Migraine Headaches During Pregnancy
Many women have migraine headaches while pregnant. The good news is that you don’t have to give in to the pain when it strikes. Know what pain-relief choices are safest for you.
Epilepsy During Pregnancy
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesEpilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system. It is also called a seizure disorder. Normally the body’s nerves send information by electrical and chemical signals. People with epilepsy have abnormal electrical signals in the brain. This can cause a seizure. Seizures can cause severe shaking of muscles. Or they may be very mild with hardly any symptoms at all.
Miscarriage
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesMiscarriage is a pregnancy loss in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. About 10% to 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, most often in the first trimester (first 13 weeks of pregnancy). Read on to learn more.
Maternal and Fetal Infections
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesIn pregnancy, infections are a common complication—but women may not have obvious symptoms, or they may show different symptoms of an infection.
Maternal and Fetal Testing
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesWomen with high-risk pregnancies often need a close watch for potential problems or complications. Many tests and procedures are available to monitor the health of both mother and baby.
Overview of Pregnancy Loss
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPregnancy loss is the death of an unborn baby (fetus) at any time during pregnancy. Pregnancy loss may occur in as many as 1 in every 4 pregnancies. Most pregnancy losses happen during the first trimester.