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  • How Can I Get Rid of a Yeast Infection?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have had a yeast infection throughout my entire pregnancy. My doctor has tested me for STD's and all are negative. He has prescribed metro gel to me. I have used this every few months. I am now on my 32 week and am using this prescription every other week.

    Is there something stronger I can use or something I can change or do differently to help?

  • Depression during pregnancy -- how can you really handle it?

    Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times of a woman's life, but for many women this is a time of confusion, fear, sadness, stress and even depression.

  • Toxoplasmosis Answer Sheet

    Toxoplasma gondii causes a disease known as toxoplasmosis. A healthy person's immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness.

  • What is the most effective way of finding out if you are pregnant??

    im a teenager and i still live at home and im scared that im pregnant and im showing alot of signs that im pregnant and my boyfriend knows that i feel this way and hes by my side all the way...

  • Gestational Diabetes

    Gestational diabetes usually appears in the second trimester. We'll empower you with the information you'll need just in case you're diagnosed with GD.

  • Beyond morning sickness: Hyperemesis gravidarum

    Most women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy but for a few unfortunate souls hyperemesis gravidarum becomes an uncontrollable monster that dictates their lives. Learn how to fight back.

  • Unveiling the Mysteries of hCG

    by Pregnancy.org Staff

    What Is HCG

  • Rh Incompatibility and Why You Need RhoGAM

    In cases of Rh incompatibility, a baby's red blood cells have a substance called the Rh D factor, and the mother's blood cells do not. These antibodies can affect your unborn baby or the next Rh-positive baby you have.

  • Recurring Miscarriage

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am looking forward for advice, who can guide me to take the right path. I am 36 years old, had 4 miscarriages in 2 years. First 3 miscarriages, happened within 10 months. 1st pregnancy went up to 12 weeks and miscarriage happened at home.

  • Subchorionic Hematoma

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have been experiencing vaginal bleeding throughout my pregnancy. I had a particularly bad incident at about 10 weeks while I was at work. I began gushing blood and by the time I made it to the ER I had soaked through 3 pads. The baby’s heart was beating so the ER doctor said to monitor the bleeding and follow up with my OB.

  • How Can I Get Rid of a Yeast Infection?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I have had a yeast infection throughout my entire pregnancy. My doctor has tested me for STD's and all are negative. He has prescribed metro gel to me. I have used this every few months. I am now on my 32 week and am using this prescription every other week.

    Is there something stronger I can use or something I can change or do differently to help?

  • Incompetent cervix -- caring for it during pregnancy

    What causes an incompetent cervix? How is it treated? Are there risks to a cerclage? Learn these answers as a mom shares her experiences and research.

  • Morning Sickness: It's Not Easy Being Green!

    The paradox of morning sickness: Few people ever really dwell on the trauma of it, because it is the famous first sign of a glorious occasion to come -- the birth of a child. That is true. It's also true that morning sickness can be debilitating, depressing and alienating. Baby or no baby.

  • Can I Touch Cat Litter?

    QUESTION

    Dear Pet Expert,
    I'm 3½ months along with my first child. My husband and I just got a new kitten, and I've had seven different relatives tell me that I can't touch cat litter. Is there any truth to this anymore, or was this a problem years ago and the new litter has different effects, or is it just the urine?

    Is there anything else I should know about kittens and pregnancy? Is there any possibility of baby developing allergies because we have a cat?

  • Helping a Friend Through Pregnancy Loss

    My best friend's baby died at 39 weeks gestation. What could I say? Could I share the pain? Was there anything I could do? I felt so helpless. Since then, I've experienced four pregnancy losses of my own. I hope these glimpses into loss will enable you to help your friend.

  • Post-Miscarriage Checklist

    The following is a list of information your doctor will need/ask from you after you have had more than three miscarriages (Habitual Abortions).

  • Morning Sickness: What to Pack for the Journey

    Morning sickness demands a plan -- a strategy -- for outsmarting your body and letting you feel in better control. To do that, you will need some basic tools... To start with, you will need a bigger bag -- something roomy enough to accommodate your needs. If you are feeling lousy, a little shopping excursion just might cheer you up!

  • Accutane Causes Miscarriages, Birth Defects

    Major birth defects caused by exposure to Accutane and other brands of isotretinoin, an acne therapy drug continue to occur in the United States.

  • Pregnancy and Methotrexate

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    My husband and I have just found out that I am 12-14 weeks pregnant with our first child. This has been completely unplanned as I for the last 2 years have been taking Methotrexate for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, my dose is 20mg per week taken via an injection format.

    When I was originally prescribed the drug we were told that under no circumstances should I think about having children without having come off it for at least 6 months. This was not an issue to us so we had planned our lives around just being the two of us.

  • Bed Rest

    Bed rest will differ from woman to woman and may range from simple periodic resting at home to full bed rest and monitoring in a hospital.