101. American Pregnancy Association : Promoting Pregnancy And Reproductive Wellness Articles on pregnancy wellness, complications, loss, labor and birth. http://www.americanpregnancy.org/

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102. Smoking, Sex And Reproduction: Fact Sheet No.7 - ASH ASHUK Factsheet covers smoking and cervical cancer, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, oral contraceptives, fetal growth and birth weight, spontaneous abortion, complications of pregnancy, perinatal mortality, secondhand smoke and pregnancy, children's health and long-term growth. http://www.ash.org.uk/html/factsheets/html/fact07.html

factsheet no:7 Smoking, sex and Reproduction Action on Smoking and Health – May Introduction Cigarette smoking can affect women’s fertility; men’s fertility; sexual function in men; pregnant women's health; the health of an unborn child; and the health of young children. Most of the information below is sourced from the British Medical Association report: Smoking and Reproductive Life: http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/SmokingReproductiveLife Fertility Women who smoke take longer to conceive. Among smokers, the chances of conceiving fall by 10 – 40 per cent per cycle. The greater the quantity of cigarettes smoked, the longer a woman is likely to take to achieve pregnancy. Even comparatively low levels of smoking can have a significant impact. An investigation involving almost 11,000 women in Denmark revealed that women who smoked between five and nine cigarettes a day were 1.8 times more likely than non-smokers to wait longer than 12 months to conceive. A British study found that both active and passive smoking was associated with delayed conception. Cigarette smoking can also affect male fertility: smoking reduces the quality of semen. Men who smoke have a lower sperm count than non-smokers, and their semen contains a higher proportion of malformed sperm. By-products of nicotine present in semen of smokers have been found to reduce the motility of sperm.

103. APPPAH Journal Research concerning very early parenting, pregnancy, prenatal bonding, childbirth, birth complications, birth losses and grief, adoption and crosscultural issues. http://www.birthpsychology.com/journal/

The (JOPPPAH) is owned and published by the Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health. Founding Editor in 1986 was Thomas R. Verny, M.D., D.Psych., F.R.C.P.(C), of Toronto, Canada. Journal subscription is automatic with membership in the Association. To become a member online please go to: birthpsychology.com/apppah/membership Non-member subscriptions, institutional subscriptions, and archival copies are available from the Office of the Association (Tel 707-887-2838, Fax 707-887-2838, or via email to apppah@aol.com The Journal is indexed in Psychological Abstracts, PsycINFO, and Health Instrument File. Abstracts: Volumes 1-17 Index of Topics and Authors: Volumes 1-15 ... Guidelines for Reviewers To Reach the Editor: The Journal seeks leading edge articles in the field of prenatal and perinatal psychology and health. The Editor welcomes original papers on the psychological aspects of very early parenting, pregnancy, prenatal bonding and communication, childbirth, birth complications, birth losses and grief, adoption, the primal origins of health or of violence, the healing of birth trauma, and contrasting psychological experiences of birth in other cultures. To propose or to submit an article please contact the Editor-in-Chief, Bobbi Jo Lyman, Ph.D at drbjlyman@sbgi.edu

104. Thieme Medical Publishers: Journals: American Journal Of Perinatology Research publication about maternal risk factors, antenatal diagnosis and intervention, abnormalities and complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as congenital and acquired diseases in newborns. Table of contents and subscription details. http://www.thieme.com/SID2000128114573/journals/pubid-1116221890.html

Thieme Medical Publishers Journals American Journal of Perinatology Neonatal and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subscribe today and receive up to 30% off your first year's subscription! Applies for Individuals only. ISSN: 07351631 / E-ISSN: 1098-8785 Volume 22 , Year 2005 Issues per year: 8 Indexed in: Biological Abstracts/BIOSIS, CINAHL, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, Index Medicus, ISI/BIOMED, MEDLINE, Reference Update, Research Alert, Science Citation Index, Scisearch Aims and Scope The American Journal of Perinatology is an original research journal that covers all aspects of perinatal and critical care management. The journal focuses on maternal risk factors, antenatal diagnosis and intervention, abnormalities and complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as congenital and acquired diseases in newborns. Manuscripts on ethics, new technology, NICU set-ups, and nursing are also published to provide a broad and comprehensive forum for all aspects of perinatal care. All articles undergo a process of rigorous peer-review. Online Access Institutional subscribers: In the Americas: Alexandra Williams, Sales Manager, Thieme New York

105. Varicella Zoster Virus Pediatric Oncall Informational site offers details about VZV, such as what the clinical manifestations are, the complications of chickenpox, effects of the infection during pregnancy, and gives example of immunocompromised states. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/varicellazoster.as

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106. Conditions And Complications Of Pregnancy Chronic conditions can effect your pregnancy, like diabetes, asthma, etc. You mayalso be one of the few women who develop a complication in pregnancy or http://pregnancy.about.com/od/conditionscomplications/

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107. Highrisk_pregnancy Forum Message board for women who are experiencing complications. http://www.inciid.org/forums/highrisk_pregnancy/index.html

108. Conditions And Complications Of Pregnancy Chronic conditions can effect your pregnancy, like diabetes, asthma, etc. You mayalso be one of the few women who develop a complication in pregnancy or http://pregnancy.about.com/od/conditionscomplications/index_a.htm

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109. Fertility & Pregnancy : Women Fitness Information on fertility, pregnancy health and complications. http://www.womenfitness.net/preg_index.html

Health During Pregnancy Getting Back to Normal Problems in Pregnancy The discovery that a baby is expected is one of the life's most exciting moment. Diet and exercise, and giving up cigarettes and alcohol, are now considered as important as a part of prenatal care as medical checkups. This section provides the basic information about fitness and well-being during pregnancy, labor, birth and after delivery. Article of the Week : Diet to minimize the risk of a Miscarriage

110. Management Of Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy: Summary - Redirect Article discussing treatment, possible complications, and monitoring techniques. http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/pregsum.htm

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111. White Ribbon Alliance For Safe Motherhood Raising international awareness about the nearly 600,000 women who die each year pregnancyrelated complications, worldwide. http://www.whiteribbonalliance.org/

White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood Global Secretariat One Thomas Circle, Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20005 USA Phone : (202) 775-9680 Fax : (202) 775-9699 E-Mail : wra2@whiteribbonalliance.org WRA Asia-Pacific Regional Conference! UPDATED!! PLEASE NOTE: NEW CONFERENCE DATES!! CONFERENCE WILL NOW BE HELD FROM AUGUST 1-4, 2005! Visit the BirthDay Trust The BirthDay Trust is a new organisation, campaigning to make pregnancy and birth safer for mothers and babies around the world. We are working closely with women and health workers in Africa and Asia, using film to raise awareness. National Workgroup on Safe Motherhood to Launch 2005 Campaign Just in time for Mother's Day... Political Leaders, Experts Call for Actions to Save Mothers' Lives Barriers to Care Contribute to Maternal Deaths of Nearly 1,000 U.S. Women Each Year

112. Ectopic Pregnancy- Health Encyclopedia And Reference Definition, prevention, risk factors, signs and testing, complications, and treatment options. http://www.healthcentral.com/library/librarycontent.cfm?id=159

113. Complications learn about common pregnancy problems and how they re treated. pregnancyProblems Treatments Surprise, Surprise pregnancy Over 40 http://www.americanbaby.com/ab/category.jhtml?categoryid=/templatedata/ab/catego

114. PREGNANCY - COMPLICATIONS complications DURING pregnancy. Bell s Palsy; Brachial Neuralgia; Breast Cancer;Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Coccydynia; Ectopic pregnancy; Headaches http://www.dcdoctor.com/pages/rightpages_wellnesscenter/pregnancy/complications.

COMPLICATIONS of PREGNANCY Receiving safe, natural and appropriate prenatal care helps to minimize the risk of complications. COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY Bell's Palsy Brachial Neuralgia Breast Cancer ... Postpartum COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY Bell's Palsy This condition involves a sudden onset of painless loss of facial muscle function. Lowering the eyebrows, closing the eye or pursing the lips is not possible. Patients may also experience a loss of taste in the anterior 2/3rd's of the tongue as well as pain posterior to the ear. While this condition has currently no known cause, many believe that vertebral subluxations are at least partly responsible. Bell's palsy is 3 times more common in the pregnant women. Hormonal changes increasing water retention, grimacing during labor and delivery, as well as ligamentous laxity are primarily responsible. In the typical presentation, the woman awakes with a painless inability to operate the facial muscles on one side of the face. This typically occurs during the 3rd trimester. The condition tends to improve over the course of many weeks to months, depending on it's severity. Many studies have shown favorable results with chiropractic care. BACK TO MENU Brachial Neuralgia A large collection of nerves, the brachial plexus, from the cervical spine descend into each arm to provide sensory and motor innervation. Again, due to increases in hormonal factors, parts of the nerve plexus may become impinged or irritated. This results in radiating arm pain and may also be associated with neck pain or stiffness. Restoring cervical biomechanics and eliminating cervical subluxations is performed by the chiropractor to eliminate cervical stress and radicular symptoms.

115. Group B Strep: Pregnancy And Strep, Gestational Diabetes And Toxemia In Pregnanc Group B Strep (GBS) is not a pregnancy complication or condition that is harmful However, during pregnancy it can cause complications and endanger the http://www.surebaby.com/pregnancy_strep_diabetes_toxemia.php

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116. Complications: Chicken Pox (Varicella) Between 85 and 95 percent of pregnant women are immune to chickenpox, but if awoman does catch chickenpox during pregnancy Amniotic Fluid complications http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_675.asp

View All Chapters Find Your Local Chapter September 9, 2005 Before You're Pregnant During Your Pregnancy Complications Caring for Your Baby ... [View All Articles] Chickenpox (varicella) What you need to know: Chickenpox (varicella) is a viral illness that mainly affects children. Its symptoms include an itchy rash and fever. Between 85 and 95 percent of pregnant women are immune to chickenpox, meaning that they cannot catch it. About 1 woman in 2,000 will develop chickenpox during pregnancy, however. If a woman does catch chickenpox during pregnancy, there can be serious consequences to the baby, depending on when in pregnancy the infection occurs. If infection occurs in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, there is a very small risk (less than 1 percent) that the baby will be born with congenital varicella syndrome, a group of serious birth defects. If infection occurs around the time of delivery, the baby may be born with chickenpox infection. If this infection is treated, most babies have only a mild illness. Without treatment, up to 30 percent of infants die. What you can do: There is a blood test that can determine whether you are immune to chickenpox. If you are not sure if you have had the disease, you can get this blood test before pregnancy or early in pregnancy. Women who are not immune, and not yet pregnant, can get vaccinated. Experts recommend that a newly vaccinated woman wait at least one month before trying to get pregnant.

117. Symptom: Pregnancy Symptoms - WrongDiagnosis.com Conditions listing complications pregnancy symptoms The following list ofconditions have pregnancy symptoms or similar listed as a complication in our http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/pregnancy_symptoms.htm

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118. Essential Baby - Pregnancy - Complications Experiencing complications during pregnancy? Visit Essential Baby, yourcomprehensive Australian source of information relating to conception, pregnancy, http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/Pregnancy/Complications.cfm

Previous Screen Complications Most pregnancies will progress safely, happily and without any major problems or emergencies, but for some there may be complications. To be on the safe side and for your own peace of mind, you should be aware of any potential complications and the corresponding danger signs so that you can seek medical care if necessary. If you experience any unusual symptoms, or if you have concerns about any of your pregnancy symptoms contact your doctor as soon as possible to arrange a check-up. Some of the more serious complications include: Ectopic Pregnancy Incompetent Cervix Miscarriage Placenta Praevia ... Further Information Ectopic Pregnancy Incompetent Cervix In normal pregnancy, the cervix is sealed closed with a plug of mucus, which holds the foetus in the uterus. In an incompetent cervix, the cervix may begin to open before the term of the pregnancy (usually in the third of fourth month). This leads to rupture of the amniotic sac and miscarriage follows. This condition is rare, but may occur if the cervix has been damaged during previous pregnancies or surgery. This condition is not usually diagnosed until a first miscarriage has occurred. If a previous miscarriage is thought to have been caused by an incompetent cervix, preventative measures can be taken for your next pregnancy. Rest is recommended.

119. America's Pregnancy Helpline There are several things that may cause a complication in your pregnancy. However,some are more common than others. Below is a list of common complications http://www.thehelpline.org/medical/complications.htm

Main Menu Medically Speaking Symptoms of Early Pregnancy ... Terms to Know MOST COMMON PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS There are several things that may cause a complication in your pregnancy. However, some are more common than others. Below is a list of common complications. Ectopic Pregnancy Ectopic pregnancies can be caused by an STD, such as chlamydia, or an infection, such as pelvic inflammatory disease. Women who have undergone sterilization procedures or have been diagnosed with endometriosis or other female reproductive disorders are also at risk. Causes heavy bleeding, severe pelvic pain, dizziness and may result in death Emergency surgery or Methotrexate are used for treatment Rh Negative Disease: Rhesus isoimmunization Rh factor is determined by the presence of a protein surrounding red blood cells. Without the protein, a woman is considered Rh negative. The mother is Rh negative, and her child is born Rh positive, and she starts to build antibodies up against the next Rh positive baby.

120. Complications: Rubella You should be tested for immunity to before becoming pregnant and you aren’timmune, you should be vaccinated at least 28 Amniotic Fluid complications http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/188_673.asp

View All Chapters Find Your Local Chapter September 9, 2005 Before You're Pregnant During Your Pregnancy Complications Caring for Your Baby ... [View All Articles] Rubella What you need to know: Rubella (German measles) is a mild childhood illness that can cause serious birth defects in an unborn baby. About 25 percent of babies whose mothers get rubella in the first trimester of pregnancy are born with one or more birth defects (congenital rubella syndrome) including eye defects, hearing loss, heart defects, mental retardation and, less frequently, movement disorders. With the widespread use of the rubella vaccine, major outbreaks of rubella no longer occur in the United States. Still, small outbreaks do occur. As many as 20 percent of childbearing women are susceptible to rubella infection. What you can do: There is a simple blood test that can determine if you are immune to rubella. The March of Dimes recommends that all women be tested for immunity to rubella before becoming pregnant. If you are not immune, consider being vaccinated at least 28 days before trying to get pregnant. Pregnant women are routinely tested for rubella immunity at an early prenatal visit. If a pregnant woman finds out she is not immune, she should not be vaccinated during pregnancy. All she can do is try to avoid exposure to anyone with the illness. She can also get vaccinated soon after delivery so she is immune during any future pregnancies.

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