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CHAPTER 7 : Frequently Asked Questions ............... 40
• How much weight should I gain ?
• What types of foods should I eat ?
• What medications are safe for me to take while I am pregnant ?
• What are the different types of birth control and contraception ?
• Can I drink alcohol ?
• Will smoking hurt my baby ?
• Can I have sex while I am pregnant ?
• Can I continue to exercise during pregnancy ?
• Can I take baths ?
• Can I travel during pregnancy ?
• Should I continue to work ?
• Do I need Rhogam ?
• What is group B streptococcus , and should I be worried about it ?
• Should I have genetic testing ?
• Did my water just break ?
• Am I in labor ?
• How should I feed my baby ?
CHAPTER 8 : The A to Z of Pregnancy Complaints ......... 59
• Abdominal Pain
• Backache
• Breast Changes
• Colds and Flu
• Constipation
• Contractions
• Dental Problems
• Diarrhea
• Eyestrain
• Faintness
• Fatigue
• Frequent Urination
• Headaches
• Heartburn
• Hemorrhoids
• Morning Sickness
• Nosebleeds
• Numbness
• Shortness of Breath
• Skin Changes
• Stretch Marks
• Swelling
• Vaginal Bleeding
• Vaginal Discharge
• Varicose Veins
CHAPTER 9 : Obstetric Conditions ...................... 69
• Miscarriage
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Preterm Labor
• Premature Rupture of Membranes ( PROM )
• Multiple Pregnancies
• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Placental Problems
• Breech Presentation
• Postdate Pregnancy
PRENATAL GLOSSARY ............................... 75 IMPORTANT NUMBERS ............................... 81 NOTES ............................................. 81 uabmedicine . org 3