Articles on Pregnancy Complications

How to Spot Signs of Placenta Previa

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Placenta previa is a condition that can frighten an expectant mother, but it doesn't necessarily threaten the pregnancy. You can reduce the risk of this condition and learn how to deal with it by following these steps... more »

How to Survive a Hospital Antepartum Room

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A hospital antepartum room is where a doctor places a pregnant woman for observation before active labor begins, generally due to pregnancy complications or hospital-ordered bed rest. A woman may spend a few days or a few months in the hospital ... more »

How to Survive Twin Pregnancy Bedrest

By GreenMomma

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Chances are when you heard the news you were having twins, immediately following the suprise was the thought of the dreaded bedrest. Here are some hints on making bedrest a little more entertaining and less dreadful... more »

How to a relieve sore nipples when breast feeding

By italeona

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A lot of people I knew that tried breast feeding stopped because it hurt so much. I didn't believe them until I had my little one. OMG!!! I wanted to give up the first day, but I was in a new hospital and I guess they had some top of the line ... more »

How to Calm a Panicky Woman During Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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Many women in labor handle every contraction they have with dignity. Sometimes it's hard to even tell when they are having contractions and when they aren't. However, some women experience contractions that put them over the top. They feel that ... more »

How to Choose a Birth Doula

By jgsmom

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This article will help you choose a birth doula... more »

How to Enjoy Your Pregnancy

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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You spent all your time trying to get pregnant or dreaming about what getting pregnant would be like. Now here you are, pregnant and on the long countdown to your baby's arrival. Here are some tips to help enjoy each moment of this wonderful- and ... more »

How to Handle Back Pain in Labor

By Heidi Gonzales

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Back pain in labor is extremely common. Many women experience it from early labor through delivery, while some never experience it at all. Back pain can be extremely uncomfortable, and unlike contractions, it may continue to be painful throughout ... more »

How to Prepare for an Amniocentesis

By AmyU

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If you are going to have an amniocentesis, you need to know what will happen. Of course, one of the most commonly asked questions are the risks and pain. Don't trust anyone that says it doesn't hurt! You might be lucky and it won't but be ... more »

How to Cope With Bed Rest

By AmyU

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There are several forms of bed rest, so verify with your doctor what you are allowed to do. One level is decreased activity, where you can still do most of your normal things, except heavy lifting or heavy housework. Another level is stricter. ... more »

How to Diagnose a Blighted Ovum

By eHow Parenting Editor

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A blighted ovum is a fairly common type of early miscarriage. In some cases, the woman doesn't even know that she is pregnant yet when she miscarries. In the case of a blighted ovum, a placenta develops, but the embryo doesn't develop and the ... more »

How to Diagnose and Treat the Ectopic Pregnancy?

By Paul B

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Ectopic pregnancy happens in any woman with lower abdominal pain or unusual bleeding who is or might be sexually active and whose pregnancy test is positive. Read the article about how ectopic pregnancy can be diagnosed or treated... more »

How to Know early that you are pregnant

By smilesatme1

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Getting pregnant is cool but knowing when to have it is great! You cannot just walking around not knowing what's going on in your body. If you can detect early that you are pregnant then you have a chance to change some bad habits for your own ... more »

How to Recover From Diastasis Recti

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Postpartum women must be aware of diastasis recti, a condition in which the left and right side of the rectus abdominal muscle separate. The increased tension on the abdominal muscles puts a woman at risk for diastasis recti, especially after ... more »

How to Take Care of Your Perineum After Birth

By Heidi Gonzales

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After giving birth, your perineum may be swollen and sore from stretching. If you had an episiotomy or a tear that required stitches, the pain may be more intense. Taking care of your perineum is essential to prevent infection and promote ... more »

How to Diagnose Chorioamnionitis

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Chorioamnionitis is a medical condition that affects pregnant women before or during labor. It is an infection of the outer membrane of the fluid filled sac that contains the fetus and the fluid in which the fetus grows. It happens when good ... more »

How to Get pregnant fast

By smilesatme1

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Getting pregnant faster may sounds funny but some couples just cannot make it. Pregnancy is not easy for some women who wants to be a mommy. There are many factors involved in difficulties of getting pregnant. It can be medical, emotional and ... more »

How to Avoid Having Labor Induced

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There are many reasons why obstetricians induce labor, but just as many reasons why pregnant women try to avoid an induction. Inducing labor is more likely to lead to complications. And after nine months of pregnancy, many women look forward to ... more »

How to Care for Your Wife's Ectopic Pregnancy

By Paul B

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Ectopic pregnancy happens in any woman with lower abdominal pain or unusual bleeding who is or might be sexually active and whose pregnancy test is positive. Read the article about how ectopic pregnancy can be diagnosed or treated... more »

How to Diagnose an Ectopic Pregnancy

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An ectopic pregnancy is either when an embryo implants in one of the fallopian tubes (this is the most common type), ovaries, cervix or other abdominal organ instead of the uterus. In fact, "ectopic" means "out of place." An ectopic pregnancy is ... more »

How to Diagnose Birth Defects

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If you know before you give birth that your child is going to enter the world with a birth defect, you can prepare for the event and the changes it will make in your life. Here is how your provider can diagnose birth defects before your child is ... more »

How to Ease Morning Sickness

By KMD92405

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So you're expecting a baby (or babies!)? You must be happy and glowing! Or in my experience as sick as a dog! For some people the nausea starts before they even know they are pregnant, while for others it starts a little later. It *usually* fades ... more »

How to Find a Perinatologist

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A perinatologist is a doctor who specializes in high risk pregnancies and potential complications of the fetus, placenta, uterus or other pregnancy issues. An obstetrician or midwife may suggest a perinatologist for an advanced ultrasound and ... more »

How to Get RhoGAM After Birth

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Red blood cells contain markers that the immune system recognizes. One of those markets is the Rh factor. Any person with Rh is his blood is Rh positive (as in the blood type B+). If a person does not have Rh in her blood, she is Rh negative (as ... more »

How to Make Contractions Stronger

By Heidi Gonzales

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Sometimes, for reasons unknown, contractions will slow down or stop during labor. While many people believe that medical intervention is automatically needed if this happens, there are a couple of natural methods to try first. If contractions do ... more »

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