Complications and Procedures

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The fact sheets in our Complications and Procedures resource cover health conditions and medical procedures related to pregnancy, birthing, and infant care. From fertility to prenatal testing to breastfeeding, this resource covers all the essentials. All fact sheets are physician-reviewed and reflect the most current, evidence-based research. All references are listed so that you can see where the information is coming from and be confident that our sources are current and reliable. In addition, each fact sheet lists external resources and links in case you want to pursue a topic further.

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Prepregnancy Complications

Infertility in men]]>

]]>Infertility in women]]>

Complications of Pregnancy

]]>Anemia in pregnancy]]>

]]>Breech presentation]]>

]]>Chorioamnionitis]]>

]]>Ectopic pregnancy (tubal pregnancy)]]>

]]>Galactorrhea]]>

]]>Gestational diabetes]]>

]]>Heartburn]]>

]]>HELLP syndrome]]>

]]>Hemorrhoids]]>

]]>Hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)]]>

]]>Miscarriage]]>

]]>Multiple pregnancies]]>

]]>Oligohydramnios]]>

]]>Placenta previa]]>

]]>Polyhydramnios]]>

]]>Postdates (prolonged pregnancy)]]>

]]>Premature rupture of membranes (PROM)]]>

]]>Pre-eclampsia (toxemia of pregnancy, pregnancy-induced hypertension)]]>

]]>Rh incompatibility and isoimmunization]]>

]]>Toxoplasmosis]]>

]]>Thyroid disorders in pregnancy]]>

]]>Urinary tract infection (UTI)]]>

]]>Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy]]>

]]>Varicose veins]]>

Complications of Labor & Delivery

]]>Failure to progress]]>

]]>Premature birth]]>

]]>Postpartum hemorrhage]]>

]]>Uterine rupture]]>

]]>Vaginal tears]]>

Genetic Abnormalities & Birth Defects

]]>Chromosomal abnormalities: Trisomy 13 and 18]]>

]]>Cystic fibrosis (CF)]]>

]]>Down's syndrome]]>

]]>Hirschsprung’s disease]]>

]]>Oral-facial clefts]]>

]]>Phenylketonuria]]>

]]>Septal defects]]>

]]>Spina bifida]]>

]]>Tetralogy of fallot]]>

Complications in Infancy

]]>Colic]]>

]]>Diaper rash]]>

]]>Fetal alcohol syndrome]]>

]]>Neonatal seizure]]>

]]>Neonatal sepsis]]>

]]>Newborn conjunctivitis]]>

]]>Newborn jaundice]]>

]]>Necrotizing enterocolitis]]>

]]>Respiratory distress syndrome in newborns]]>

]]>Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)]]>

]]>Transient tachypnea of newborn (TTN)]]>

Complications of Breastfeeding

]]>Mastitis]]>

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Prepregnancy Treatments

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)]]>

]]>Hysteroscopy]]>

Screening & Diagnostic Procedures

]]>Amniocentesis]]>

]]>Dilation and curettage (D&C)]]>

]]>Pap test]]>

]]>Therapeutic abortion, medical]]>

]]>Therapeutic abortion, surgical]]>

]]>Ultrasound]]>

Predelivery Interventions

]]>Fetal blood transfusion]]>

Labor & Delivery

]]>Cesarean birth]]>

]]>Epidural anesthesia]]>

]]>Episiotomy]]>

]]>Fetal monitoring]]>

]]>Medical induction of labor]]>

]]>Vaginal birth]]>

]]>Vaginal birth after cesarian section (VBAC)]]>

Postdelivery Treatments

]]>Circumcision]]>

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Last reviewed December 2005

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.