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Alpha-Fetoprotein Test

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How to Have a Home Birth

You will need to have a backup plan in case you need to be transferred to a hospital. A bag should be prepared in advance, it should contain your birthing plan (preferences regarding medication etc.), medical insurance information, clothing, a camera and personal hygiene items.

updated 2010-07-17 08:57:01

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How to Prepare for an Ultrasound

Stay calm and relaxed before your exam and avoid excessive worry. During the exam, the technician will make many routine calculations and may focus extensively on certain parts of your baby’s body. This does not mean there is any problem because there are many routine calculations taken during the exam. Staying relaxed before and during the exam makes it easier for the technician to perform all the diagnostic tests your doctor has requested.

updated 2010-07-17 09:42:53

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How to Find a Fertility Specialist

You will want to do your research before you commit to treatment from a specialist. This will allow you to talk with them and review their credentials. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyAcY_neI8&feature=player_embedded

1. Check to make sure the doctor is board certified.
2. Check with your state's medical board to make sure the fertility specialist is currently licensed, and is in good standing with the board. Some states list malpractice lawsuits on their websites.
3. Meet with the doctor and discuss your goals and objectives for fertility treatment. Make sure their education, experience, and philosophy align with yours.

updated 2010-12-19 22:45:02

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How to Use Birth Control

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updated 2010-07-17 10:02:36

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How to Relieve Heartburn While Pregnant

Ask your doctor about medications that are safe for you to take to relieve heartburn while pregnant. Common over-the-counter medications that are sometimes recommended are Maalox or Tums. http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/heartburn-during-pregnancy Experiment with chewable and liquid varieties to see which one provides the most relief for your heartburn symptoms.

updated 2010-07-17 09:46:42

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How to Take a Pregnancy Blood Test

Your doctor may want to repeat the pregnancy blood test at specific intervals to see how your pregnancy is progressing.http://www.pregnancy.ayurvediccure.com/pregnancy-blood-test.html Keep to the precise schedule your doctor requests for taking a pregnancy blood for optimal accuracy.

updated 2010-07-17 09:56:41

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Ina May Gaskin

Troubled by high maternal mortality rates in the U.S. compared to other industrialized nations and inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Ina May began the Safe Motherhood Quilt Project to raise awareness of the issue of pregnancy and birth related maternal death. http://www.rememberthemothers.org/inamay.html Each square in the quilt represents a woman who has died of pregnancy or birth related complications since 1982. http://www.rememberthemothers.org/home.html

updated 2010-07-17 21:25:38

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How to Medically Increase Male Fertility

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updated 2011-08-25 18:35:50

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