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Contractions After Sex
By JustMommies staff
If you are heading into the last week or two of pregnancy, you may be trying anything and everything to get labor started including having sex. Sex is one of those things that everyone tells you will get labor started but it doesn’t work for everyone. It may bring on contractions for some, but for
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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 Hyperemesis Gravidarum
By JustMommies staff
Many pregnant women experience at least some symptoms of nausea and/or vomiting during their pregnancy. This is referred to as “morning sickness” although it can occur at any time of the day. There is no exact cause for morning sickness but many doctors believe morning sickness may be triggered by Cramping During Pregnancy
By Patty Malowney
Cramping during pregnancy can be very concerning to a pregnant mother. Cramping can be mild to severe. Cramps can be a signal of a problem or just another sign of a stretching and growing uterus. The question then arises, should I be concerned about cramping? We hope to clarify some of the common causes Low Amniotic Fluid (Oligohydramnios)
By Patty Malowney
Amniotic fluid provides cushioning and nourishment for your baby. Read more here to learn about what low amniotic fluid means. Managing Gestational Diabetes
By Laura Leavitt
While it can be a pain, gestational diabetes can be controlled with help from great food and doctor's advice. Placenta Previa Symptoms and Treatment
By Teresa Redmond
Learn about placenta previa and the risks involved with it. Preeclampsia (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension)
By Laura Leavitt
Learn more about this pregnancy-related condition. Preterm Labor
By JustMommies staff
Preterm labor is a fear of many expectant mothers. Preterm labor is defined as labor that occurs after 20 weeks but before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Certain women are at greater risk for premature labor. Below is a list of risk factors for preterm labor and a list of symptoms of preterm labor. Risks for Too Much Amniotic Fluid (Polyhydramnios)
By Teresa Redmond
Your baby needs the cushion of amniotic fluid. 