Pregnancy Articles A-Z
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Gestational diabetes testing is often a routine aspect of prenatal care. However, as this eMedTV resource explains, gestational diabetes testing may be done at various points in the pregnancy, depending on your level of risk.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only affects pregnant women. This eMedTV page explains who is at risk for developing this disease and what treatments are available. Gestational diabeties is a common misspelling of gestational diabetes.
The hormonal changes and weight gain that occur during pregnancy can cause gestational diabetes. This eMedTV page lists risk factors for this condition and available treatments. Gestational diabites is a common misspelling of gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes occurs in about 5 percent of all pregnancies. This eMedTV article lists risk factors for this type of diabetes and discusses the effects of this disease. Gestational dibetes is a common misspelling of gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes caused by hormonal changes and weight gain in pregnant women. This eMedTV resource explores the potential risks of this condition. Gestational diebetes is a common misspelling of gestational diabetes.
| How Safe Is a Postpartum Tubal Ligation? |
This interactive video explains the safety of this procedure.
| How Safe Is Cesarean Section? |
This multimedia clip gives an overview of possible risks with cesarean section.
| How Safe Is Childbirth? |
This interactive segment describes the major and minor complications associated with childbirth.
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| How Safe Is Laparoscopy For an Ectopic Pregnancy? |
This interactive video explains the safety of this procedure.
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| How Safe Is VBAC? |
This interactive segment describes the major and minor complications associated with childbirth.
Women who are having difficulty conceiving may need to know more about how to get pregnant. This eMedTV article explains how to get pregnant based on when a woman ovulates and discusses other options, such as fertility testing.
| In The Hospital (Postpartum Tubal Ligation) |
This video explains what to expect during your recovery time at the hospital.
| Incisional Hernia (Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy Risks) |
This video explains that an incisional hernia is a possible risk with laparoscopy.
Incisional Hernia After Laparoscopic Surgery
Though rare, an incisional hernia can occur after laparoscopic surgery if the abdominal wall doesn't close. This eMedTV Web page discusses the possibility of incisional hernia after laparoscopic surgery, problems it can cause, and how it is treated.
| Indications for Bilateral Tubal Ligation |
This video clip explains why someone may consider bilateral tubal ligation.
| Infection (Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy Risks) |
This interactive video discusses possible infections that may occur due to this procedure.
Infection After Cesarean Section
An infection after cesarean section occurs in about 1 to 2 out of every 20 surgeries. This page of the eMedTV archives explains how this complication develops, where it develops, and common treatment methods, such as antibiotics.
Information About Ectopic Pregnancy
Information about Gestational Diabetes
Information about Preeclampsia
Information on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Information on Postpartum Depression
Information on Prenatal Vitamins
This eMedTV presentation covers information on prenatal vitamins. Topics covered include the different prescription and OTC prenatal choices, along with possible side effects, precautions, and warnings.
| Inside the Operating Room (C-Section) |
This video segment explains what it's like inside the operating room.
| Intestine or Bowel Damage (Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy Risks) |
This interactive video describes possible bowel damage that may occur with this procedure.
| Labor Pain Management |
This video describes epidurals and other anesthesia for use during childbirth.
| Labor Signs |
This video clip discusses several signs of labor.
Laparoscopic Surgery Complications
Although rare, it is possible to have complications with laparoscopic surgery. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes some of the possible minor and major laparoscopic surgery complications, such as blood clots, infections, and bleeding.
Laparoscopic Surgery Infections
Although rare, an infection after laparoscopic surgery is a possible complication of the procedure. This eMedTV Web page explains the different types of laparoscopic surgery infections, symptoms, complications, and how they are usually treated.
Laparoscopy for an Ectopic Pregnancy
This eMedTV Web page and video discusses a laparoscopy for an ectopic pregnancy. It explains in detail what an ectopic pregnancy is, addresses possible complications associated with a laparoscopy, and describes the benefits and risks.
| Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy -- Anesthesia Options |
This video clip discusses the type of anesthesia you may be given and risks to consider.
| Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy -- Major Problems |
This video clip outlines major complications that may occur with this procedure.
| Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy -- Minor Problems |
This video clip discusses possible complications that are typically minor.
| Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy -- Risks and Possible Outcomes |
This video introduces major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.
| Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy -- Risks as a Diabetic |
This video clip explains some of the health risks associated with diabetes.
| Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy -- Summary |
This video explains why a laparoscopy is an effective procedure for an ectopic pregnancy.
| Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy -- The Procedure |
This video clip describes how a laparoscopy is used to detect an ectopic pregnancy.
| Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy Risks -- Final Thoughts |
This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.
| Leaving the Hospital (Diabetic and Childbirth) |
This video clip describes what you can expect as a diabetic upon leaving the hospital after childbirth.
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| Leaving the Hospital (Diabetic and VBAC) |
This video clip describes what you can expect as a diabetic upon leaving the hospital after childbirth.
| Leaving the Hospital (Laparoscopy For Ectopic Pregnancy) -- Information for Diabetic Patients |
This video clip features information for diabetic patients who are leaving the hospital.
| Leaving the Hospital (Postpartum Tubal Ligation) |
This video clip explains the instructions you will typically be given upon leaving the hospital.
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| Leaving the Hospital (Postpartum Tubal Ligation) - Information for Diabetic Patients |
This video clip features information for diabetic patients who are leaving the hospital.
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