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- Anencephaly Awareness - Possible causes and information for future prevention of this disorder.
www.angelfire.com/mb/jessicasjourney/info.html
- Bedrest Support During Pregnancy - Resources, medical information, limiations list, online chat and message board.
www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/5621/Bedrest.html
- Bleeding During Pregnancy - Patient education on the causes of bleeding during pregnancy, offered in both English and Spanish.
www.e-mds.com/healthinfo_view/i_00000007DE/index.html
- Blunt Abdominal Trauma During Pregnancy - The major causes of maternal injury are vehicular accidents, falls, and penetrating objects.
www.statdoc.com/Emerald/pubs/Wright_pubs/pregtrau.htm
- Cervical Incompetence - Discusses this condition, in which the cervix of a pregnant woman begins to dilate before a woman is full-term.
www.arthritis-baldness-impotency-obesity.com/medcenter/GY002.html
- Common Problems of Pregnancy - Concise factsheet on pregnancy. Also available in Adobe Acrobat format.
hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/pregnancy_problems.html
- Complications of Pregnancy - A list of possible complications that can occur during pregnancy, and information about each diagnosis.
www.familyinternet.com/fisites/pregcom/03080000.htm
- Fetal Treatment Program - Offers fetal surgery and other treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, gastroschisis, omphalocele, and other fetal defects, at Women and Infants' Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. A joint venture of several regional medical centers. Includes information and links about conditions treated.
www.fetal-treatment.org
- Group B Streptococcus Infections - News, Medline and links to articles about this infection in relation to newborn babies and pregnant women.
www.geocities.com/HotSprings/3017
- High Risk Pregnancy - Message board for women who are experiencing complications.
www.inciid.org/forums/highrisk_pregnancy/index.html
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care - Information about common pregnancy complications and links to resources.
www.columbia.edu/~dml1/homepage.html
- How Early Should a Heartbeat Be Detectable? - Addresses the question of when to worry if a heartbeat is not detected at an early office visit.
health.yahoo.com/health/pregfaq/how_early_should_the_fetal_heartbeat_be_detectable_.html
- Hydatidiform Mole - Explanation of a rare mass or growth that may form inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy.
my.webmd.com/content/asset/adam_disease_hydatid_mole
- Hydrops Fetalis - Medical report on two consecutive pregnancies with this diagnoses, as well as intrauterine growth retardation and Dysmorphic Syndrome.
www.hydropsfetalis.org/index.html
- Hydrops Fetalis - Report written by Danna Premer, MD, outlining the disorder.
www.peds.umn.edu/divisions/neonatology/hydrops.html
- Impact of Short Hospital Stays on the Health and Survival of Newborns - Infants discharged and sent home from the hospital within 30 hours of birth are more likely to die within 28 days of birth, and nearly twice as apt to die during the first year of life than newborns sent home later.
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/969990894.html
- Impaired Fetal Growth - Explanation of a baby born with a birth weight less than the 10th centile for its gestational age.
www.drugbase.co.za/data/med_info/ifgrowth.htm
- Intrahepatic or Obstetric Cholestasis of Pregnancy - Information about ICP and its risks and complications, includes a definition, symptoms and treatment.
www.geocities.com/truthav1611/icp.html
- MAD (Mothers and Diabetes) - UK based site providing help and support for diabetic patients who are considering having a family.
www.ipswichhospital.org.uk/mad
- Management of Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy - Article discussing treatment, possible complications, and monitoring techniques.
www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/pregsum.htm
- Medical Risks of Epidural Anaesthesia during Childbirth - This site explores the risks undertaken when choosing an epidural for pain management.
www.healing-arts.org/mehl-madrona/mmepidural.htm
- OBCyberBook - Information about various complications of pregnancy.
www.obfocus.com/resources/obcyberbook.htm
- Obstetric Diseases and Conditions - General Practice Notebook, offering a list of complications and information on each.
www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=2013659147
- Pregnancy Problems - Provides support to women who are experiencing complications and the miracle of birth. Links to resources.
www.pregnancyproblems.com
- Prematurity Problem (Perinatal Research Center) - Addresses preterm delivery and possible causes.
www.perinatalresearch.com/pnr/PrematurityProblem.html
- Rectovaginal Fistula Information - Basic information about a rare but serious complication of child birth. Includes description, cause, symptoms, repair options, advice, research links and support.
www.geocities.com/dinimerz/rectovaginal_fistula.htm
- Risk Assessment for Placental Abruption - Calculates risk by present factors.
www.hutchon.freeserve.co.uk/abruptio.htm
- StorkNet's Pregnancy Complications Center - Support and information for parents.
www.storknet.com/complications
- The International Vasa Previa Foundation - Information about the organization and their objectives as well as about the disorder, publications, projects and contact details.
www.vasaprevia.com
- Tommy's Campaign - Help prevent premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth. Healthy pregnancy hints, toxoplasmosis, pre-eclampsia, and problem pregnancy are covered by this UK charity.
www.tommys-campaign.org
- Toxemia: Is it Likely to Recur? - Dr. Fred Coleman, perinatologist, discusses the likelihood of toxemia recurring in a second pregnancy.
www.allhealth.com/expert/obgyn/comp/qa/0,9144,13690,00.html
- Uterine Rupture - A daughter tells of her Mother's experience with this disorder, her delivery, and a prescribed drug called Cytotec.
hometown.aol.com/amatejka/myhomepage/index.html
- Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy - Article discussing possible causes, factors for consideration, and what to expect from a health care provider.
www.drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/003264.htm
- Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy - Possible causes in each trimester.
perinatalmed.com/articles/vaginalbleeding.html
- What is Vasa Previa - Information about this unfortunate condition, and links to other resource pages.
www.NathanParis.com/vp.htm
- White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood - Raising international awareness about the nearly 600,000 women who die each year pregnancy-related complications, worldwide.
www.geocities.com/white_ribbonalliance
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