This page contains links to eMedTV Pregnancy Articles containing information on subjects from Pregnancy and Bladder Control to Prenate Elite Prenatal Vitamins. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.

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Pregnancy and Bladder Control
Some women experience a temporary problem with pregnancy and bladder control. This page of the eMedTV website explains the connection between pregnancy and bladder control, including ways to strengthen pelvic floor muscles.
Pregnancy and Depression
Complications can result after pregnancy, and depression is perhaps the most common. However, as this eMedTV article explains, it doesn't need to be handled alone. This resource discusses this issue in detail, including types, symptoms, and treatment.
Pregnancy and Your Bones
Get enough calcium and take care of yourself during pregnancy, and your bones will thank you for it. This eMedTV article explores the link between pregnancy and your bones, and provides suggestions for ensuring bone health during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Complications
While serious pregnancy complications are rare, you should be aware of these potential problems. This eMedTV website provides an in-depth look at possible complications, including symptoms, treatment options, and the potential effect on the baby.
Pregnancy Diet
A pregnancy diet should include enough of the vitamins and minerals needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy. This eMedTV segment describes a sample diet for pregnant women and offers tips for healthy eating during this time.
Pregnancy Headaches
Headaches are common in pregnant women, especially those in their first or third trimester. This article offers an overview of pregnancy headaches and their treatment, including information on when you should call your healthcare provider.
Pregnancy Info
Are you looking for info on pregnancy? This eMedTV article takes a quick look at common questions about pregnancy and includes a link to more detailed information.
Pregnancy Information
Women who are pregnant need reliable sources of information on this special journey. This section of the eMedTV archives provides an in-depth overview of pregnancy information for anyone who is pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant.
Pregnancy Nutrition
A healthy pregnancy means getting enough vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you and your baby need. This eMedTV article offers a wide range of tips for a sound pregnancy nutrition plan, including what not to eat.
Pregnancy Problems
As explained in this part of the eMedTV Web site, infection and preterm labor are some of the problems that may occur during pregnancy. This article provides more details on potential complications and includes a link to learn more.
Pregnancy Risks -- Bleeding of the Mother or Child
Bleeding of the mother or child is possible with childbirth, as this video segment explains.
Pregnancy Risks -- Heavy Bleeding During Late Pregnancy
Heavy bleeding during late pregnancy is discussed in this video segment.
Pregnancy Risks -- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
This video provides an overview of preeclampsia -- high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Risks -- Placenta Accreta
This interactive video discuses placenta accreta, including how often it occurs.
Pregnancy Risks -- Placenta Previa
This video clip discusses what may happen if placenta previa occurs.
Pregnancy Risks -- Placental Abruption
This video clip discusses possible causes of placental abruption.
Pregnancy Risks -- Preterm Labor
This multimedia clip discusses the possibility of preterm labor occurring during your pregnancy.
Pregnancy Risks -- Prolonged Pregnancy
Prolonged pregnancy -- or a pregnancy that lasts longer than normal -- is discussed in this video clip.
Pregnancy Signs That Need Quick Action
This video summarizes the signs that indicate you need to contact your doctor right away.
Pregnancy Signs That Need Quick Action
This video summarizes the signs that indicate you need to contact your doctor right away.
Pregnancy Symptoms
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.
Pregnancy Test
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.
Pregnancy Week by Week
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.
Pregnancy Weight Gain
As this eMedTV article explains, the average weight gain during pregnancy is about 25 to 30 pounds, although each woman is different. This article covers this weight gain in more detail, including why it's important not to gain too much or too little.
Pregnant Sex
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.
Pregnant With Diabetes
Women who are pregnant with diabetes need to control their blood sugar so that problems don't develop during the pregnancy or after the delivery. This eMedTV article offers in-depth guidance and tips for women who are pregnant with diabetes.
Prelabor Signs
Prelabor signs may include a change in vaginal discharge, diarrhea, and losing the mucus plug. As this eMedTV article explains, prelabor signs may appear from a month or more prior to true labor to just a few hours before labor begins.
PremesisRx
PremesisRx is a prescription prenatal vitamin that is designed to help relieve morning sickness. This eMedTV article describes PremesisRx in more detail, including the benefits of taking the vitamins, potential side effects, and general dosing tips.
PremesisRx and Breastfeeding
This eMedTV Web page explains that even though it is safe to take PremesisRx when breastfeeding, a more complete prenatal vitamin may be a better choice. This article offers more information on what you should know about PremesisRx and breastfeeding.
PremesisRx Dosage
For pregnant women, the recommended PremesisRx dosage is one tablet once a day. This eMedTV article discusses general PremesisRx dosing guidelines, including suggestions on when and how best to take the prenatal vitamins.
PremesisRx Drug Interactions
Certain antibiotics, thyroid medicines, and bisphosphonates may cause interactions with PremesisRx. This eMedTV segment highlights other medicines that may cause PremesisRx drug interactions and describes how to avoid the problems they may cause.
PremesisRx Overdose
This eMedTV page explains that a PremesisRx overdose may cause bothersome symptoms (such as nausea or vomiting), but these problems are not usually life threatening. However, you should seek immediate medical care if you have taken too much PremesisRx.
PremesisRx Prenatal Tablets
As this eMedTV segment explains, PremesisRx is a prenatal vitamin that is no longer available in the United States. This article explains what set these prenatal tablets apart from other prenatal vitamins and includes a link to more information.
PremesisRx Side Effects
Drowsiness, nausea, and headaches are among the possible side effects of PremesisRx. This eMedTV resource lists other PremesisRx side effects and explains which side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.
PremesisRx Uses
As this eMedTV segment explains, PremesisRx is a prescription prenatal vitamin that can help relieve the symptoms of morning sickness. This page further discusses the benefits of PremesisRx uses, such as preventing certain birth defects.
PremesisRx Warnings and Precautions
PremesisRx can mask certain types of anemia and may interact with certain medications. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at other important PremesisRx warnings and precautions, and explains what to tell your doctor prior to taking PremesisRx.
Prenatal Care
Prenatal care helps ensure the health of the baby and the mother during pregnancy. This eMedTV article provides a variety of tips for a healthy pregnancy and includes links to specific issues during each stage of pregnancy.
Prenatal Vitamin Drug Interactions
When certain medications are taken with prenatal vitamins, drug interactions can occur. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at these medications that can negatively interact with prenatal vitamins and describes the problems that may occur.
Prenatal Vitamin Overdose
As this eMedTV article explains, a prenatal vitamin overdose may result in iron poisoning, which could cause dangerous symptoms (such as seizures or a coma). This Web page also outlines other overdose symptoms and covers possible treatment options.
Prenatal Vitamin Side Effects
This eMedTV page explains that fatigue, nausea, and headaches are among the possible side effects of prenatal vitamins. Side effects that are more serious (such as unusual bruising and bleeding or allergic reactions) should be reported to your doctor.
Prenatal Vitamin Uses
As this eMedTV article explains, prenatal vitamins are beneficial for supplementing important nutrients that may be lacking in a pregnant woman's diet. This page discusses other prenatal vitamin uses and explains when to start taking the vitamins.
Prenatal Vitamin Warnings and Precautions
As this eMedTV Web page explains, people who have kidney stones or certain allergies may have problems when taking prenatal vitamins. Warnings and precautions also extend to people who have an iron or copper overload disease.
Prenatal Vitamins
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.
Prenatal Vitamins and Breastfeeding
Prenatal vitamins are considered safe and beneficial for women who are breastfeeding. This eMedTV page offers information on the benefits of taking prenatal vitamins and breastfeeding, and explains why you may need extra calcium.
Prenatale Care
This selection from the eMedTV Web library offers a brief overview of prenatal care, including information on ways to provide good health for yourself and your baby during pregnancy. Prenatale care is a common misspelling of prenatal care.
Prenatale Vitamins
As this eMedTV page explains, prenatal vitamins provide important nutrients for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive. This page also links to more information. Prenatale vitamins is a common misspelling of prenatal vitamins.
Prenate DHA
Prenate DHA, a prescription vitamin, provides important nutrients for a pregnant woman and her baby. This eMedTV page provides an overview of this product, including information on its benefits, potential side effects, and dosage information.
Prenate DHA and Breastfeeding
This portion of the eMedTV library explains that Prenate DHA does pass through breast milk, which is safe and beneficial for breastfeeding women and their infants. This resource explores other benefits of Prenate DHA and breastfeeding.
Prenate DHA Dosage
The standard Prenate DHA dosage is one softgel capsule each day. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides other instructions for Prenate DHA dosing and offers tips and precautions for taking the prenatal vitamins.
Prenate DHA Drug Interactions
As this eMedTV article explains, taking drugs such as warfarin along with Prenate DHA can cause negative interactions (such as an increased risk of bleeding). This article lists several other medicines that can cause Prenate DHA drug interactions.
Prenate DHA Overdose
Vomiting, dizziness, or seizures may be symptoms of a Prenate DHA overdose. This part of the eMedTV archives highlights other possible signs of an overdose and describes treatment options that are currently available for a Prenate DHA overdose.
Prenate DHA Prenatal Vitamins
As this eMedTV page explains, Prenate DHA is a prenatal vitamin that also contains DHA, a nutrient that is important for brain and eye development. This article gives a brief overview of this product and includes a link to more information.
Prenate DHA Side Effects
Although most people do not have any problems with Prenate DHA, side effects are possible. This eMedTV Web page outlines possible side effects of Prenate DHA and describes which side effects are more serious and should be reported to your doctor.
Prenate DHA Uses
Prenate DHA is used for supplementing certain nutrients that may be lacking in a pregnant woman's diet. This eMedTV segment further discusses Prenate DHA uses, such as for women who are trying to get pregnant or for women who are breastfeeding.
Prenate DHA Warnings and Precautions
Prior to taking Prenate DHA, talk to your doctor if you have anemia or if you are allergic to fish. This eMedTV segment discusses other important Prenate DHA warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking Prenate DHA.
Prenate Elite
Prenate Elite is a prescription prenatal vitamin that contains folic acid, which can prevent birth defects. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of this product, including information on the benefits of the vitamins, side effects, and dosing tips.
Prenate Elite and Breastfeeding
It is often recommended for breastfeeding women to take a prenatal vitamin, such as Prenate Elite. This eMedTV page offers an overview on the benefits of taking Prenate Elite and breastfeeding, and covers why these vitamins can help during this time.
Prenate Elite Dosage
The recommended Prenate Elite dosage is one tablet once a day. This portion of the eMedTV library offers some general Prenate Elite dosing guidelines, including some suggestions for when and how to take the prenatal vitamins.
Prenate Elite Drug Interactions
Bisphosphonates, certain antibiotics, and thyroid medications may interact with Prenate Elite. This eMedTV segment explains how you can avoid possible Prenate Elite drug interactions and describes the problems these interactions can cause.
Prenate Elite Overdose
If you take too much Prenate Elite, you may develop symptoms of iron poisoning (such as seizures and fever). This eMedTV Web page lists other possible signs of a Prenate Elite overdose and describes the possible treatment options that are available.
Prenate Elite Prenatal Vitamins
As explained in this eMedTV article, Prenate Elite is a type of prenatal vitamin that contains two types of folate and a large dose of iron. This Web page takes a closer look at this product, with information on side effects, dosing, and more.

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