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  1. What infections can affect pregnancy? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Dec 30, 2020 · Although its symptoms are usually mild, Zika infection during pregnancy can cause pregnancy loss and other pregnancy complications, as well as congenital anomalies and other …

  2. What are some common complications of pregnancy?

    Dec 30, 2017 · Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even women who were healthy before getting …

  3. Pregnancy Loss (Before 20 Weeks of Pregnancy) - NICHD

    Pregnancy loss occurs when a pregnancy ends unexpectedly before the 20th week. It is sometimes called early pregnancy loss, mid-trimester pregnancy loss, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, or …

  4. What are the different types of contraception? - NICHD

    Feb 17, 2016 · There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual's overall health, …

  5. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) - NICHD

    May 31, 2016 · Assisted Reproductive Technology refers to treatments and procedures that aim to achieve pregnancy.

  6. What are examples and causes of maternal morbidity and mortality?

    Apr 29, 2020 · What are examples and causes of maternal morbidity and mortality? Maternal morbidity includes a range of different health conditions. Some of them start during pregnancy and last only a …

  7. What health problems can develop during pregnancy?

    Jan 6, 2016 · Regular prenatal visits help the health care provider identify potential health problems early and take steps to manage them, to protect the health of the mother and the developing fetus. …

  8. What are some common complications during labor and delivery?

    Aug 7, 2017 · Each pregnancy and delivery is different, and problems may arise. If complications occur, providers may assist by monitoring the situation closely and intervening, as necessary. Some of the …

  9. What are some common signs of pregnancy? - NICHD

    Dec 30, 2017 · The primary sign of pregnancy is missing a menstrual period or two or more consecutive periods, but many women experience other symptoms of pregnancy before they miss a period.

  10. Contraception and Birth Control - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...

    Sep 12, 2016 · Contraception allows for the prevention of pregnancy and for planning the timing of pregnancy. Some methods can also protect against infections. Modern methods of contraception …