Pregnancy and Reproduction
Pregnancy
Is the process and series of changes that take place in a women's organs and tissues as a result of a developing fetus.
Multiple Births
If you’re pregnant with more than one baby, it’s called a multiple birth. Two babies are twins and three are triplets.
Labor
If you have never given birth before, you may think you will just know when the time comes.
Cesarean Delivery
A C-section is the delivery of a baby by making an opening in the mother’s lower belly area. It is also called a cesarean delivery.
Childbirth Complications
A pregnancy that has progressed without any apparent hitch can still give way to complications during delivery.
Miscarriage
A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. Pregnancy losses after the 20th week are called stillbirths.
Stillbirth
A stillbirth happens when the fetus dies after week 20 of pregnancy. Stillbirths can have multiple causes, including problems with the placenta or umbilical cord,
Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus).
Recovering From Birth
Right now, you are focused on caring for your new baby.
Recovering From Birth
But new mothers must take special care of their bodies after giving birth and while breastfeeding, too.
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a type of depression that happens after having a baby.
Postpartum Depression
It affects up to 15% of women. Postpartum depression involves emotional highs and lows, frequent crying, fatigue, guilt and anxiety.
Genetic Testing
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person exposed to alcohol before birth.
Genetic Testing
These conditions can affect each person in different ways and can range from mild to severe.
Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is done to remove amniotic fluid and cells from the uterus for testing or treatment.
Chorionic Villi Sampling
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test. It’s used to test for chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic problems.
Fetal Ultrasound
Fetal ultrasound is a test used during pregnancy. It creates an image of the baby in the mother’s womb (uterus).
Birth Control
Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy.
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a type of birth control that prevents the penis from releasing sperm in fluid called semen during sex.
Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation is a procedure that provides permanent birth control. It’s commonly called “getting your tubes tied.”
Infertility
Infertility means you cannot get pregnant (conceive). There are 2 types of infertility.
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
Is a method of assisting pregnancy, which includes removing the female egg and sperm and mixing it into the fallopian tube immediately.