Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Healthy moms tend to have healthy babies. If you plan to become pregnant, take the following steps to help your baby get off to a good start. * Have a complete medical exam, including a gynecological exam. A number of medical conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, alcohol use, […]
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Women’s Health Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a form of blood poisoning. It rarely occurs, but it can be fatal. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms come on fast and are often severe. * High sudden fever. Sore throat. * Flat, red, sunburn-like rash on the trunk of the body that spreads. The skin on the palms
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Women’s Health Common urinary problems in women are urinary incontinence, overactive bladder (OAB), and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Signs & Symptoms Urinary incontinence means you lose bladder control or can’t store urine like you should. Although there are many types, the most common ones in women are stress incontinence and urge incontinence. For Stress Incontinence
Student Health Depression is the most common reason college students go to their school’s counseling service. Depression makes a person less able to manage life. It affects a person’s mood, mind, body, and behaviors. Signs & Symptoms The number and severity of the symptoms vary from person to person. A person who is depressed has
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care What to Look For Do you think you might be pregnant? Here are some signs to look for: * You have missed a menstrual period. You are at least 2 weeks late. {Note: Stress or illness can cause your period to be late, too. And, some women do not have regular
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care When you smoke, drink, or take drugs, your baby does, too! Smoking, drinking, and/or taking drugs can increase your risk for problems. Your baby is at more risk for problems, too. Smoking Pregnant women who smoke have more chances for these problems: * Vaginal bleeding * Ectopic pregnancy * Miscarriage or
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care How Many Visits How often will you need to see your prenatal health care provider? That depends on: * Your medical history and needs * How your pregnancy is going * The provider’s advice Call your health care provider when you think or know you are pregnant. Ask to be seen.
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Age is not the biggest factor in a healthy pregnancy. The biggest factor is the good health of the mother. Becoming pregnant after the age of 35, however, poses a number of potential problems. Chances for conception decrease with age. The incidence of miscarriage and premature birth is slightly higher in
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care How can you find out for sure if you are pregnant? Do a home pregnancy urine test. You can do one yourself. Facts about these tests: * They test for a hormone called HCG. HCG is present in the urine only during pregnancy. * You can buy them over-the-counter. Look for
Bone & Muscle Problems Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass and strength. This significantly increases the risk of fractures and falls. To help prevent osteoporosis, take medicines as prescribed by your doctor, do weight-bearing exercises, choose a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, and practice good posture. Often, the first sign of
