Pregnancy Articles A-Z

Ectopic Pregnancy Pain

As this eMedTV article explains, ectopic pregnancy pain varies in location and sensation, and depends on whether the pregnancy has ruptured. The pain may be sharp and intense or dull and throbbing. Some women may not experience this symptom at all.

Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery

There are two types of ectopic pregnancy surgery: laparotomy and laparoscopy. As this page of the eMedTV archives explains, if your ectopic pregnancy is not treatable with medication, surgery is recommended. The procedure is also outlined in some detail.

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms

This eMedTV article describes ectopic pregnancy symptoms, such as lower abdominal or pelvic pain and dizziness. Since these signs and symptoms are similar to those of a normal early pregnancy, it's important to see a doctor if you experience any pain.

Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment

An injection with a medicine called methotrexate is sometimes used as an ectopic pregnancy treatment. As this eMedTV Web page explains, surgery such as a laparoscopy or a laparotomy can also be performed for an ectopic pregnancy.

Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Physical, mental, and behavioral problems are possible effects of fetal alcohol syndrome. This eMedTV page further describes these problems, as well as characteristics seen with the disorder, such as abnormal facial features and growth deficiency.

Epidurals and Other Anesthesia

This video describes epidurals and other anesthesia for use during childbirth.

Etopic Pregnacy

When a fertilized egg implants itself outside the uterus, it is known as an ectopic pregnancy. This eMedTV article provides an overview of this condition and its treatment. Etopic pregnacy is a common misspelling of ectopic pregnancy.

Etopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg is implanted anywhere outside the uterus. This eMedTV page offers a concise description of this condition, with a link to more information. Etopic pregnancy is a common misspelling of ectopic pregnancy.

Etopic Pregnancy Symptoms

Symptoms of ectopic pregnancy can include cramping, vaginal bleeding, and lower abdominal pain. This eMedTV Web page covers these and other symptoms of this condition. Etopic pregnancy symptoms is a common misspelling of ectopic pregnancy symptoms.

Exercise During Pregnancy

It's good for you and your baby to exercise during pregnancy, and may make recovering from delivery easier. This eMedTV article provides several tips for how to keep active when pregnant, including a list of activities you should avoid.

Expecta

Expecta Lipil is a non-prescription supplement that is meant to be used in addition to a prenatal vitamin. This eMedTV page explains how Expecta Lipil is beneficial to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, describes possible side effects, and more.

Expecta and Breastfeeding

Taking Expecta Lipil and breastfeeding at the same time can promote your child's brain and eye development. This eMedTV page provides more information on the benefits of Expecta Lipil and breastfeeding, and explains what to discuss with your doctor.

Expecta Dosage

For women taking Expecta Lipil, dosing is the same for everyone -- one softgel taken once a day. This eMedTV segment explains what else you should know about taking your Expecta Lipil dosage, including tips for when and how to take the supplement.

Expecta Drug Interactions

Aspirin, heparin, or warfarin may cause interactions with Expecta Lipil. This part of the eMedTV library discusses how these Expecta Lipil drug interactions can increase your risk of bleeding and explains how to avoid this complication.

Expecta Lipil Prenatal Vitamins

One of the many choices for prenatal vitamins is Expecta Lipil. This eMedTV presentation looks at Expecta Lipil, including its uses and possible side effects.

Expecta Overdose

Taking too much Expecta Lipil may increase your risk of bleeding. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at what you can likely expect from an Expecta Lipil overdose, including information on possible treatment options that are available.

Expecta Side Effects

Expecta Lipil may cause nausea, vomiting, and belching. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains why the specific Expecta Lipil side effects are not exactly known and discusses when to seek immediate medical attention.

Expecta Uses

Expecta Lipil uses include supplementing a pregnant or breastfeeding woman's diet that is deficient in DHA. This eMedTV article discusses benefits of Expecta Lipil and explains how it is used in addition to a prenatal vitamin that does not contain DHA.

Expecta Warnings and Precautions

Expecta Lipil may increase your risk of bleeding if it is taken in higher doses than recommended. This eMedTV page highlights other important Expecta Lipil warnings and precautions, and covers what to tell your doctor prior to taking the supplement.

Expectations, Laparoscopic Surgery, and an Ectopic Pregnancy

Before having laparoscopic surgery for an ectopic pregnancy, discuss your expectations with your doctor. This eMedTV page discusses what you should expect with laparoscopic surgery for an ectopic pregnancy and gives statistics about possible results.

Expected Results Without a Laparoscopy For an Ectopic Pregnancy

This video clip explains the possible risks of not having a laparoscopy for an ectopic pregnancy.

Failure to Progress Through Labor

Failure to progress through labor (or failure to progress in labor) can be caused by the baby's position, among other things. This eMedTV article explains failure to progress through labor, including causes and delivery options.

False Labor

False labor is identified by contractions that don't become stronger or go away after changing position. This eMedTV resource explains in detail this and other differences between Braxton-Hicks contractions and true labor.

Fatel Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome is directly associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page describes the condition and provides a link to more information. Fatel alcohol syndrome is a common misspelling of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Female Reproductive System

This multimedia clip describes the female reproductive system.

Fetal Achoel Syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome is directly linked to alcohol consumption during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment briefly discusses this condition and provides a link to more information. Fetal achoel syndrome is a common misspelling of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Fetal Acohol Syndrome

As this eMedTV page explains, alcohol consumption during pregnancy could result in fetal alcohol syndrome, a condition that often results in birth defects and mental problems. Fetal acohol syndrome is a common misspelling of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Fetal Alchohol Syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome is directly linked to drinking alcohol during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page explains the results of the condition, as well as how it can be prevented. Fetal alchohol syndrome is a common misspelling of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Fetal Alchol Syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome can result in mental problems and birth defects. This eMedTV article briefly discusses this condition, including causes, effects, and prevention methods. Fetal alchol syndrome is a common misspelling of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Fetal Alcohal Syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a completely preventable condition. This eMedTV segment briefly discusses the condition and provides a link to more detailed information. Fetal alcohal syndrome is a common misspelling of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is directly caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy. This eMedTV page explains the types of the disorder; associated physical, mental, and behavioral issues; and ways to help a child with the condition.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

If a women drinks alcohol during pregnancy, her child may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome. This eMedTV resource further describes this syndrome, including its causes, effects, treatment options, and prevalence.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnosis

Geneticists, neurologists, and speech specialists contribute to making a fetal alcohol syndrome diagnosis. This eMedTV page explains how this diagnosis is reached, including tests that are used, other specialists involved, and how to prepare for it.

Fetal Distress

As this eMedTV page explains, fetal distress is a term that has no clear definition but refers to any trouble the baby is having prior to delivery. Fetal distress can be brought on by anything that cuts off the supply of blood or oxygen to the baby.

Fetal Injury During a C-Section

The information in this portion of the eMedTV archives explains each type of fetal injury during a c-section, such as nerve damage or lacerations, which is quite rare.

Fetal Slcohol Syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome can result in birth defects, mental problems, and behavioral problems. This eMedTV resource briefly describes the condition, including how to prevent it. Fetal slcohol syndrome is a common misspelling of fetal alcohol syndrome.

First Trimester

During the first three months of pregnancy, it's important to establish a foundation of good health. This eMedTV article discusses the first trimester in detail, including complications, diet and exercise, oral health, and more.

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome

A completely preventable condition, fetal alcohol syndrome is linked to drinking alcohol during pregnancy. This eMedTV page provides a brief overview of the condition. Foetal alcohol syndrome is an alternate spelling of fetal alcohol syndrome.

Folic Acid

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.

Folic Acid and Breastfeeding

It is very important for breastfeeding women to consume enough folic acid. This segment from the eMedTV library contains more information about folic acid and breastfeeding, and explains why breastfeeding women need extra folic acid.

Folic Acid and Pregnancy

Folic acid is a very important vitamin to take during pregnancy. This portion of the eMedTV library provides more information on folic acid and pregnancy, including an explanation of the benefits that the vitamin may provide for pregnant women.

Folic Acid Dosage

No folic acid dosage recommendations have been established for specific medical conditions. This eMedTV page lists the recommended dietary allowances for folic acid and briefly discusses dosing for pregnant women and people with hyperhomocysteinemia.

Folic Acid Drug Interactions

Pyrimethamine, phenytoin, and methotrexate could potentially interact with folic acid. This part of the eMedTV archives describes the problems that may occur with folic acid drug interactions and explains how you can help prevent these interactions.

Folic Acid Overdose

A folic acid overdose is not likely to be dangerous because it is a water-soluble vitamin. This eMedTV article lists the problems that may occur if you take high doses of folic acid for long periods of time and explains what treatments are available.

Folic Acid Safety

This eMedTV article offers important information on what side effects or problems may occur with folic acid. Safety precautions for the vitamin should be discussed with a doctor if you have epilepsy, cancer, heart disease, or other medical conditions.

Folic Acid Side Effects

Potential side effects of folic acid include nausea, diarrhea, and rash. As this page on the eMedTV site explains, most people do not develop problems while taking folic acid. Problems are more likely to occur if you take high doses of the vitamin.

Folic Acid Supplements

This eMedTV Web segment looks at folic acid supplements. Information discussed includes if it works (and for what), whether it is safe, dosing instructions, side effects, and more.

Folic Asid

Folic acid is a vitamin supplement with several different health benefits. This segment of the eMedTV archives takes a brief look at folic acid and provides a link to more detailed information. Folic asid is a common misspelling of folic acid.

Follic Acid

Folic acid is an important vitamin that appears to provide many health benefits. This eMedTV segment describes the benefits of folic acid and lists the side effects that may occur with the vitamin. Follic acid is a common misspelling of folic acid.

Forceps Delivery

When a normal vaginal delivery is deemed too risky or impossible, a forceps delivery may be used instead. As this eMedTV article explains, with this procedure, the doctor uses forceps to gently pull the baby down the birth canal.

Generic Carenatal DHA

A generic version of Carenatal DHA is not currently available. This page of the eMedTV Web site explains why there are no generic Carenatal DHA products available and discusses what to do if your pharmacy doesn't stock Carenatal DHA prenatal vitamins.

Generic Citracal Prenatal + DHA

This portion of the eMedTV library explains why there is no generic Citracal Prenatal + DHA available on the market today. This article also explains what you can do if your pharmacy does not carry Citracal Prenatal + DHA.

Generic Citranatal

There are currently no generic versions of Citranatal available on the market. This segment from the eMedTV archives explains why many prenatal vitamins are not available in generic form and lists the Citranatal products that are currently available.

Generic Clomid

There are several generic versions of Clomid, including Milophene, Serophene, and clomiphene citrate. This eMedTV resource describes generic Clomid products in more detail and explains how the FDA's generic drug rating system works.

Generic Clomiphene

Milophene, Serophene, and clomiphene citrate are all generic forms of clomiphene. This eMedTV article further describes generic clomiphene, offers details on its manufacturers, and explains how the FDA's generic drug rating system works.

Generic DuetDHA

Generic DuetDHA is not currently available. This eMedTV page explains how the FDA does not test to see if there is a generic prenatal vitamin that is equivalent to the brand-name product and explains what to do if your pharmacy doesn't stock DuetDHA.

Generic Expecta

There is no generic Expecta Lipil. This eMedTV page explains why there is no generic supplement that is considered equivalent to Expecta Lipil and discusses why it may not be safe for pregnant women to take supplements that contain fish oil.

Generic Gesticare

At this time, there are no generic versions of Gesticare available on the market. This eMedTV Web page explains what you can do if you cannot afford brand-name Gesticare and discusses possible problems with generic prenatal vitamins.

Generic NataChew

Technically, there are no generic NataChew prenatal vitamins available. However, as this eMedTV article explains, a pharmacist may substitute a generic prenatal vitamin that has the same ingredients in the same amounts as NataChew.

Generic Neevo

At this time, Neevo is not available in generic form. This segment from the eMedTV Web site offers information on why this prenatal vitamin does not come as a generic and explains what you should do if you cannot afford brand-name Neevo.

Generic PreCare

As with other prenatal vitamins, PreCare products are not available in generic form. This part of the eMedTV archives explains why there are no generic PreCare products available and covers what you should do if your pharmacy doesn't stock PreCare.

Generic PremesisRx

Generic PremesisRx is not currently available. This eMedTV page explains how the FDA does not have to determine whether generic prenatal vitamins are equivalent to brand-name products and covers what to do if your pharmacy doesn't stock PremesisRx.

Generic Prenatal Vitamins

There are several generic prenatal vitamins available on the market. However, as this eMedTV page explains, it is hard to tell whether a generic prenatal vitamin is equivalent to the brand-name version, as the FDA does not have to determine this.

Generic Prenate DHA

This eMedTV page explains that there is no generic Prenate DHA because the FDA is not required to determine which generic prenatal vitamins are equivalent to brand-name products. This page also covers what to do if a pharmacy does not stock Prenate DHA.

Generic Prenate Elite

Prenate Elite is not available in a generic form. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains why there are no generic Prenate Elite prenatal vitamins available and discusses what you can do if your pharmacy does not carry Prenate Elite.

Generic PreNexa

At this time, PreNexa is not available in generic form. As this eMedTV page explains, because prenatal vitamins do not have equivalence ratings, technically, no generic vitamin is equivalent to any brand-name prenatal vitamin (including PreNexa).

Generic PrimaCare

PrimaCare products (as well as other prenatal vitamins) are not available in generic form. This eMedTV segment discusses why there are no generic PrimaCare products available and explains what you should do if your pharmacy doesn't have PrimaCare.

Generic Stuart Prenatal

As with other prenatal vitamins, Stuart Prenatal is not available in generic form. This eMedTV page explains how the FDA does not approve prenatal vitamins and, therefore, does not have to determine which generics are equivalent to brand-name products.

Gestational Deabetes

About 5 percent of women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. This eMedTV segment explains what causes this condition and who is at a higher risk for developing it. Gestational deabetes is a common misspelling of gestational diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes

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.

Gestational Diabetes Diet

As this eMedTV article explains, a gestational diabetes diet is intended to keep blood glucose within a target range. This Web page provides general information and suggestions about following a healthy diet for women with this type of diabetes.

Gestational Diabetes Sample Menu

This eMedTV article provides a gestational diabetes sample menu for a woman who weighed between 130 and 135 pounds before becoming pregnant. These are guidelines only -- not every gestational diabetes sample menu is right for every woman.

Gestational Diabetes Symptoms

Common gestational diabetes symptoms include being very thirsty, frequent urination, and frequent infections. This eMedTV article discusses other signs and symptoms of this condition, including information on how they affect the mother and the baby.