Drugs in Pregnancy
Over-The-Counter
Diseases in Pregnancy
Everyday Problems
Migraines affect up to 17% of women of childbearing age. These headaches are usually one sided and are likely to have a pulsatile or throbbing quality.
Depression
For most women, pregnancy is generally considered a period of emotional well-being for the woman and her family.
Although malaria is not endemic to the US, many US travelers are affected by this illness when traveling to places such as sub-Saharan Africa and Central and South America.
Thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrine disorders encountered during pregnancy.
Thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrine disorders encountered during pregnancy. The prevalence of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) during pregnancy ranges from 0.05 to 0.2%.
Preeclampsia is a serious condition that is a leading cause of maternal death worldwide and occurs in around 7.5% of all pregnancies.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as the state of carbohydrate (glucose) intolerance that has its onset or first recognition during late pregnancy and has many similarities to non-insu
Lifestyle during Pregnancy
Studies show that the use of hair products during pregnancy does not increase the risk of adverse fetal effects compared with the general population. (1) It is estimated that having hair treatments
Dental care is extremely important during pregnancy. Pregnant women have elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical commonly found in mass-produced plastics.