Roger W. Harms, M.D.
As medical editor-in-chief, Dr. Roger Harms is excited about the potential for MayoClinic.com to help educate people about their health and provide them the tools and information to live healthier lives. The Auburn, Neb., native has been with ... [... more]
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Preconception
Preconception planning: Is your body ready for pregnancy? Pregnancy after 35: Healthy moms, healthy babies Pregnancy: When you have a chronic health condition Fertility herbs and supplements: Do they enhance fertility? Freezing eggs: An option ... [... more]
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Early pregnancy symptoms
Tool: Pregnancy due date calculator Early symptoms of pregnancy: What happens right away Home pregnancy tests: Can you trust the results? [... more]
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Diet, exercise and lifestyle
Pregnancy nutrition: Essential nutrients when you're eating for two Pregnancy and exercise: Baby, let's move! Pregnancy and fish: What's too little - or too much? Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid Pregnancy nutrition: Healthy eating for you and ... [... more]
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First trimester pregnancy
Pregnancy symptoms: What to expect during the first trimester Chorionic villus sampling Fetal development: What happens during the first trimester? First trimester screening Prenatal care: What to expect during the first trimester Prenatal ... [... more]
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Second trimester pregnancy
Fetal development: What happens during the second trimester? Pregnancy symptoms: What to expect during the second trimester Fetal ultrasound: What can it tell you? Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling Prenatal care: What to expect during the ... [... more]
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Third trimester pregnancy
Pregnancy symptoms: What to expect during the third trimester Back pain during pregnancy Bed rest: How to make the best of it Childbirth education: Get ready for labor and delivery Fetal development: What happens during the third ... [... more]
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Maternal health problems
Epilepsy and pregnancy High blood pressure and pregnancy Pregnancy: When you have a heart condition Allergy medications during pregnancy: Are they safe? Antibiotics and pregnancy Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns? Rh factor in ... [... more]
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Pregnancy loss
Coping with pregnancy loss Dilation and curettage (D & C) Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor? Ectopic pregnancy [... more]
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Pregnancy complications
Cholestasis of pregnancy Fetal fibronectin test Preterm labor: Prevention is key Low amniotic fluid: Should I worry? Morning sickness: When is it a concern? Gestational diabetes Placenta previa Placental abruption Preeclampsia Premature birth [... more]
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Labor
Inducing labor: Your questions answered Signs of labor: Know what to expect Stages of labor: Baby, it's time! Slide show: Labor positions Back labor: What are the symptoms? [... more]
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Pain management
Labor pain: Medications for labor and delivery Labor pain: Weigh your options for pain relief Video: The epidural block Lower back tattoo: Can it prevent an epidural for labor pain? [... more]
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