood flow to vital organs, as well as the placenta. This page of the eMedTV website examines preeclampsia in detail, and describes possible causes and symptoms.
Prenatal vitamins are helpful for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of prenatal vitamins, including information on their benefits, possible side effects, and tips for taking them.
Early signs of labor are different for each woman and with each pregnancy. This page of the eMedTV site explains the difference between false labor and true signs of labor -- the most obvious being contractions that increase in strength and duration.
The types of contractions felt during pregnancy are Braxton Hicks contractions and true labor contractions. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at these two types of contractions and explains the differences between them.
The mucus plug, which keeps bacteria from entering the uterus during pregnancy, is often lost prior to labor. This eMedTV resource explains the mucus plug and its relevance to pregnancy and childbirth.
Prenatal care ensures the health of the baby and the mother during pregnancy. This eMedTV article provides a variety of tips for prenatal care and includes links to specific prenatal care during each stage of pregnancy.
Placenta previa is a condition characterized by the placenta either partially or totally blocking the opening in the cervix. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at placenta previa and explains the risk it poses for a safe vaginal delivery.
A cesarean section is a procedure to surgically remove a baby from the uterus. This eMedTV page explains the structures in the body that are involved with pregnancy, what happens during the surgery, and possible complications of this procedure.
As this eMedTV article explains, many women will experience what is known as the "baby blues," but some will develop postpartum depression -- which is more serious. Symptoms of postpartum depression can be treated with psychotherapy and medication.
Placental abruption and placenta previa are just two causes of bleeding during pregnancy. As this eMedTV resource explains, bleeding that occurs in late pregnancy is of special concern, since it can cause complications during childbirth.
