Talking with Your DoctorCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Talking with your doctor can sometimes be difficult. Good health care, however, depends on an open dialogue between patients and doctors.
Cord Blood Stem CellsCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 15 Jul 2008
Researchers say blood from newborns' umbilical cords may prove valuable for people requiring a bone marrow transplant after high-dose chemotherapy treatment.
Secondary InfertilityCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 14 Jul 2008
Affecting over three million American women, difficulty becoming pregnant after having a child can come as a surprise. This so-called secondary infertility can be devastating, but there are treatments to help you add to your family.
Post-pregnancy ContraceptionCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 8 Jul 2008
How quickly you become fertile after a pregnancy varies. And if you are interested in birth control you have a few options. Learn about the methods available after childbirth.
What You Should Know About the Big DayCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 8 Jul 2008
After nine months of doctor's visits, large clothing, physical discomfort and joyous expectation, a mother finally reaches the last stages of pregnancy- labor and delivery. Join our panel of specialists as they take us step by step through the process of labor and delivery.
Pregnancy and AsthmaCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 8 Jul 2008
Controlling asthma during pregnancy is extremely important, for the health of both mother and baby. Listen to experts explain what can happen if a woman's persistent asthma goes unchecked in the nine months before delivery.
Epilepsy and PregnancyCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 6 Jul 2008
Pregnancy can present a variety of challenges to women with epilepsy. Learn what you can do to keep your baby healthy.
Working with a DietitianCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 5 Jul 2008
Eating a healthy diet is hard work. That's why people get help from registered dietitians who are part diet detective and part counselor. Learn how they can help you eat right.
Yeast Infections and PregnancyCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 3 Jul 2008
Yeast infections are a common problem for women and some say pregnancy increases your risk. Many women feel they know enough about the condition to take care of it themselves, but for pregnant women, self-diagnosis is a no-no. Tune in as experts discuss why pregnant women are considered more prone to yeast infections and why a doctor's visit is a must.
Treating Asthma in PregnancyCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 1 Jul 2008
Drugs receive special scrutiny for safety when used by pregnant women. How do the drugs used to control asthma compare? Listen in as experts explain.
Pregnancy, Asthma, and DoctorsCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 1 Jul 2008
Managing asthma in pregnancy requires special expertise. Listen to expert advice on how a woman should work with her doctors to make sure her asthma hurts neither herself nor her unborn child.
Induced Labor: When is it Necessary?Category: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 18 Jun 2008
After nine months of anticipation, an expecting woman finally reaches the last stage of pregnancy--the delivery. For most women, the onset of labor is spontaneous. But what happens if your baby needs a little extra help? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the how and why of induced labor.
Understanding UltrasoundCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 7 May 2008
If you're pregnant -- and even if you're not -- you've probably heard of ultrasound. But do you really know what doctors are looking for when they use it? Join our panel for an expert discussion of this common procedure.
Chorionic Villus SamplingCategory: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 7 May 2008
If you're pregnant, there's a chance that your doctor will suggest a procedure known as chorionic villus sampling to determine if your child has a genetic abnormality like Down's Syndrome. This can of course a very scary prospect for many reasons: What do you do if the test comes back positive? And what if the test endangers the pregnancy? Worrisome as the test may be, it's important make an informed decision about testing. Join our panel of experts for an in-depth look at CVS.
What Is Amniocentesis?Category: Pregnancy
Medically Reviewed On: 20 Apr 2000
If your doctor has suggested amniocentesis you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. Is the procedure safe for you and your child? What are the chances that an abnormality will be found? What decisions will you be faced with if there is an abnormality? Join our panel of experts for a close look at this important procedure.