Month: December 2015
Transmitting Genital Herpes in Childbirth
If you have genital herpes, is it possible to have children without them being infected?
Low Levels of Amniotic Fluid During Pregnancy
My daughter is over 35 and pregnant with her third child. She has a low amniotic fluid level. What causes this and what does it mean?
Pregnancy and Nictoine Cravings
Is there a safe treatment for a pregnant woman to help stop nicotine cravings?
Conception After C-Section
I am 25 years old and have been pregnant twice. I had a C-section with my 19-month-old son. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year now with no success. I am healthier now then I was with my previous pregnancies. Could the C-section be affecting my ability to conceive? I know I have been ovulating regularly.
Death of a Twin In Utero
My daughter is five months pregnant. She had twins in separate amniotic sacs. One has miscarried. Is it possible for the other baby to have a safe, healthy birth? When my daughter gives birth, will the non-living fetus emerge along with the healthy baby?
Flying While Pregnant
Is flying safe during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Increased Chance of Becoming Pregnant with Twins in Older Women
I am a 43-year-old woman pregnant for the first time. What are my odds of having twins? How do they compare with the odds if I had a child while I was still in my twenties or thirties?
Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
Are there any risks for women with varicose veins during pregnancy?