BIRTH
DEFECTS -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Contents include Type of birth defects, Causes of birth defects, and How they
may be prevented or treated.
BLEEDING
DURING PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. Describes the causes of bleeding and what should be done
if bleeding occurs during pregnancy.
THE
Rh FACTOR: HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet from the American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Contents include What the Rh factor
is, How problems may occur, and What treatment is needed.
HIGH
BLOOD PRESSURE DURING PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet from the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This pamphlet tells about high blood pressure
during pregnancy, as well as the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments.
DIABETES
AND PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists. Contents include How diabetes can affect your pregnancy, What
you can do to control diabetes, and What special care you will need before,
during and after pregnancy. (SPANISH)
SEIZURE
DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. Contents include Care before you are pregnant, Risks to the
mother and baby, Treatment during pregnancy, Birth control options.
ALLERGIES
AND PREGNANCY -- This article includes information on avoiding foods you
are allergic to during pregnancy, making sure you get all the nutrients you
need, food allergies and breastfeeding, starting your child on solid foods when
allergies run in your family, and what you can do to prevent or delay food allergies
in your child if there is a family history of food allergies. You can listen
to this article.
EARLY
PREGNANCY LOSS: MISCARRIAGE, ECTOPIC PREGNANCY, AND MOLAR PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet
from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Discusses some
of the major causes and symptoms of early pregnancy loss; the signs that may
alert to a possible pregnancy loss; and what to expect afterwards, both in terms
of medical follow-up and emotional healing.
REPEATED
MISCARRIAGE -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Helps one to understand the reasons for repeated miscarriage and what can be
done to prevent future ones. It addresses the following questions: What causes
repeated miscarriage? What tests and procedures might my doctor suggest? If
I become pregnant again, what special care will I need? What can I do to increase
my chances of having a successful pregnancy? How can my partner and I cope?
HIV
TESTING AND PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. Contents include How HIV can affect you and your baby, What
you can do to help prevent infection, and How treatment can help. (SPANISH)
HEPATITIS
B VIRUS -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Contents include Effects of Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Effects During Pregnancy,
Testing for the Virus, Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus, and Who is at Risk?
GROUP
B STREPTOCOCCUS AND PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. Contents include What Group B Streptococcus is, How it may
effect your baby, and How it can be treated.
POSTPARTUM
DEPRESSION -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Contents include The cases of postpartum depression and What you can do to ease
these feelings.
PLANNING
YOUR PREGNANCY AND BIRTH -- This official guide to pregnancy and birth covers
every aspect of pregnancy from preconceptional care, health insurance, and labor
and delivery to getting back into shape, breastfeeding, and childcare options.
Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth is a must-have book for any woman who is pregnant
or considering pregnancy. (SPANISH)
YOU
AND YOUR BABY: PRENATAL CARE, LABOR AND DELIVERY, AND POSTPARTUM CARE --
This American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists booklet encourages
a healthy lifestyle and explains all components of good prenatal care. It includes
information on pregnancy complications, what happens during labor and delivery,
the postpartum period, breastfeeding, and much more, including: Special tests
presented in a simplified chart format, Special tests presented in a simplified
chart format, and A list of 16 common discomforts and helpful suggestions for
relief. (SPANISH)
MARCH OF DIMES -- Foundation
dedicated to helping women have healthy pregnancies and babies. Visit the web
site to obtain numerous resources on pregnancy and prenatal care.
