Medical Reference Related to Health & Pregnancy
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Prenatal Ultrasound
WebMD explains ultrasounds and how and why they are used during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy and the Quad Marker Screen
WebMD tells you why you might choose to have a quad marker screen, a blood test used during pregnancy that may reveal birth defects in the baby.
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Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases can seriously affect the health of your unborn baby. WebMD helps you understand STD symptoms and risks during pregnancy.
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Pregnancy and Chorionic Villus Sampling
WebMD explains chorionic villus sampling (CVS), a prenatal test that helps detect birth defects, genetic diseases, and other problems early in a pregnancy.
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Cord Blood Banking: Deciding About Public or Private Donations
Should you bank your infant's cord blood? Should you use a public or private cord blood bank? WebMD gives you information that may help you decide.
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What Is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
Get the facts on hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness and vomiting during pregnancy.
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Normal Labor and Delivery Process
WebMD explains the stages of normal labor and delivery. Learn what to expect, pain treatments, and the recovery process.
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High-Risk Pregnancy and the Biophysical Profile
Learn more from WebMD about the biophysical profile, a test that checks fetal health in high-risk pregnancies.
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Pregnancy: Resources
WebMD offers a resource list of organizations related to pregnancy and your baby's health.
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Choosing a Health Care Provider for Your Pregnancy and Childbirth
Learn more from WebMD about choosing your health care provider for your pregnancy, deciding on where and how you want to give birth, and questions you may want to ask to make the best decisions.