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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to TaperWhat to ExpectWhy Tapering Is NeededWithdrawalAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Taper What to Expect Why Tapering Is Needed Withdrawal Alternatives A prednisone taper gradually reduces your corticosteroid dose over days, weeks, or months to prevent prednisone withdrawal. Stopping prednisone abruptly can lead to adrenal insufficiency, which causes severe fatigue, body aches, and nausea. Your healthcare provider will likely recommend a prednisone taper if you have taken it for more than two weeks....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs New or Worsening Symptoms Effects on Birthing Parent Treatment Preeclampsiais a rare but serious high blood pressure condition that can occur during pregnancy. This condition occurs in about 5% of pregnancies in the United States. Preeclampsia is highly treatable when healthcare providers detect it and intervene early. Most people receive early intervention and have healthy pregnancies and babies. However, left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious problems, including preterm birth and, in rare cases, death....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrimary DifferencesDosing/AdministrationEffectivenessSide EffectsInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Primary Differences Dosing/Administration Effectiveness Side Effects Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Gabapentin and pregabalin are similar drugs but differ in several distinct ways. The main differences are their indications—specific uses that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved them to treat—and their dosages. Gabapentin and pregabalin are FDA-approved to treat some of the same conditions, includingpostherpetic neuralgiain adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImpact on PregnancyDifficultyTimingHealthcare Provider Question Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Impact on Pregnancy Difficulty Timing Healthcare Provider Question The chances of a loop electrosurgical excision procedure, commonly known as LEEP, affecting a future pregnancy and birth are generally low, but it can happen. Trouble getting pregnant, preterm birth, low birth weight, and miscarriage have all been associated with pregnancy after a LEEP....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMiscarriageHypertension/PreeclampsiaGestational DiabetesPremature Delivery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Miscarriage Hypertension/Preeclampsia Gestational Diabetes Premature Delivery Most women with PCOS are aware that they may have some difficulty becoming pregnant. Irregular periods and absent ovulation can make it challenging to time intercourse for pregnancy and commonly leads a couple to seek out the assistance of a reproductive specialist. Eric Audras / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview of PregnancyMaternal AgeTeen BirthsDeliveryPregnancy LossRisksMaternal MortalityInfant MortalityPrenatal CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview of Pregnancy Maternal Age Teen Births Delivery Pregnancy Loss Risks Maternal Mortality Infant Mortality Prenatal Care Frequently Asked Questions It takes about 40 weeks for apregnancyto go from conception to delivery.In the United States, there were 3,659,289 live births in 2021. That’s up 1% from 2020, the first increase since 2014....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentPreventionWhen to Seek CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention When to Seek Care Frequently Asked Questions Hemorrhoidsoccur when vascular tissue in the anus or rectum becomes swollen and irritated. Hemorrhoids can be internal (inside the anus or lower rectum) or external (under the skin around the anus). They are not usually serious, but they can cause itching, pain, and bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Pregnancy WorksFertile DaysTypes of Birth ControlReasons for FailureAm I Pregnant? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Pregnancy Works Fertile Days Types of Birth Control Reasons for Failure Am I Pregnant? Although manybirth control methodsare highlyeffective, you can still get pregnant while using them. Studies suggest that around half of allunintended pregnancieshappen whenbirth controlis used. While it is possible that the failure may be product-related, certain behaviors can undermine the effectiveness of birth control, including the inconsistent use of hormonal contraceptives or the improper use of condoms....

Key TakeawaysA new study found that pregnant people are almost twice as likely to have a breakthrough COVID-19 infection compared to non-pregnant vaccinated people.There are many potential reasons why many fully vaccinated pregnant individuals test positive for COVID-19.Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 still protects against severe illness. Key Takeaways A new study found that pregnant people are almost twice as likely to have a breakthrough COVID-19 infection compared to non-pregnant vaccinated people....

Key TakeawaysA secret shopper study from Vanderbilt University found that female callers who said they were pregnant had more difficulty accessing treatment for opioid use disorder.Facilities that treat opioid use disorder may not be equipped to help pregnant people who struggle with this addiction.Opioid use during pregnancy has been linked to stillbirths and birth defects. Key Takeaways A secret shopper study from Vanderbilt University found that female callers who said they were pregnant had more difficulty accessing treatment for opioid use disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are PACs?SymptomsCausesSignificanceTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are PACs? Symptoms Causes Significance Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Premature atrial complexes (PACs) are extra heartbeats in the atria. The atria are two chambers in the heart that receive blood from the veins. PACs are the most common variety ofcardiacarrhythmias. This is when the heart beats irregularly, too slow, or too fast....

If your child is premature, they will generally need help expelling fluids. Depending on the severity of the edema, treatment may include fluid restriction, corticosteroids to help decrease inflammation, and diuretics to increase urine output. This article covers types of edema, symptoms, and how it’s treated, plus infant care after you’re home. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Types and Symptoms of Edema Preemies have a higher water content than full-term babies and the regular routine of administering fluids in the NICU may contribute to edema....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Preemie?Premature Birth RisksEffects on Birthing ParentCausesSymptomsTreatmentPreventionHospital StayComing Home Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Preemie? Premature Birth Risks Effects on Birthing Parent Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention Hospital Stay Coming Home Jill Lehmann Photography/ Getty Images Premature Birth: Effects of Delivery Before 37 Weeks Healthcare providers measure pregnancy development in weeks. A full-termpregnancylasts 40 weeks. Birth before 37 weeks is considered premature....