The pregnancy blog covers all topics related to conception, pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum time after the baby arrives. The blog review is a good place to view the recently covered topics. You can also browse by category on the right side of the page.
Gestational diabetes affects about five percent of all pregnant women. The glucose test done in the second trimester screens for this condition. If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you will have to learn to manage the condition and monitor your blood sugar levels. Learn more in Managing Gestational Diabetes.
If you have not been able to conceive and seek treatment for infertility, you may be given fertility medication to help increase your chances. Medications given by injection, such as gonadotropins, are often used with treatments such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization. HCG is given after these injections to cause the ovaries to release the eggs. Learn more about these medications in Fertility Medications: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG).
Hyperprolactinemia is a condition which often results in secondary infertility. It is caused by high prolactin levels which affect the menstrual cycle and may inhibit ovulation. Learn more in Hyperprolactinemia.
Postpartum depression is a serious condition that affects many women. Some groups are at greater risk of postpartum depression than others. Read more about it in Groups at Risk for Postpartum Depression.
When you are trying to get pregnant, you need to know when you are ovulating. Fertility monitors are very useful for identifying your most fertile days in order to conceive faster. Learn more in Using Fertility Monitors and Saliva Fertility Monitors.
After you learn you are pregnant, your diet suddenly takes on greater importance. Nutrition is vital for the health of both you and your baby. One nutrient to include is omega 3. Learn more about this nutrient in The Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids.
If you are pregnant, you know smoking is bad for the baby. It is also bad for you. Chances are you have heard about preterm birth and low birth weight. There is another reason to kick the habit. Smoking increases the risk of developing pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. Read more in One More Reason to Quit Smoking.
Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication during pregnancy. Learn more about this condition and treatment in What is Pre-eclampsia?
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