Pregnancy Articles A-Z

Clomiphene

Clomiphene is a medication that is prescribed to treat infertility in women. This eMedTV Web page covers how clomiphene works and provides general information on its effects, success rate, and possible side effects.

Clomiphene Citrate

Clomiphene Dosing

The usual starting dose of clomiphene is 50 mg once daily for five days. This eMedTV resource contains other clomiphene dosing tips and guidelines, including information on when and how to take the medication.

Common Complications of Pregnancy

Common complications of pregnancy, while alarming at first -- generally do not present a risk to the mother or baby and are easily treated. This eMedTV resource explains common complications of pregnancy, such as constipation and minor infections.

Complications and Outcomes -- Cesarean Section

This video clip introduces major complications with cesarean birth and possible outcomes.

Complications During Pregnancy

As this eMedTV selection explains, pregnancy complications can range from minor problems, like nausea, to major ones, like diabetes and heart disease. This article covers pregnancy problems in detail, including serious complications.

Complications From Assisted Deliveries (Childbirth)

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

Complications of Pregnancy

Conseption

Some women have no trouble getting pregnant; others find conception more difficult. This eMedTV page offers a couple of tips for women with this problem -- and also provides a link to more information. Conseption is a common misspelling of conception.

Contractions

The types of contractions felt during pregnancy are Braxton Hicks contractions and true labor contractions. This eMedTV Web segment offers an in-depth look at these two types and explains the differences between them.

Controlling Gestational Diabetes

Women who have gestational diabetes use meal plans, physical activity, and (if necessary) insulin. This eMedTV resource offers suggestions for controlling gestational diabetes in order to keep blood sugar levels in a target range.

Delayed Bowel Function Following a C-Section

Delayed bowel function following a c-section is a common side effect, often caused by anesthesia. This eMedTV resource discusses other possible causes and treatment options for this condition.

Delayed Bowel Function Following Laparoscopic Surgery

Your bowel function may be delayed temporarily following laparoscopic surgery. The information in this eMedTV resource discusses why it may occur and how it is treated.

Delayed Bowel Function, or Ileus (Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy Risks)

This video file explains how, why, and when an ileus (delayed bowel function) may occur.

Description of Postpartum Bitubal Ligation

This video clip offers a detailed description of what happens during postpartum tubal ligation.

Diabetes and Laparoscopic Surgery

After laparoscopic surgery, people with diabetes need to know the signs of abnormal blood sugar levels. This eMedTV resource discusses diabetes and laparoscopic surgery, as well as symptoms of abnormal blood sugar levels and typical treatments.

Diabetes and Tubal Ligation

If you have diabetes, symptoms of abnormal blood sugar following tubal ligation could signal a problem. This eMedTV resource covers important facts about diabetes and tubal ligation, such as increased risk of infection.

Diabetics and C-Section

Complications for diabetics who have a c-section can include stillbirth, infections, and more. This eMedTV page discusses diabetics and c-section complications, as well as symptoms of abnormal blood sugar levels.

Diarrhea During Pregnancy

If you are a pregnant woman who has diarrhea, it is important to avoid becoming dehydrated. This eMedTV resource explains why diarrhea may occur while you are expecting, and includes tips for avoiding dehydration in the event that it happens to you.

Does Folic Acid Work?

Folic acid may be important during pregnancy, but many people wonder, "Does folic acid work for other uses?" This eMedTV article discusses the effectiveness of folic acid for methotrexate toxicity, hyperhomocysteinemia, and folic acid deficiency.

Drug Interactions With Clomiphene

There are currently no known drug interactions with clomiphene, but as this eMedTV page explains, there may still be medications that can cause an interaction. To reduce this risk, be sure to tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.

Drugs and Pregnancy

The FDA ranks the safety of drugs and pregnancy according to whether harm is done to the fetus or not and, if so, to what degree. This eMedTV Web page explains these rankings and explores the link between drugs and pregnancy in detail.

DuetDHA

DuetDHA is a prenatal vitamin that is only available by prescription. This eMedTV article describes this product in more detail, including information on its benefits, potential side effects, and general dosing guidelines.

DuetDHA and Breastfeeding

It is not only safe, but also beneficial for women who are breastfeeding to take DuetDHA. This selection of the eMedTV Web site offers more information on DuetDHA and breastfeeding, and explains why taking vitamins can be helpful when breastfeeding.

DuetDHA Dosage

This eMedTV Web page explains that there is only one standard DuetDHA dosage -- one softgel and one tablet each day. This page discusses DuetDHA dosing guidelines in more detail and offers some tips for when and how to take the prenatal vitamins.

DuetDHA Interactions

Thyroid medicines, tetracycline antibiotics, and aspirin are among the drugs that may interact with DuetDHA. This eMedTV Web page outlines other medicines that may cause DuetDHA interactions and describes the problems these interactions can cause.

DuetDHA Overdose

This eMedTV page explains that taking too much DuetDHA may cause iron poisoning, which could lead to dangerous side effects (such as seizures, low blood pressure, or a coma). This resource also covers possible treatment options for a DuetDHA overdose.

DuetDHA Prenatal Vitamins

DuetDHA is one of the many prenatal vitamins available. On this Web page, eMedTV reviews DuetDHA, including what it is used for and its possible side effects.

DuetDHA Side Effects

DuetDHA side effects may include insomnia, loss of appetite, and headaches. This eMedTV page lists other side effects that have been reported with the individual components of DuetDHA and explains which side effects may require immediate medical care.

DuetDHA Uses

As this eMedTV resource explains, DuetDHA is a prescription prenatal vitamin that is used as a nutritional aid for women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. This page also discusses the benefits of these DuetDHA uses.

DuetDHA Warnings and Precautions

DuetDHA can mask certain types of anemia and may increase the risk of bleeding in some people. This eMedTV article outlines other important DuetDHA warnings and precautions, and explains what to talk to your doctor about before taking the vitamins.

Early Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms

Vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain can be possible symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed look at common early ectopic pregnancy symptoms and signs, and stresses the importance of seeking prompt medical treatment.

Ecopic Pregnancy

As this eMedTV resource describes, an ectopic pregnancy (or tubal pregnancy) occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. Ecopic pregnancy is a common misspelling of ectopic pregnancy.

Ectopic Pregnancies

Ectopic Pregnancy

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.

Ectopic Pregnancy and Alternatives to Laparoscopic Surgery

If you have an ectopic pregnancy, medicines or laparotomy are possible alternatives to laparoscopic surgery. This eMedTV page discusses ectopic pregnancy and alternatives to laparoscopic surgery, and links to other resources about this condition.

Ectopic Pregnancy Causes

Transport problems within the fallopian tube may cause a fertilized egg to implant outside the uterus. This eMedTV Web page lists possible ectopic pregnancy causes, as well as risk factors that can contribute to the condition.

Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis

This eMedTV article explains the process commonly used by doctors when making an ectopic pregnancy diagnosis. Because it has symptoms also found in other conditions, doctors often rule those out as part of the diagnostic procedure.

Ectopic Pregnancy Information

Ectopic Pregnancy Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is a common surgical method used to remove an ectopic pregnancy. As this eMedTV segment explains, there are different methods of performing a laparoscopy for ectopic pregnancy, and your healthcare provider will discuss these with you.

Ectopic Pregnancy Laparoscopy Info

This eMedTV Web segment discusses laparoscopy for an ectopic pregnancy. Information includes risks, along with what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.