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Routine Problems of Pregnancy


Back Pain

  • Common, particularly in the third trimester when the patient's center of gravity has shifted.
  • Treatment: mild exercise, gentle massage, heating pads, Tylenol, (severe) muscle relaxants or narcotics

Constipation

  • Caused by: decreased bowel motility secondary to elevated progesterone (normal in pregnancy), which can lead to greater absorption of water.
  • Treatment: increased PO fluids, stool softeners, bulking agents Drinking plenty of water and eating fruit and fibre enriched foods often help

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Baby-Parenting.com - offering a list of common pregnancy complaints and solutions.
Meta Description: [ Pregnancy complaints and their treatments ]

404 Bleeding During Pregnancy - Patient education on the causes of bleeding during pregnancy, offered in both English and Spanish.

Blunt Abdominal Trauma During Pregnancy - The major causes of maternal injury are vehicular accidents, falls, and penetrating objects.

Common Problems of Pregnancy - Concise factsheet on pregnancy. Also available in Adobe Acrobat format.
Meta Description: [ BUPA health information factsheet - problems in pregnancy can include morning sickness, swollen ankles, leg cramps, haemorrhoids, constipation... ]

Fetal Treatment Program - Offers fetal surgery and other treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, gastroschisis, omphalocele, and other fetal defects, at Women and Infants' Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. A joint venture of several regional medical centers. Includes information and links about conditions treated.

High Risk Pregnancy - Message board for women who are experiencing complications.

Hydatidiform Mole - Explanation of a rare mass or growth that may form inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy.

Hydrops Fetalis - Medical report on two consecutive pregnancies with this diagnoses, as well as intrauterine growth retardation and Dysmorphic Syndrome.
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Itchy Moms - Information about ICP and its risks and complications, includes a definition, symptoms and treatment.
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404 MAD (Mothers and Diabetes) - UK based site providing help and support for diabetic patients who are considering having a family.

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Medical Risks of Epidural Anaesthesia during Childbirth - This site explores the risks undertaken when choosing an epidural for pain management.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona: epidural anesthesia has become increasingly popular for childbirth. The health risks, however, may be greatly underplayed. ]

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StorkNet's Pregnancy Complications Center - Support and information for parents.
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Tommy's Campaign - Help prevent premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth. Healthy pregnancy hints, toxoplasmosis, pre-eclampsia, and problem pregnancy are covered by this UK charity.

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