Pregnancy
Definition
Symptoms
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
early labor
Evaluation
downs syndrome
fetal movement
prenatal checks
prenatal risk
Treatment
1) childbirth options
2) pain control
3) labor process
4) fetal monitoring
5) induced labor
6) episiotomy
7) forceps
8) cesarean section
specialist
Home Care
postpartum
breastfeeding diet
breastfeeding drugs
vaginal bleeding
prenatal diet
prenatal medication use
prenatal prevention tips
prenatal vitamins
warning signs
Complications
minor
serious
breech delivery
gestational diabetes
high blood pressure
miscarriage
morning sickness
placenta previa
placental abruption
preeclampsia
premature labor
Anatomy
Physiology
step 1 ovulation
step 2 fertilization
step 3 implantation
step 4 embryo growth
step 5 hormones
step 6 first trimester
step 7 second trimester
step 8 third trimester
step 9 labor and delivery
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Pregnancy Home Care
General home care for pregnancy includes:
Follow
an exercise plan for women
developed with your doctor.
Avoiding
injury to the abdomen
.
Do not drink alcohol.
Stop smoking
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Eat a healthy diet:
High fiber diet
Low fat diet
Prenatal vitamin supplements:
As directed by your doctor
Learn proper breast feeding techniques
Home care for common conditions during pregnancy includes:
Breast tenderness
Wear a supportive bra
Constipation
:
Eat a
high fiber diet
Drink plenty of liquids
Dizziness
:
Arise slowly from lying or sitting
Fatigue
:
Get regular sleep
Get
regular exercise
Headaches
:
Take
acetaminophen
Heartburn
and digestion:
Eat small frequent meals
Elevate the head of your bed
Take
antacids
High blood pressure
:
Low salt diet
Medications
Nausea and vomiting
:
Eat a light meal in the mornings
Drink plenty of liquids
Swelling
:
Avoid excessive salt
Elevate your legs
Avoid prolonged standing
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Pregnancy Home Care: Postpartum
Related Topics:
Abdominal pain in pregnancy
Abdominal pain over 20 weeks pregnant
Braxton Hicks contractions
Breech delivery
Gestational diabetes
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Infant poor feeding
Mastitis
Miscarriage
Placenta previa
Placental abruption
Postpartum cardiomyopathy
Postpartum depression
Postpartum hemorrhage
Postpartum infections
Preeclampsia
Premature labor
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
Vaginal discharge
Women's health
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Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain over 20 weeks pregnant
Breast pain
Breast pain after delivery
Faintness
Frequent urination
Leg swelling (bilateral)
Menstrual periods have stopped
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
Vaginal discharge in pregnancy
Vomiting
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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2008
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;
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