Risks of Pregnancy Over Age 30
Many women today are waiting until later in life to have children. In the U.S., birth rates for women in their 30s are at the highest levels in four decades.
Nutrition Before Pregnancy
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPre-onception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Read on to learn more about your nutritional needs before getting pregnant.
Migraine Headaches During Pregnancy
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesMany women have migraine headaches while pregnant. The good news is that you don’t have to give in to the pain when it strikes. Know what pain-relief choices are safest for you.
Epilepsy During Pregnancy
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesEpilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system. It is also called a seizure disorder. Normally the body’s nerves send information by electrical and chemical signals. People with epilepsy have abnormal electrical signals in the brain. This can cause a seizure.
Miscarriage
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesMiscarriage is a pregnancy loss in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. About 10% to 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, most often in the first trimester (first 13 weeks of pregnancy). Read on to learn more.
Maternal and Fetal Infections
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesIn pregnancy, infections are a common complication—but women may not have obvious symptoms, or they may show different symptoms of an infection.