Pregnancy

Years ago, most twins came as a surprise. Now, thanks to advances in prenatal care, most women learn about a multiple pregnancy early. You might suspect you are pregnant with multiples if you have more severe body changes, including: Rapid weight ga...

Years ago, most twins came as a surprise. Now, tha...

Pregnancies with a greater chance of complications are called "high-risk." But this doesn't mean there will be problems. The following factors may increase the risk of problems during pregnancy: Very young age or older than 35 Overweight or underwei...

Pregnancies with a greater chance of complications...

Avoid keepsake ultrasounds You might think a keepsake ultrasound is a must-have for your scrapbook. But, doctors advise against ultrasound when there is no medical need to do so. Some companies sell "keepsake" ultrasound videos and images. Although u...

Avoid keepsake ultrasounds You might think a keeps...

After 28 weeks, keep track of your baby's movement. This will help you to notice if your baby is moving less than normal, which could be a sign that your baby is in distress and needs a doctor's care. An easy way to do this is the "count-to-10" appro...

After 28 weeks, keep track of your baby's movement...

During pregnancy, regular checkups are very important. This consistent care can help keep you and your baby healthy, spot problems if they occur, and prevent problems during delivery. Typically, routine checkups occur: Once each month for weeks four...

During pregnancy, regular checkups are very import...

Many women have strong views about where and how they'd like to deliver their babies. In general, women can choose to deliver at a hospital, birth center, or at home. You will need to contact your health insurance provider to find out what options ar...

Many women have strong views about where and how t...

You will see your prenatal care provider many times before you have your baby. So you want to be sure that the person you choose has a good reputation, and listens to and respects you. You will want to find out if the doctor or midwife can deliver yo...

You will see your prenatal care provider many time...

At this time, drugs are rarely tested for safety in pregnant women for fear of harming the unborn baby. Until this changes, pregnancy exposure registries help doctors and researchers learn how medicines affect pregnant mothers and their growing babie...

At this time, drugs are rarely tested for safety i...

No one is sure if these are safe for pregnant women, so it's best not to use them. Even some "natural" products may not be good for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Except for some vitamins, little is known about using dietary supplements whi...

No one is sure if these are safe for pregnant wome...

Vaccines protect your body against dangerous diseases. Some vaccines are not safe to receive during pregnancy. For some vaccines, the decision to use it during pregnancy depends on the woman’s own situation. Her doctor may consider these questions be...

Vaccines protect your body against dangerous disea...

Women who are pregnant should not take regular vitamins. They can contain doses that are too high. Ask about special vitamins for pregnant women that can help keep you and your baby healthy. These prenatal vitamins should contain at least 400 – 800 m...

Women who are pregnant should not take regular vit...

If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, you should talk to your doctor about your medicines. Do not stop or change them on your own. This includes medicines for depression, asthma, diabetes, seizures (epilepsy), and other health prob...

If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pre...

Whether or not you should use medicine during pregnancy is a serious question to discuss with your doctor. Some health problems need treatment. Not using a medicine that you need could harm you and your baby. For example, a urinary tract infection (U...

Whether or not you should use medicine during preg...

It is hard to know exactly when you will get pregnant. Once you do get pregnant, you may not know you are pregnant for 10 to 14 days or longer. Before you start trying to get pregnant, it is wise to schedule a meeting with your doctor to discuss medi...

It is hard to know exactly when you will get pregn...

Doctors and nurses get information from medicine labels and packages, textbooks, and research journals. They also share knowledge with other doctors and nurses and talk to the people who make and sell medicines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

Doctors and nurses get information from medicine l...

When deciding whether or not to use a medicine in pregnancy, you and your doctor need to talk about the medicine's benefits and risks. • Benefits: what are the good things the medicine can do for me and my growing baby (fetus)? • Risks: what are the ...

When deciding whether or not to use a medicine in ...

Although childbirth is a very pleasant experience for the mother, the father and the relatives, it is very painful for the mother. The Imams have said that labor has a great reward and is considered to be worship. The Prophet (Pbuh) said: When she de...

Although childbirth is a very pleasant experience ...

The time of pregnancy is a very difficult period with anxiety and various physical and spiritual stresses, although a mother is the center of love and affection, an example of God’s Mercy and eager to have a baby and see her child's pretty, innocent ...

The time of pregnancy is a very difficult period w...

The time of pregnancy is a boring and difficult period during which the various systems in the body undergo strange changes. If it was not for the love of the child, mothers who have once become pregnant would refuse a second pregnancy. In this perio...

The time of pregnancy is a boring and difficult pe...

The Delivery When it's time for the baby's head to deliver, the doctor will do his best to protect the delivery of the head and the mother's perineum to reduce or minimize any tears that might occur. Once the baby's head is delivered, the doctor will...

The Delivery When it's time for the baby's head to...

In the majority of cases, both the mother and baby are perfectly well after an assisted birth, but occasionally complications are encountered. Problems during the delivery A condition known as shoulder dystocia, in which the baby's shoulders become ...

In the majority of cases, both the mother and baby...