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Sex Positions During Pregnancy

As your body grows, it is best to try sex positions that do not put your partner's weight on your abdomen. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at sex positions during pregnancy, including information on alternatives to intercourse.

Sex Positions for Getting Pregnant

This eMedTV page explains that if you are trying to get pregnant, you may want to avoid certain sexual positions (such as woman on top) where sperm have to work against gravity. This article covers some of the best sex positions for getting pregnant.

Side Effects of Clomiphene

Potential side effects of clomiphene include headache, bloating, and breast pain, among others. This eMedTV segment lists the most common clomiphene side effects, as well as serious problems that require immediate medical attention.

Signs of Going Into Labor Video

This video clip discusses several signs of labor.

Signs of Labor

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 labor -- the most obvious being contractions that increase in strength and duration.

Signs of Preeclampsia

This eMedTV Web page discusses common preeclampsia signs, such as vision problems, headaches, and high blood pressure. It also serves as a reminder that possible symptoms of preeclampsia are also seen in perfectly normal pregnancies.

Spinal Anesthesia -- Moving to Recovery Video

This video describes what to expect during recovery.

Stewart Prenatal Vitamins

As this eMedTV page discusses, Stuart Prenatal is a prenatal vitamin that is available without a prescription. This article also covers general dosing guidelines. Stewart Prenatal vitamins is a common misspelling of Stuart Prenatal vitamins.

Stuart Prenatal

Stuart Prenatal is a prenatal vitamin that is available without a prescription. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Stuart Prenatal, including information on the benefits of the prenatal vitamin, possible side effects, and tips for taking it.

Stuart Prenatal and Breastfeeding

It is safe and beneficial to take Stuart Prenatal while breastfeeding. This potion of the eMedTV library offers more information on Stuart Prenatal and breastfeeding, and explains why taking prenatal vitamins can be helpful when breastfeeding.

Stuart Prenatal Dosage

The recommended Stuart Prenatal dosage is one tablet taken once a day. This selection of the eMedTV Web site also offers general dosing information for Stuart Prenatal vitamins, including suggestions for when and how to best take the prenatal vitamin.

Stuart Prenatal Drug Interactions

Thyroid medications, certain antibiotics, and bisphosphonates may potentially interact with Stuart Prenatal. This eMedTV Web page describes how these Stuart Prenatal drug interactions can prevent the medicines from being absorbed into the body.

Stuart Prenatal Overdose

As this eMedTV Web page explains, a Stuart Prenatal overdose may result in iron poisoning, which could cause dangerous symptoms (such as seizures or a coma). This resource lists other overdose symptoms and lists possible treatment options.

Stuart Prenatal Side Effects

Potential Stuart Prenatal side effects include a loss of appetite, indigestion, and constipation. This eMedTV page lists other side effects that have been seen with individual components of the product and covers which problems require medical care.

Stuart Prenatal Tablets

Stuart Prenatal Uses

Stuart Prenatal vitamins are used for supplementing certain nutrients that a pregnant woman may be lacking. This eMedTV page further discusses Stuart Prenatal uses, including its use in women who are breastfeeding or women who are trying to conceive.

Stuart Prenatal Warnings and Precautions

Stuart Prenatal vitamins can mask certain types of anemia and may interact with some medications. This eMedTV article discusses other important Stuart Prenatal warnings and precautions, including who should not take the prenatal vitamin.

Symptoms of Etopic Pregnancy

This eMedTV segment urges calling your doctor right away if you're pregnant and have any possible ectopic pregnancy symptoms (such as pelvic pain). Symptoms of etopic pregnancy is a common misspelling and variation of ectopic pregnancy symptoms.

Symptoms of Preeclampsia

This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the symptoms of preeclampsia pregnant women may experience. Signs and symptoms often include abnormal weight gain, high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and vision problems.

Taking Clomid

The Best Prenatal Vitamins

Many pregnant women may wonder, "What are the best prenatal vitamins?" This selection from the eMedTV Web site explores this question in detail, providing information on how to determine what prenatal vitamin may be the best for your particular needs.

The Day of a Cesarean Section

On the day of a cesarean section, you will be given an IV, fetal monitors, and an EKG. This eMedTV resource discusses why certain tests and monitors (which are safe for you and the baby) will be used during this procedure.

The Day of a Postpartum Tubal Ligation

As this eMedTV article explains, on the day of a postpartum tubal ligation, you'll receive an intravenous line (IV) for drugs and fluids, as well as an EKG to monitor your heart. This page describes what you can expect on the day of your procedure.

The Day of Your Postpartum Tubal Ligation Video

This video segment explains what will happen right before your procedure.

Third Trimester

In the third trimester of pregnancy, your body prepares to give birth and the baby's growth is complete. This eMedTV Web page explains this trimester in detail, including signs of labor, how to prepare for the baby's arrival, and more.

Treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

As this eMedTV article points out, fetal alcohol syndrome treatment is focused on improving the outcome of the condition. This article explains how early treatment can help people with the condition establish and maintain a high quality of life.

Tubal Ligation After Pregnancy

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses a tubal ligation following pregnancy (known as a postpartum tubal ligation). Information includes how it works, how successful it is, and possible risks.

Tubal Ligation Risks

There are a number of major and minor tubal ligation risks, including nausea, bleeding, and nerve injury. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at tubal ligation risks and discusses the factors that increase your risk, such as diabetes.

Two Weeks Pregnant

At "two weeks pregnant," you're still not actually pregnant. However, you may conceive this week. This eMedTV resource explains how your body prepares for pregnancy at this stage and offers tips on staying healthy before conception.

Types of Sex During Pregnancy

In most cases, as long as you are having a healthy pregnancy, you can have vaginal, oral, and anal sex. This eMedTV article takes a look at the different types of sex during pregnancy, including important precautions to take with each type.

Umbilical Cord Prolapse

Umbilical cord prolapse refers to when the umbilical cord drops down into the birth canal. This page of the eMedTV website explains umbilical cord prolapse in detail, including how it can cause complications during delivery.

Urinary Tract Infection and C-Section

Many women will experience a urinary tract infection, and a c-section can increase a woman's risk for one. This eMedTV segment discusses these infections in some detail, including how they are typically treated.

Urinary Tract Injury With Laparoscopic Surgery

Although rare, the urinary tract can become injured during laparoscopic surgery. This portion of the eMedTV archives offers statistics about urinary tract injury with laparoscopic surgery and explains how an injury is typically treated.

Uterine Rupture After Cesarean Section

Although rare, uterine rupture after cesarean section can occur, especially if a scar is already present. This eMedTV Web page explains the possible causes and risks associated with this complication.

VBAC -- Presentation Summary Video

This video clip concludes the VBAC video presentation.

VBAC and Why Is It Recommended? Video

This video clip explains why your doctor is recommending VBAC.

VBAC as an Alternative to Cesarean Section Video

This video explores the possibility of vaginal birth after a c-section (or VBAC).

VBAC Complications -- Major Video

As this video explains, there are several major complications that can occur with childbirth.

VBAC or C-section? Video

This interactive video explains when a c-section may be considered instead of vaginal delivery.

VBAC Risks -- Abnormal Presentation Video

This video describes the various positions a baby may be in prior to delivery.

VBAC Risks -- Allergic Reaction to Medication Video

This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.

VBAC Risks -- Bleeding of the Mother or Child Video

Bleeding of the mother or child is possible with childbirth, as this video segment explains.

VBAC Risks -- Complications From Assisted Deliveries Video

This video clip explores things that may cause complications with assisted deliveries.

VBAC Risks -- Failure to Progress Through Labor Video

This video clip explains what happens if there is a failure to progress through labor.

VBAC Risks -- Final Thoughts Video

This video clip gives some final thoughts regarding possible complications with childbirth.

VBAC Risks -- Heavy Bleeding During Late Pregnancy Video

Heavy bleeding during late pregnancy is discussed in this video segment.

VBAC Risks -- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Video

This video provides an overview of preeclampsia -- high blood pressure during pregnancy.

VBAC Risks -- Infection of Mother or Child Video

This video clip describes possible infections that can occur to the mother or child during birth.

VBAC Risks -- Placenta Accreta Video

This interactive video discuses placenta accreta, including how often it occurs.

VBAC Risks -- Placenta Previa Video

This video clip discusses what may happen if placenta previa occurs.

VBAC Risks -- Placental Abruption Video

This video clip discusses possible causes of placental abruption.

VBAC Risks -- Postpartum Depression Video

This video summarizes common symptoms of postpartum depression.

VBAC Risks -- Preterm Labor Video

This multimedia clip discusses the possibility of preterm labor occurring during your pregnancy.

VBAC Risks -- Prolonged Pregnancy Video

Prolonged pregnancy -- or a pregnancy that lasts longer than normal -- is discussed in this video clip.

VBAC Risks -- Separation of Scar and Uterine Rupture Video

This clip talks about how likely it is for your uterine scar from a previous C-section to separate.

VBAC Risks -- Stress to the Baby Video

This interactive video explains what will happen if stress to the baby occurs during labor and delivery.

VBAC Risks -- Tears Video

This video discusses what it means to tear during childbirth.

VBAC Risks -- Umbilical Prolapse Video

Umbilical prolapse, a possible complication of pregnancy, is explained in this multimedia video clip.

VBAC Risks -- Uterine Atony Video

This multimedia presentation describes what uterine atony is and how it can be treated.

VBAC Risks -- Uterine Inversion Video

This multimedia segment discusses this risk of uterine inversion occurring after labor and delivery.

VBAC Risks and Possible Outcomes Video

This video clip introduces potential major complications.

VBAC Risks as a Diabetic Video

Women with diabetes have special risks during pregnancy they need to be aware of, as this media clip explains.

Week by Week Pregnancy

What Are The Choices for Sterilization? Video

This video segment discusses the various alternatives to tubal ligation that are available.

What Can You Expect from Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy? Video

This video explains what to expect if you have a laparoscopy and an ectopic pregnancy.

What Can You Expect Without Laparoscopic Surgery for an Ectopic Pregnancy?

As this page of the eMedTV library explains, without laparoscopic surgery for an ectopic pregnancy, your chance of becoming pregnant again decreases and your risk of death increases. In addition, you can expect your symptoms to become worse.

What Does a Mucus Plug Look Like?

First-time mothers may wonder: What does a mucus plug look like? This eMedTV resource describes what a mucus plug looks like and links to a variety of articles about other signs of labor.

What Happens Right Before Your Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy Video

This video segment explains what will happen right before your procedure.

What If You Change Your Mind Later (Postpartum Tubal Ligation) ? Video

This video explains that there is a procedure that can reconnect your fallopian tubes.

What Is Clomiphene Used For?

What is clomiphene used for? As this eMedTV article explains, clomiphene is used for treating infertility in women. This article also includes an explanation of how the drug works, as well as a description of a possible off-label clomiphene use.

What is Preeclampsia

What Medicines May Be Used During Childbirth? Video

This multimedia clip describes several medications that may be used during childbirth.

What Results Can You Expect (Postpartum Tubal Ligation)? Video

This video segment describes the results you can expect following a tubal ligation.

While In The Hospital (Cesarean Section) Video

This video clip gives an overview of what to expect while recovering in the hospital.

Why a Doctor May Recommend Laparoscopy For an Ectopic Pregnancy? Video

This video discusses why you may have a laparoscopy for an ectopic pregnancy.

Why Is My Doctor Recommending A Cesarean Section? Video

This video clips explains some reasons why your doctor may recommend a cesarean section.

Wound Breakdown After Cesarean Section

Wound breakdown after cesarean section can occur if your skin or tissue does not heal properly. This page of the eMedTV website explains the risk factors associated with this (such as diabetes) and treatment (which may include surgery).

Your Body During Pregnancy Video

This video segment explains the parts of your body that are involved in pregnancy and a cesarean section.