A wide variety of aches and pains typically occur when a woman is pregnant. Backaches, headaches and sciatica pain are just a few examples of pregnancy-related conditions that may cause some women to seek relief. However, many women are concerned...
Asthma is a commonly occurring lung disease. It can be a serious health condition. When monitored closely, asthma is very manageable. Pregnant women who suffer from asthma will need to work closely with their health care professionals to create...
Nausea is a common complaint during pregnancy. It is often referred to as morning sickness, but it can occur at any time of the day or night, and sometimes lasts the entire day. There are a number of natural cures thought to help nausea, like...
HIV positive women who become pregnant will need to work closely with their physicians to make decisions about antiretroviral medications. If a woman decides to stop all her medications during pregnancy, her viral load could increase and she...
Pregnancy equals change, physically, emotionally and in the lifestyle of a woman. She is no longer thinking and acting on her own behalf, but is caring for and nourishing her child as well. Old habits may need to be broken or altered to benefit...
Epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition characterized by seizures, affects around 2 million Americans, including many women of childbearing age. Seizure activity can range from loss of consciousness and convulsions to brief episodes of staring...
American Pregnancy suggests migraine headaches are like a lottery during pregnancy, as some women experience stronger pain while others go 40 weeks without the slightest indication of a migraine. Medications used to treat migraines during...
Any medication that is taken during pregnancy can affect the health of the baby. While some antihypertensive medications used to lower blood pressure are considered safe, others can increase the risk of illness or death of the baby. The FDA...
Women must seek medical advice when pregnancy is confirmed to ensure that current medical therapy is appropriate. Some medications may cause harm to the fetus and put the mother at harm for complications. Asthma control may change during...
Eczema is a skin infection that produces lesions across the surface of the skin. The skin becomes dry, itchy and scaly and may crack if not properly moisturized. It is a severe form of skin inflammation that does not have a cure. It can be treated...
Bipolar disorders, brain disorders associated with mood swings that can be severe, are common in women of childbearing age. Medications are required to keep symptoms of bipolar disorders at bay, but many bipolar medications have side effects...
Many medications are available for the treatment of migraines. Pregnant women who experience these kind of headaches, however, must use caution when it comes to migraine relief as some treatments can negatively affect the developing baby. A...
A baby born before week thirty-two of a pregnancy is considered early preterm and when born at thirty-two to thirty-seven weeks is considered preterm, according to The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. A baby born this early...
Sleep can be hard to obtain during pregnancy for a number of reasons, such as increased urination and bodily discomfort. After several nights without rest, a woman may want to try an over-the-counter or prescription sleep aid to get some relief....
Some women have never experienced heartburn until they became pregnant, and others have had it for years before becoming pregnant. Regardless, pregnancy can increase the likelihood of heartburn for several reasons including hormones, extra weight...
Pregnancy can bring about a host of discomforts and challenges as well as joy. One of the common symptoms that pregnant women experience is headaches. Women who are prone to migraines may find that their symptoms increase dramatically or...
Women who are 6 to 24 weeks pregnant are more susceptible to urinary tract infections, UTIs, according to the American Pregnancy Association. Painful symptoms such as burning urination, bloody urine and abdominal cramps are caused by bacterial...
Got a cold? The pesky symptoms of a cold are always a major discomfort and inconvenience, but it's even worse during pregnancy. And, the University of Michigan Health System says that a cold is even tougher to get rid of during pregnancy because...
Teen pregnancy is considered a major health problem with unique medical and psychosocial consequences. However, researchers at the University of Oklahoma found that adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes have been linked to low socioeconomic...
The first trimester of your pregnancy is a period of rapid development for your baby. You should be extremely cautious taking any type of medication, unless you know it is considered safe. Most women try to use non-pharmacological methods before...
At least half of all pregnant women experience an outbreak of acne during the months leading up to and immediately following delivery. Like many other body changes, hormones are to blame for pregnancy-induced acne. The situation is complicated by...
False positive results are uncommon on pregnancy tests; false negatives are much more common. Certain medications can cause a false positive result on blood test or home pregnancy tests. Pregnancy tests measure levels of human chorionic...
Hormonal rushes from pregnancy can cause adult acne. While acne is unsightly, some acne medications are harmful to a developing fetus and cannot be used during pregnancy. It's often safest to terminate the use of medications prior to becoming...
Whether a woman has missed her menstrual period or simply "feels pregnant," home pregnancy tests offer the convenience of testing without having to make a doctor appointment. Home tests sense the hormone hCG, which is produced by the chorion (part...
Hemorrhoids affect many women during pregnancy due to various changes in the body that slow the digestive process and put pressure on the intestines. Hemorrhoids are varicose veins that occur in the rectum. When the varicose veins develop, the...
One of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy is a backache. The American Pregnancy Association points out that while this is an early sign of pregnancy, a dull ache in the lower back can persist until delivery. There are several ways a woman can...
Positive pregnancy tests don't always indicate that conception has occurred. In some instances, false positives occur completely unrelated to pregnancy. Several medical conditions can cause the production of human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG,...
The Brewer Pregnancy Diet aims to reduce the risk of dangerous conditions during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, toxemia, HELLP syndrome and pregnancy swelling. The diet differs from traditional recommendations by being much higher in protein and...
At least one in 10 women smokes and/or drinks alcohol during pregnancy. While most women are aware that smoking and drinking are not recommended during pregnancy, many women don't realize the specific risks associated with these exposures. From...
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