General Information about Breast Cancer and Pregnancy
Breast cancer is sometimes detected (found) in women who are pregnant or have just given birth. It may be difficult to detect (find) breast cancer early in pregnant or nursing women, whose breasts are often tender and swollen. Breast examination ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Pregnancy and Allergies - ACAAI
Asthma is the most common potentially serious medical condition to complicate pregnancy. In fact, asthma affects approximately 8 percent of women in their childbearing years. Well-controlled asthma is not associated with significant risk to ... [... more]
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Información general sobre el cáncer de seno (mama) en ...
En algunas ocasiones se detecta (encuentra) cáncer de seno (mama) en mujeres embarazadas o que acaban de dar a luz. Puede ser difÃcil detectar (encontrar) el cáncer de seno (mama) al comienzo del embarazo o en [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities
The amniotic fluid surrounds a fetus and is crucial to normal development. This liquid cushions and protects the baby. In some pregnancies, there may be too little or too much amniotic fluid. The amniotic fluid that surrounds a fetus (unborn ... [... more]
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Information about intrauterine growth restriction and fetal growth from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Will my baby need to stay in the hospital longer than usual? Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a term for a baby who is ... [... more]
Family Doctor |
The Thrombophilias and Pregnancy
The thrombophilias are a group of disorders that promote blood clotting. Pregnant women with a thrombophilia may be more likely than other pregnant women to develop certain pregnancy complications. The thrombophilias are a group of disorders that ... [... more]
March of Dimes |
Pregnancy: When you have a chronic health condition
Do you have a chronic health condition? Plan your pregnancy with care. Are you ready to have a baby? It's an important question for any woman - but pregnancy decisions may be more complicated if you have a chronic health condition. Work with your ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Epilepsy and pregnancy: Healthy choices for a healthy baby
Epilepsy and pregnancy - Get the facts on prenatal care, medication risks and more. Years ago, women who had epilepsy were often discouraged from getting pregnant. Today, the odds are in your favor. Thanks to early and regular prenatal care, more ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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Physician Locator Form
The Physician Locator tool allows you to search our database for members of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Results of the search will be based on the parameters that you enter into the the form below. Alabama Alaska Alberta Arizona ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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