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Cesarean Section Birth

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Alpha-Fetoprotein Test (or AFP Test)

By Laura Leavitt

pregnant woman talking to doctor This test can tell you valuable information in your pregnancy.
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Bleeding During Pregnancy: What It Could Be

By Patty Malowney

woman bleeding during early pregnancy While not all vaginal bleeding is a reason for panic, it should be a cause for concern. Here are some of the most common causes for bleeding during the various stages of pregnancy.
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Breech Baby - What Can You do if Your Baby is Breech

By Laura Leavitt

doctor touching pregnant woman's belly There are a few different meanings of having a breech baby, and you have some recourse if you know your baby is breech.
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Confronting Addiction During Pregnancy

By Laura Leavitt

woman holding pregnancy test It can be a scary moment to realize.
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CVS: Chorionic Villi Sampling

By JustMommies staff

Chorionic Villi Sampling is a prenatal test where a small sample of fetal placenta (chorionic villi) is obtained to perform genetic testing. Chorionic Villi sampling is similar to an amniocentesis, but can be performed earlier in a pregnancy. CVS is usually performed between the 8th and 12th week. CVS:
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Group B Strep

By JustMommies staff

According to the American Pregnancy Association, Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacterial infection that a woman can pass on to her baby. Group B strep is bacteria commonly found in the body. It should not, however, be confused with the group strep A, the bacteria responsible for strep throat.
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Low Amniotic Fluid (Oligohydramnios)

By Patty Malowney

Ultrasound photograph of a baby low amniotic fluid Amniotic fluid provides cushioning and nourishment for your baby. Read more here to learn about what low amniotic fluid means.
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Managing Gestational Diabetes

By Laura Leavitt

pregnant woman checking blood sugar While it can be a pain, gestational diabetes can be controlled with help from great food and doctor's advice.
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Multiple Pregnancy: Special Care

By JustMommies staff

  Special care is needed for a pregnant mother carrying more than one baby. If you've recently found out that you are pregnant with mulitples you may be having fears and concerns about how to best take care of yourself and your growing babies. Hopefully, we can help prepare you for some of what is in
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Placental Abruption

By JustMommies staff

An uncommon, but very serious complication in pregnancy is called placental abruption or Abruptio Placenta. This condition requires immediate medical attention. After an egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube, it travels down to the uterus and implants itself. The uterus provides an environment for
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