Concerns and Complications
HELLP Syndrome – What Does It Mean?
By Laura Leavitt
Learn more about this syndrome here.
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Migraine Headaches During Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
Headaches are very common during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Women with a history of migraines may find that they have less migraines during pregnancy. Some women, however, have more frequent migraines during pregnancy. There are also women who have never had a migraine before that
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
By Laura Leavitt
Pay attention and mitigate high blood pressure when you can.
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Danger Signs in Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
Below are a list of signs and symptoms you should be aware of during pregnancy. Should you experience any of these you should consult with your health care provider for further advice. Danger Sign Possible Causes Sudden gush of fluid from vagina Premature rupture of the membranes Vaginal bleeding Abrupted
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Incompetent Cervix: What it Means, What You Can Do
By Laura Leavitt
You can get some help if weakening has occurred.
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The Truth About STD's and Pregnancy
By Laura Leavitt
STDs can be very detrimental during pregnancy.
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Spotting During Late Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
Second and Third Trimester Spotting Preterm labor and placental problems may be the cause of spotting during late pregnancy. Although light spotting may not be as concerning as bright red bleeding, it is still something that warrants a phone call to your doctor or midwife. Common Causes of Spotting During
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Breech Baby - What Can You do if Your Baby is Breech
By Laura Leavitt
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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Dizziness During Pregnancy
By JustMommies staff
During pregnancy, it is common for a woman to feel dizzy. Some causes of dizziness are laying flat on your back, not eating enough, anemia, orthostatic hypertension, and fatigue. When a pregnant woman lies flat on her back, the enlarged uterus may press on the vena cava. The vena cava is a large vein
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Pregnancy After 35: What Older Moms Want to Know About Pregnancy
By Laura Leavitt
"Advanced Maternal Age" just means a slightly different set of answers from your doctor.
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