OrganizedWisdom Health - Pregnancy and Childbirth

Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy and Birth Defects

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:52 GMT

Researchers studied antibiotics in pregnancy and found common drugs used to treat urinary infections were associated with birth defects. Reassuringly, penicillin, the most-used antibiotic in early pregnancy, appears to be the safest. Mothers of babies with birth defects were more likely than mothers with healthy babies to report taking two types of antibiotics during pregnancy: sulfa drugs (brand names include Thiosulfil Forte and Bactrim) and urinary germicides called nitrofurantoins (brand names include Furadantin and Macrobid).

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Neem and Pregnancy

Cgifford — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:25:43 GMT

Pregnancy prevention is one of the claimed uses for neem. The supplement neem may be taken by both men and women as a contraceptive. It is thought that neem may cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

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Chronic Pain and Pregnancy

JRafferty — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:15:23 GMT

Dealing with chronic pain and pregnancy at the same time can be challenging. Medications that are commonly used to treat chronic pain must be used with caution as they could harm the unborn child. It is important to work closely with your physician to ensure the health of your baby and yourself.

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Pregnant Women Should Get the Flu Vaccine

KenyottaE — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:09:08 GMT

Pregnant women should receive both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine. Due to a weakened immune system during pregnancy, pregnant women are at a greater risk for complications from influenza. Potential complications range from hospitalization to death.

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Extavia and Pregnancy

SScroggins — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:39:51 GMT

Extavia (interferon beta 1b) should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh potential risks to the fetus. Extavia is sometimes recommended in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

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Neonatal Narcotic Withdrawal

Jkg0679 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:37:09 GMT

The medical term for neonatal narcotic withdrawal is neonatal abstinence syndrome. An estimated three to fifty percent of newborns are exposed to maternal drug use, which may include the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and cigarette smoke.

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Osteoarthritis and Pregnancy

Jkg0679 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:46:23 GMT

Most pregnancies of women with osteoarthritis are normal; however, depending on which joints of the body are affected, pregnancy may be uncomfortable.

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Neonatal Chronic Lung Disease

Jkg0679 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:13:20 GMT

Chronic lung disease (CLD), also called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), is the medical term used to describe long-term respiratory problems in premature babies.

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Epidural Injections

Jmitchell — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:37:12 GMT

An epidural injection is an injection of steroids or other medications into the epidural space. The steroid injection reduces the inflammation and swelling of spinal nerves which may in turn reduce pain, tingling, and numbness. Epidural injections are most commonly performed for nerve root pain into the arms or legs caused by a herniated disk.

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Jkg0679 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:31:10 GMT

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can occur when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol. The most recognized FASDs are fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects.

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