September 2009
66 posts
Postpartum Preeclampsia Symptoms →
The most commonly reported symptoms associated with postpartum preeclampsia include: headaches, high blood pressure, vision problems, low amount of platelets, and a decrease in…
Postpartum Aortic Dissection →
In women who are younger than 40, about 50% of cases of aortic dissection occur in the postpartum period or during pregnancy. Women with Marfan syndrome carry the highest risk in this…
Esmolol and Pregnancy →
Women who are pregnant or who wish to become pregnant should discuss the use of esmolol with their physician before beginning treatment with this medication. Esmolol has not been well studied…
Aliskiren and Pregnancy →
Patients who are using aliskiren should be advised to consult with a physician immediately should they become pregnant or wish to become pregnant. Aliskiren is listed as a category C…
Perinatal Cardiology →
Perinatal cardiology consists of neonatal cardiology, fetal cardiology, and maternal cardiology. Perinatal cardiology can diagnose fetal cardiac problems as early as 15 weeks …
Covera HS and Pregnancy →
The use of Covera HS (verapamil) during pregnancy may not be safe. In animal studies of Covera HS, there was an increased risk of miscarriages and decreased fetal growth. Your health…
Hydroxychloroquine and Pregnancy →
Hydroxychloroquine use in pregnancy is not recommended. There have been no controlled studies performed in human pregnancies; therefore, risk of birth defects cannot be ruled out. Animal…
Heart Murmur in Unborn Babies →
In a fetus, as the blood moves through the chambers, valves, and major vessels of the heart, it can make a faint noise, which is called a heart murmur. The murmur can make several noises…
Plavix and Pregnancy →
Plavix is believed to be relatively safe for use during pregnancy when there is significant benefit to the mother. Animal studies involving large doses of Plavix have revealed no evidence of
Plaquenil and Pregnancy →
Plaquenil use in pregnancy is not recommended. There have been no controlled studies performed in human pregnancies; therefore, risk of birth defects cannot be ruled out. Animal studies…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Risk Factors →
Peripartum cardiomyopathy risk factors include obesity, having a personal history of cardiac disorders such as myocarditis, diabetes, sepsis, pregnancy induced hypertension,…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Treatment →
Peripartum cardiomyopathy treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms. Some symptoms resolve on their own without treatment. Medications used for treating peripartum cardiomyopathy include …
What Causes Fetal Heart Block in Fetuses →
Fetal heart block occurs when there is a block of electrical flow within the heart muscle causing an altered heart rhythm which may occur in any trimester. This can be caused by certain
Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission and Pregnancy →
Pregnant women can go into rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remission during pregnancy. Studies show the more fetal DNA in the mother’s blood, the lower the RA disease activity is during…
Don’t Get Pregnant, Won’t Get Pregnant ….Then... →
Know your choices. You can’t rewind the clock.
Table 6: Forms of Care Likely to be Ineffective or... →
Pre pregnancy planning →
How to Get Pregnant Naturally →
Pre-conception planning has beneficial effects for the baby.
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome →
Most health and social care experts suggest that women should not drink at all during pregnancy. Weeks 10-20 of the pregnancy are believed to be a particularly high risk period for the mother-to-be.
Docusate and Pregnancy →
Although docusate has not been classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it is not recommended for use during pregnancy. In clinical studies, there was an increased risk of …
Will Swine Flu Affect My Unborn Baby →
Swine flu not only poses a risk to a pregnant women, it also poses a risk to her unborn child. Even during the seasonal flu season, women who are pregnant are far more likely to be…
Postpartum Preeclampsia →
Postpartum preeclampsia is a rare condition when preeclampsia continues after childbirth. Preeclampsia causes high blood pressure and excess protein in your urine after twenty weeks of
Phenazopyridine and Pregnancy →
Phenazopyridine is labeled as a pregnancy category B drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is considered to be relatively safe for use during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor…
Mandelamine and Pregnancy →
Mandelamine is labeled as a pregnancy category C drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is unknown if this medication is harmful to a fetus. Mandelamine should only be used…
Macrodantin and Pregnancy →
Macrodantin is labeled as a pregnancy category B drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This medication is considered to be relatively safe during pregnancy, except during the…
Aricept and Pregnancy →
Aricept is recommended for use during pregnancy only when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has listed…
Trazodone Warnings and Precautions →
Patients should discuss all warnings and precautions associated with trazodone with their physician before beginning the medication. Patients who suffer from bipolar disorder or …
Intuniv and Pregnancy →
Intuniv is classified as a pregnancy category B drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In animal clinical studies, this medication showed no evidence of harm to the fetus at…
The World Health Organization's ranking of the... →
New Zealand ranks 41 WHO ranking of countries.
WatchCare during pregnancy.
WatchHuman growth and reproduction.
Just Imagine →
Inspiring stories from New Zealanders who have taken control of their own health.
Smoking →
First and second hand smoke effects on the young
Pregnancy Planning Information on MedicineNet.com →
Pregnancy planning advice.
Pre-pregnancy recommendations →
If you are planning a pregnancy, take good care to give you and your baby the best chance of a healthy and safe birth by taking pre-conception action.
Xopenex HFA and Pregnancy →
Xopenex HFA is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Research performed on animals found adverse effects and toxicity on the fetus. No well controlled studies have been done at this…
Caesarean section for non-medical reasons at term
Childbirth is a profound and powerful human experience. Women often describe feelings of empowerment, elation and achievement, although other women’s experiences include trauma, fear, pain, and loss of control. The way women give birth, either vaginally or by caesarean section, is likely to impact on their feelings. In recent years, caesareans have become safer due to improved anaesthesia...
Will Breastfeeding Protect My Newborn Baby Against... →
Since the swine flu, or H1N1 virus is still new, it is not yet known about specific protection against it. Protective antibodies are passed on by the mother to protect a baby during …
Caesarean section for non-medical reasons at term
Childbirth is a profound and powerful human experience. Women often describe feelings of empowerment, elation and achievement, although other women’s experiences include trauma, fear, pain, and loss of control. The way women give birth, either vaginally or by caesarean section, is likely to impact on their feelings. In recent years, caesareans have become safer due to improved anaesthesia...
Smoking during pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of the mother having complications during pregnancy and the baby being born too small (with low birthweight) and too early (prematurely, before 37 weeks). Low birthweight has been associated with coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and being overweight in adulthood. Tobacco smoking also has serious long-term health risks for both the women and their...
Colace and Pregnancy →
Although Colace (docusate) has not been classified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it is not recommended for use during pregnancy. In clinical studies, there was an increased…
Papavarine and Pregnancy →
The use of papavarine during pregnancy is not recommended. It is not known if the use of papavarine can cause fetal harm if used during pregnancy. Your health care provider may…
Marinol and Pregnancy →
The use of Marinol (dronabinol) during pregnancy is not recommended. Due to the marijuana contained in Marinol, there is an increased risk of your child having a birth defect. In animal…
Dr. Adam Ofer, ObGyn, Westport, CT →
Dr. Adam Ofer specializes in obstetrics and gynaecology. Obstetricians specialize in caring for and treating pregnant women during pregnancy, labor and childbirth. …
Dimenhydrinate and Pregnancy →
It is not recommended that dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) be used during pregnancy. In animal studies, researchers were unable to determine the affect of dimenhydrinate on fetuses. Your health…
Sinemet and Pregnancy →
It is not recommended that Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) be used during pregnancy. In animal studies, the use of Sinemet increased the risk of various birth defects. In rare cases…
Congestive Heart Failure After Childbirth →
Congestive heart failure after childbirth is also known as peripartum or postpartum cardiomyopathy. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is when a woman develops heart failure during the last…
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy →
Postpartum cardiomyopathy is also known as peripartum cardiomyopathy. Postpartum cardiomyopathy is when a woman develops heart failure during the last trimester of pregnancy or within…
Avonex and Pregnancy →
Women who are pregnant or who are trying to get pregnant should not use Avonex. Listed as a category C medication during pregnancy by the FDA, Avonex has not been well studied during…