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	Learning Center Pregnancy and Childbirth Learn about pregnancy and childbirth Whether you are thinking about getting pregnant or already are expecting, our topics on pregnancy and childbirth can answer your questions. You can find information ranging from how to find out your due date, to exams and tests during each trimester, to labor and delivery, and much more. Browse our pregnancy and childbirth topics, or start with one of the following: Pregnancy Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Period Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date? Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Health Topics Medical Tests Medications Make a Wise Decision Take Action Health Topics Abortion Alcohol Effects on a Fetus Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy Asthma During Pregnancy Birth Defects Testing Breast Engorgement Breast-Feeding Breech Position and Breech Birth Cervical cerclage to prevent preterm delivery Cervical Effacement and Dilatation Cesarean Section Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Ectopic Pregnancy Emergency Contraception Episiotomy and Perineal Tears External cephalic version (version) for breech position Fallopian tube procedures for infertility Fertility Problems Gamete and zygote intrafallopian transfer (GIFT and ZIFT) for infertility Gestational Diabetes Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns High-Risk Pregnancy In vitro fertilization for infertility Infertility Tests Insemination procedures for infertility Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date? Interactive Tool: When Are You Most Fertile? Interactive Tools Intracytoplasmic sperm injection for infertility Intrauterine fetal blood transfusion for Rh disease Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Period Laparoscopic ovarian drilling (ovarian diathermy) for PCOS Mastitis While Breast-Feeding Medicines During Pregnancy Miscarriage Missed or Irregular Periods Molar Pregnancy Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Myomectomy Obstetric Panel Pelvic Organ Prolapse Placenta Abruptio Placenta Previa Postpartum Depression Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Pregnancy Pregnancy-Related Problems Premature Infant Premature Ovarian Failure Preterm Labor Problems After Delivery of Your Baby Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy Rubella (German Measles) Spina Bifida Stillbirth Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy Umbilical Cord Care Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal delivery in breech position and breech birth Varicocele repair for infertility Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) Medical Tests Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) in Blood Amniocentesis Antisperm Antibody Test Biophysical Profile (BPP) Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Contraction Stress Test Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring Fertility Awareness Fetal Ultrasound Folic Acid Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Home Pregnancy Tests Hormone Inhibin A Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Luteinizing Hormone Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Postcoital Test Progesterone Rubella Test Toxoplasmosis Test Medications Antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung development Bromocriptine mesylate or cabergoline for infertility Clomiphene citrate for infertility Gonadotropin treatment for infertility Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) for infertility Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for infertility Hydralazine for high blood pressure during pregnancy Indomethacin for slowing preterm labor Insulin for gestational diabetes Labetalol for high blood pressure during pregnancy Magnesium sulfate for preterm labor Magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention during pregnancy Metformin (Glucophage) for polycystic ovary syndrome Methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy Methyldopa for chronic hypertension during pregnancy Nifedipine for high blood pressure during pregnancy Nifedipine for preterm labor Rh immune globulin Ritodrine or terbutaline for slowing preterm labor Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for postpartum depression Tricyclic antidepressants for postpartum depression Make a Wise Decision Depression: Should I take antidepressants while I'm pregnant? Diabetes: Should I get pregnant? Fertility problems: Should I be tested? Infertility: Should I have a tubal procedure or in vitro fertilization? Infertility: Should I have treatment? Miscarriage: Should I have treatment to complete a miscarriage? Multiple pregnancy: Should I consider a multifetal pregnancy reduction? Pregnancy: Should I bank my baby's umbilical cord blood? Pregnancy: Should I have amniocentesis? Pregnancy: Should I have an early fetal ultrasound? Pregnancy: Should I have an epidural during childbirth? Pregnancy: Should I have CVS (chorionic villus sampling)? Pregnancy: Should I have the maternal serum triple or quadruple test? Pregnancy: Should I try vaginal childbirth after a past C-section (VBAC)? Take Action Depression: Managing postpartum depression Gestational diabetes: Checking your blood sugar Gestational diabetes: Counting carbs Gestational diabetes: Dealing with low blood sugar Gestational diabetes: Giving yourself insulin shots Pregnancy and diabetes: Planning for pregnancy Pregnancy: Dealing with morning sickness Top of Page Last Updated:November 21, 2007 Author:Merrill Hayden Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Print Help If you have health-related questions, always ask your healthcare professional. This information does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Mercy and Healthwise disclaim any warranty or liability for your use of this information, and this information is not intended to represent the ethical and religious beliefs of Mercy. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Privacy Policy. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. 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