Health & Baby Medical Reference
- Moles
WebMD explains how pregnancy affects skin moles.
- Pregnancy Mask
Why some women get 'pregnancy mask' when they're pregnant.
- Urine Leakage With Twins
Tips to deal with urine leakage during pregnancy.
- How to Create a Birth Plan
How to create a birth plan
- Morning Sickness
Tips to cope with morning sickness during pregnancy.
- What Is a Midwife?
Understanding the Midwife's Role With Twins
- Take a Look at Cord Blood Banking
Information on cord blood banking.
- Daily Naps and Other Ways to Cope With Pregnancy Fatigue
Tips for coping with pregnancy fatigue
- What Is a Doula?
Understanding the Doula's Role
- Baby Clothes Checklist
Clothes you need to have for your baby.
- Crying Spells
Mood swings and crying spells are a normal part of pregnancy, especially during your first trimester as hormones ramp up.
- Prenatal Visit Week 37
Overview of 11th prenatal visit.
- 2nd Trimester: 3rd Prenatal Visit
Overview of fifth prenatal visit.
- Prenatal Visit Week 39
Overview of 13th prenatal visit.
- Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy
It's common to get hemorrhoids when you're pregnant, and they usually go away soon after your baby is born, Here's what you can do in the meantime.
- What to Expect When Your Water Breaks
Like morning sickness and stretch marks, your water breaking is pretty much a given for any pregnancy. Here’s what to expect when it happens to you.
- Prenatal Visit Week 38
Overview of 12th prenatal visit.
- 2nd Trimester: 1st Prenatal Visit
Overview of third prenatal visit.
- 3D and 4D Ultrasounds
Like regular ultrasounds, 3D and 4D ultrasounds use sound waves to create an image of your baby in your womb.
- Level II Ultrasound
A level II ultrasound is similar to a standard ultrasound. The difference is that your doctor will get more detailed information. Your doctor may focus on a specific part of your baby's body, such as his or her brain, heart, or other organs.
- How Often Do I Need Prenatal Visits?
WebMD explains how often a pregnant woman needs to see her doctor, both for average pregnancies and those that may be more complicated.
- Urine Tests
Urine tests check levels of protein, glucose, and blood as well as identify signs of infection. Unusual urine tests can be a sign of problems, such as diabetes, preeclampsia (high blood pressure), or kidney and bladder infection.
- 1st Trimester: 2nd Prenatal Visit
Overview of second prenatal visit.
- 2nd Trimester: 2nd Prenatal Visit
Overview of fourth prenatal visit.
- Prenatal Visit Week 40
Overview of 14th prenatal visit.
- Prenatal Visit Week 36
Overview of 10th prenatal visit.
- Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
Tips on yeast infections during pregnancy.
- Early Contractions
Learn about early contractions, or Braxton Hicks contractions.
- 1st Trimester: 1st Prenatal Visit
Overview of first prenatal visit.
- 3rd Trimester: 2nd Prenatal Visit
Overview of seventh prenatal visit.
- Belly Button Changes/Sensitivity
Sometime in your second or third trimester, you might notice your "inny" has become an "outey." Pressure from inside your growing abdomen pushes the navel out.
- Dry Eyes
Hormone changes can affect your vision. One result is dry eyes.
- Nonstress Test (NST)
The nonstress test is a simple, noninvasive way of checking on your baby's health. You may need it if you're overdue or have complications during pregnancy.
- Doppler Velocimetry
Doppler velocimetry is a way to make sure that your baby is getting a healthy supply of blood during your pregnancy.
- Rh Factor
The Rh factor test is one of the first and most important blood tests you'll have while pregnant.
- Allergies
If you have allergies, pregnancy can make your symptoms worse. But you're right to worry about taking allergy medicine during pregnancy. Pregnant women shouldn't take some allergy drugs.
- Fetal Fibronectin
Your doctor may suggest the fetal fibronectin test if you're at risk of going into labor early.
- Contraction Stress Test (CST)
The contraction stress test helps predict how your baby will do during labor. The test triggers contractions and registers how your baby's heart reacts.
- Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis (NIPD)
Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) is a new type of genetic test that screens for birth defects and inherited diseases.
- Genetic Testing
Your doctor may suggest genetic testing if family history puts your baby at a higher risk of inherited diseases.
- Glucose Testing
Why all women should get glucose testing during pregnancy.
- Blood Tests
All women get some blood tests when they're pregnant. Learn why.
- Fetal Biometry
Fetal biometry measures your unborn baby's size.
- Transvaginal Ultrasound
A transvaginal ultrasound checks your baby's heartbeat and the placenta.
- First Trimester Screening (Nuchal Translucency and Blood Test)
The first trimester screening is a safe, optional test for all pregnant women. It's a way of checking your baby's risk of certain birth defects.
- Amniotic Fluid Volume Assessment
Amniotic fluid volume assessment is a test all women get during pregnancy. It's a standard way of checking on your baby's health.
- Biophysical Profile (BPP)
The biophysical profile (BPP) is a combination of tests that check your baby's health during your pregnancy.
- Prenatal Visit Week 34
Overview of 11th prenatal visit.
- What to Expect When Your Breast Milk Comes In
Breast milk is a wonderful way to provide nutrition for your baby. Learn more about what happens when your breast milk comes in.
- What Is Trisomy 18?
WebMD explains the causes and diagnosis of trisomy 18, a chromosome disorder that often results in stillbirth or the early death of an infant.