Genital Herpes
It’s important not to get genital herpes during pregnancy. A first episode during pregnancy raises the risk of passing the infection to your baby.
This section contains a wide range of educational articles, calculators, quizzes and risk assessments for middle-aged women. To find a specific topic quickly and easily, use the search function at the top of the page. Just type in the name of the topic you are interested in and explore the results.
Chorioamnionitis
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesChorioamnionitis [chor-y-oh-am-nee-oh-NY-tis] is an infection of the placenta and the amniotic fluid. Only a few women get it. But it is a common cause of preterm labor and delivery.
Cholestasis of Pregnancy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesCholestasis of pregnancy is a liver problem. It slows or stops the normal flow of bile from the gallbladder. This causes itching and yellowing of your skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Cholestasis sometimes starts in early pregnancy. But it is more common in the second and third trimesters.
Pregnancy and Pre-existing Heart Disease
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesPre-existing heart disease is a heart problem that you had before you got pregnant. This often means a heart condition that you were born with (congenital).
Placenta Previa
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesDuring pregnancy, when the placenta is attached close to the cervix or covers the cervix, it is called placenta previa. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.
Myasthenia Gravis and Pregnancy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesMyasthenia gravis is a complex autoimmune disorder. It causes antibodies to destroy the connections between your muscles and nerves. This causes muscle weakness and tiredness.