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Pregnancy Health Center 9 Month Miracle 02/20/2007
9 Month Miracle A baby's development is an incredible process. Watch the full-color animations in Pregnancy TV to see how a baby develops from a single cell! Read the 9 Month Newsletter for weekly tips and additional information on what is happening in your body. Your Baby's Development: What is a trimester? Pregnancy TV - animations brought to you by ADAM Broadband 9 Month Newsletter - check it weekly during pregnancy Emily's New Sister - understanding pregnancy just for kids! Your baby's growth over 40 weeks.
Pregnancy Health Center Alcohol, smoking, and caffeine during pregnancy 01/02/2007
Pregnant women are strongly urged not to drink alcohol or smoke during pregnancy. These substances have been shown to have damaging effects on developing fetuses and may contribute to other medical problems as the child grows. When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the drug travels through her bloodstream and into the placenta. The placenta provides nutrients to the fetus during pregnancy, and it will also transfer harmful substances taken by the mother.
Pregnancy Health Center Amniocentesis 01/02/2007
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to draw a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds and cushions the baby in the womb. This fluid contains cells that have been sloughed off of the developing fetus. Amniocentesis is most often used to detect genetic abnormalities, though the results can also reveal the baby's sex, gauge lung maturity (if done close to term), detect amniotic fluid infections, or spot other pregnancy complications.
Pregnancy Health Center Amniocentesis - Series 02/24/2007
When you are about 15 weeks pregnant, your doctor may offer amniocentesis. Amniocentesis is a test that detects or rules out certain inherited disorders in a fetus. It also assesses lung maturity to see if the fetus can endure an early delivery. You can also find out the baby's gender. Doctors generally offer amniocentesis to women with an increased risk of having a baby with particular disorders, including those who: Will be 35 or older when they deliver.
Pregnancy Health Center Apgar Score 01/02/2007
The Apgar score is a test used to measure the vital signs of a baby at birth. Virginia Apgar, M.D. (1909-1974) introduced the Apgar score in 1952. This test is a screening tool for health care providers to determine what assistance is immediately necessary to help a newborn stabilize. The Apgar score is now used worldwide to quickly assess the health of an infant one minute and five minutes after birth. The 1-minute Apgar score measures how well the newborn tolerated the birthing process.
Pregnancy Health Center Back Pain And Leg Cramps 01/02/2007
In the second and third trimesters, your baby's growth may add pressure to your uterus, causing cramps and back pain. Since leg cramps may be a sign that you need more calcium or potassium in your diet, try eating healthy foods that contain these nutrients. A glass of calcium-enriched orange juice may do the trick. If you do lots of sitting during the day, be sure to take breaks and stretch. If you stand for long periods of time, wearing support hose may be beneficial.
Pregnancy Health Center Before You Get Pregnant 02/20/2007
Your journey through pregnancy is perhaps the biggest physical change your body will ever undergo. Ideally, you should see a doctor before you get pregnant for recommendations on how to have a healthy pregnancy. This section covers nutrition, diet, and lifestyle changes you should consider at this time. Issues To Consider: Preparing for pregnancy Eating right before pregnancy Getting pregnant in later years How a father should prepare Maternity leave and work issues Health conditions that complicate pregnancy Genetic counseling Fertility And Conception: Ovulation calculator Due date calculator Trying to conceive - timing and fertility The signs of pregnancy Pregnancy tests Lifestyle habits may impact fertility Infertility - overview Infertility - therapies and treatments Reproductive surgery Female Reproductive System Tour Menstrual Cycle Tool Review Date: 2/20/2007 Reviewed By: Douglas A.
Pregnancy Health Center Blood Group (Rh) Incompatibility 01/02/2007
Rh incompatibility occurs when the mother's blood type is Rh negative and her fetus's blood type is Rh positive. An alternative name is Rh disease. Rh is an abbreviation for Rhesus. What Is It?: Everyone is born with a certain blood type that is either Rh positive or Rh negative. Rh-positive blood is more common than Rh-negative blood. About 85% of Caucasians are Rh positive, while the percentage is even higher for African-Americans, Asians, and American Indians.
Pregnancy Health Center Bradley Method 01/02/2007
The Bradley method is a childbirth education approach that prepares a mother for a delivery with minimal need for anesthetics or drugs and advocates the role of coach for the father. This method is named for its founder, Robert A. Bradley, M.D. (1917-1998), who has been credited for getting fathers back into the delivery room. Your hospital or community center may provide many different types of childbirth education classes for you and your partner.
Pregnancy Health Center Breech - Series 02/24/2007
Breech - Series Normal Position Of The Baby: The term "fetal presentation" refers to the part of your baby's body that is closest to the birth canal. In most full-term pregnancies, the baby is positioned head down, or cephalic, in the uterus. Breech Presentation: If your baby is breech, his bottom is the part of his body closest to the birth canal. No one is sure what causes a breech presentation, but it happens in 3% to 5% of single-baby deliveries.
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