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American Family Physician
October 15, 2005 |
Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS An informational patient hand-out on these fetal diagnostic tests.   |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003 |
Pregnancy: Prenatal Care What will happen during prenatal visits?... What should I eat?... Is it okay to take medicine?... How long can I keep working?... What about exercise?... Is it okay to have sex?... What can I do to feel better while I'm pregnant?... etc. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005 |
Ectopic Pregnancy: What You Should Know A patient hand out on the condition, its diagnosis and treatment. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2005 |
Taking Care of Yourself After Having a Baby A patient hand out on the issues new mothers face, including postpartum depression, breastfeeding, and birth control. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2002 |
Triple Screening in Pregnancy -- What It Is and What to Expect A triple screen is a blood test that measures three things called alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin and unconjugated estriol. The results of the blood test can help your doctor see if your baby may be at higher risk for certain birth defects... |
Salon.com
August 3, 2000
Tracie White |
My second daughter I never saw her alive, but I will miss her for the rest of my life. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002 |
How to Prepare for Pregnancy Why is it important to prepare for pregnancy?... When should I see my doctor?... Is exercise okay?... Should I take vitamins?... Do I need to change my diet?... What else should I avoid?... What do I need to know about genetic diseases?... etc. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003 |
Respiratory Infections During Pregnancy What is a viral respiratory infection?... What if I am exposed to a viral respiratory infection while I am pregnant?... What should I do if I am exposed to chickenpox?... What should I do if I am exposed to fifth disease?... etc. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2001 |
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Causes of high blood pressure during pregnancy and possible problems and treatments. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002 |
Medicines for Mental Health During Pregnancy What mental problems may occur during pregnancy?... Can pregnancy cause these mental problems? Does it make them worse?... Are mental health medicines safe to use during pregnancy?... What should I do if I have a history of a mental disorder and want to get pregnant?... etc. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2005 |
Respiratory Infections During Pregnancy An informational patient hand-out for expectant mothers and the risks involved with these infections. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2004 |
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Q & A on abnormal uterine bleeding. |
Salon.com
March 20, 2002
Robin Wallace |
A mother without child After nine months of pregnancy, it took only seconds for my world to collapse, a few seconds for the doctor to say, "I'm sorry. There doesn't seem to be a heartbeat"... |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2004 |
Colic: What You Should Know A patient guide to crying in babies lasting more than three hours a day, for several days a week and for longer than three weeks. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006 |
Caring for Your New Baby An informative guide: How many wet diapers should my baby have?... How often should my baby have a bowel movement should I give my baby vitamin D?... What is jaundice?... How should I care for my baby's umbilical cord?... etc. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2007 |
Parvovirus B19: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is parvovirus B19?... What should I do if my child has fifth disease?... What should I do if I have a parvovirus B19 infection?... |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2005 |
Pregnancy: Keeping Yourself and Your Baby Healthy Questions and answers about lifestyle changes during pregnancy. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2003 |
Pregnancy and Exercise Is it safe for me to exercise during pregnancy?... How should I start an exercise program?... What types of exercise are best?... What should I be careful about?... etc. |
The Family Room
Dawn Llyod |
Approaching Childbirth the Second Time Around As the birth of our second child quickly approaches, I am reminded of what a wonderful man I managed to marry. You stayed with me during the entire 36 hour ordeal last time and never gave up on me, even when I did. Before we brave this joyful event again, there are a few requests that I would like to make of you... |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2002 |
Jaundice and Your Baby What is jaundice?... Why do some babies get jaundice?... How can I tell if my baby has jaundice?... How is jaundice treated?... |
The Family Room
November 2000
Shannon N. Auge |
My Unplanned Pregnancy I knew I was pregnant. I had every sign; sore breasts, frequent urination, a constant car sick feeling. Yet it took three store bought tests and two doctors to convince me my body was making a baby. I did not want to be pregnant... |
Salon.com
June 25, 2002
Susan Straight |
Flour power The authorities have decided that hauling around sacks of flour will teach middle schoolers not to get pregnant. My daughter and I think it's a half-baked idea. |
The Family Room
Jan Andersen |
I'm Not Too Old For Motherhood! - Pregnancy and Birth at 40+ |
Reason
October 2006
Kerry Howley |
Ova for Sale The art of the deal in the gray market for human eggs, written by Donor #15. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2005 |
Panic Attacks A patient bulletin describing the disorder and how to find help with treatment and diagnosis. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2004 |
Diethylstilbestrol Between 1938 and 1971, millions of women in the United States were given DES to keep them from losing their baby or giving birth too early. Here are the health risks for the mother and baby, and what you should do. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2001 |
Tips For Breastfeeding Success Why should I breastfeed?... How do I get breastfeeding off to a good start?... How can I tell that my baby is getting enough milk?... What can I do to prevent sore nipples?... etc. |
Salon.com
April 24, 2000
J.B. Orenstein, M.D. |
Tales from the emergency room She was 15 years old and pregnant -- and her mother was 275 pounds of fury. |
Salon.com
September 5, 2001
Lisa Moricoli Latham |
What are we fighting for? I just lost a pregnancy, but gained new insight into the stem cell debate... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000 |
Breast Pain in Women What causes breast pain?... How can my doctor find the cause of my breast pain?... |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2005 |
Painful Menstrual Periods A patient bulletin on the causes and treatment options for painful menstrual periods. |
Entrepreneur
February 2004
Aliza Pilar Sherman |
That's My Baby Who says running a business and motherhood don't mix? |
Salon.com
August 28, 2002
Susanna Stromberg |
Embracing death A recent study says that parents who hold their stillborn infants may be traumatized by the experience. Yes, the moments I spent with my dying newborn were the most painful of my life -- but they were also the richest. |
Psychology Today
Jul/Aug 2006
Marano & Perina |
Tortured Love Linda Carroll's unorthodox relationship with her famous mother and infamous daughter forced her to reevaluate love, loss and the control we have over the people we most want to protect. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2001 |
Dyspareunia: What it Might Mean for You Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse. It can have many causes. It is important to talk to your doctor if you have this problem because there are effective treatments for many of the causes... |
AskMen.com
Dustin Driver |
Get Your Baby To Sleep: 4 Steps There are a few simple tricks to get your baby to sleep that can work wonders; tricks that calm a seemingly hysterical baby. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2005 |
Infections During Pregnancy: What You Should Know A patient hand-out detailing what a patient should do if they become ill during pregnancy, possible tests they may need as well prevention suggestions. |
Salon.com
October 7, 1999
Stephen G. Bloom |
Busy signal Back pain is no guarantee your doctor will see you, even at the best clinic. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002 |
Birth Control Pills and Bleeding What is abnormal bleeding? Will I have it when I take birth control pills?... What could make me more likely to have abnormal bleeding?... If I have abnormal bleeding, what should I do?... |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2002
Kathy Soch |
Diary from a Week in Practice Sometimes physicians can take advantage of anticipated side effects and actually use them to treat patients... Computers have really improved patient satisfaction... Walking three children to school in the morning can be educational for a family practice physician... |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2004 |
End-Of-Life Choices for Families An informational pamphlet for those making end-of-life decisions. |
Health
February 2008
Linda De Villers |
The Plus Side of Going Without Sex Straight talk on circumcision, pain during lovemaking, and the problem with separate bedrooms. |
AskMen.com
Michael B. Rubin |
5 Financial Tips For Expecting Parents If you've just received the news that your wife or girlfriend is pregnant, make sure you have a solid financial plan if you hope to make it through the next nine months. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2005 |
What to Do If Your Child Swallows Something A hand-out for parents and caregivers of young children offering advice for this safety concern. |
Salon.com
August 21, 2001
Amy Halloran |
Suicide at 16 One mother contemplates the grief -- and guilt -- of another... |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2003 |
Heart Attack: Getting Back into Your Life After a Heart Attack How soon can I get back into my regular activities?... Why is exercise so important?... What kind of exercise is good?... How often should I exercise?... etc, |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000 |
Preventing and Treating Lead Poisoning in Children What problems does lead cause? In what ways are children exposed to lead? How can I lower the risk that my child will get lead poisoning? What will my doctor do if my child's blood has a high level of lead? |
The Family Room
November 2000
Mia Cronan |
Feeling Beautiful During Pregnancy One of the toughest things that a pregnant woman deals with during a healthy, problem-free pregnancy is feeling beautiful in spite of her physical growth... |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common when you are sick. They also can be side effects of certain medicines. Some people have nausea and vomiting after surgery. Many pregnant women have nausea and vomiting in the first three months of pregnancy |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection What is a joint and soft tissue injection?... What will I feel during the injection?... What should I do after the procedure?... What should I expect after the procedure?... |
