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Newborn Safety Outside

Newborn Safety OutsideA newborn child is always a bundle of joy and responsibility. When traveling with a newborn, it is especially important that parents follow certain safety measures to protect their child from harm. On this webcast, we'll discuss car and stroller safety issues every new parent should be aware of.

Keywords: Newborns, safety, outdoor safety, car safety, stroller safety, Dr. Sajjad Yacoob

Pregnancy, Asthma, and Doctors

Pregnancy, Asthma, and DoctorsManaging asthma in pregnancy requires special expertise. Listen to expert advice on how a woman should work with her doctors to make sure her asthma hurts neither herself nor her unborn child.

Keywords: Asthma, pregnancy, asthma and pregnancy, treating asthma in pregnancy, asthma treatment, high-risk pregnancy, treating asthma during pregnancy, preeclampsia, preclampsia, pre-clampsia, risks during pregnancy, risk in pregnancy, pregnancy risks, hazards during pregnancy, hazards in pregnancy, dangers in pregnancy, dangers during pregnancy, premature, pre-mature delivery, premature delivery, low birth weight, birth defects, asthma specialists and pregnancy, giving birth with asthma, asthma control, asthma triggers, triggers, aspirin and asthma, influenza vaccine and pregnancy

Epilepsy and Pregnancy

Epilepsy and PregnancyPregnancy can present a variety of challenges to women with epilepsy. Learn what you can do to keep your baby healthy.

Keywords: epilepsy, pregnancy, childbearing, seizures, chronic, recurrent, unprovoked, anti-epilepic drugs, AED's, therapy, side effects, polytherapy, neurologist, anti-convulsant, plan, complications, fetal heart rate, miscarriage, trauma, birth defects, vitamins, nutrition, physical injury, fetus, teratogenic, malformations, spinal bifida, uritogenital malformation, unplanned pregnancy, folic acid supplements, ultrasound, amniocentesis, alpha fetal protein test, labor, delivery, newborn, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, lack of sleep, nap, safety

Epilepsy and Pregnancy

Epilepsy and PregnancyEpilepsy does not have to stand in the way of a pregnancy. The best way to ensure a safe and healthy baby is to discuss your treatment options with your doctor.

Keywords: epilepsy, pregnancy, childbearing, seizures, chronic, recurrent, unprovoked, MRI, anti-epilepic drugs, AED's, therapy, side effects, polytherapy, anti-convulsant, plan, complications, fetal heart rate, miscarriage, trauma, birth defects, cleft lip, cleft palette, cardiac defects, Spinal cord defects, EEG, seizure free, vitamin, supplements, folic acid

Yeast Infections and Pregnancy

Yeast Infections and PregnancyYeast infections are a common problem for women and some say pregnancy increases your risk. Many women feel they know enough about the condition to take care of it themselves, but for pregnant women, self-diagnosis is a no-no. Tune in as experts discuss why pregnant women are considered more prone to yeast infections and why a doctor's visit is a must.

Keywords: sex, Yeast infections, vagina, pregnancy, Monistat, Gyne-Lotrimin, Terazol, Diflucan

Pregnancy and Asthma

Pregnancy and AsthmaControlling asthma during pregnancy is extremely important, for the health of both mother and baby. Listen to experts explain what can happen if a woman's persistent asthma goes unchecked in the nine months before delivery.

Keywords: Pregnancy, asthma, asthma treatment, asthma medication, treating asthma in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, asthma attack, preeclampsia, preclampsia, pre-eclampsia, risks during pregnancy, risk in pregnancy, pregnancy risks, hazards during pregnancy, hazards in pregnancy, dangers in pregnancy, dangers during pregnancy, premature birth, preterm, premature delivery, low birth weight, birth defects, pregnancy, medications during pregnancy

Treating Asthma in Pregnancy

Treating Asthma in PregnancyDrugs receive special scrutiny for safety when used by pregnant women. How do the drugs used to control asthma compare? Listen in as experts explain.

Keywords: Asthma, asthma attack, pregnancy, asthma and pregnancy, treating asthma in pregnancy, asthma treatment, treating asthma during pregnancy, Pulmicort, Pulmicord, Pulmacort, Pulmacord, budensonide, budisonide, budensonade, budisonade, preeclampsia, preclampsia, risks during pregnancy, risk in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, pregnancy risks, hazards during pregnancy, hazards in pregnancy, dangers in pregnancy, dangers during pregnancy, premature, pre-mature delivery, low birth weight, birth defects, beclomethasone, Beclovent, Vanceril, triamcinolone, Azmacort, Fluticasone, Flovent, Cromolyn, Intal, Nedocromil, Tilade, pregnancy labelling, category B, inhaled corticosteroids, corticosteroids, inhalers, asthma, asthma control, airway inflammation, beta agonists, albuterol, albuteral, beta agonist, Swedish medical birth registry,

What Is Amniocentesis?

What Is Amniocentesis?If your doctor has suggested amniocentesis you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. Is the procedure safe for you and your child? What are the chances that an abnormality will be found? What decisions will you be faced with if there is an abnormality? Join our panel of experts for a close look at this important procedure.

Keywords: Amniocentesis, fetus, amniotic fluid, birth defects, obstetrician, ultrasound, maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein, free-beta, estriol level, multiple births, Down syndrome, alpha-fetoprotein, AFP, DNA, birth problems, genetic disorders, neonatologist, vaginal delivery, Caesarean delivery, Dr. Unjera Jackson, Dr. Joan Atkin, Pregnancy, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum

Preparing for a C-Section

Preparing for a C-SectionNo matter how smoothly your pregnancy is going, there is always the possibility that you will need to have a c-section to deliver a healthy baby. Here's what you need to know about the procedure and how to prepare.

Keywords: Childbirth, pregnancy, health information, C-section,

Secondary Infertility

Secondary InfertilityAffecting over three million American women, difficulty becoming pregnant after having a child can come as a surprise. This so-called secondary infertility can be devastating, but there are treatments to help you add to your family.

Keywords: Secondary infertility, infertility, IVF, in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, hormone treatment, pregnancy, fertility treatment

Post-pregnancy Contraception

Post-pregnancy ContraceptionHow quickly you become fertile after a pregnancy varies. And if you are interested in birth control you have a few options. Learn about the methods available after childbirth.

Keywords: Contraception, delivery, birth, birth control pills, IUD, condoms, tubal ligation, vasectomy, natural family planning, diaphragm

Labor and Delivery

Labor and DeliveryAfter nine months of doctor's visits, large clothing, physical discomfort and joyous expectation, a mother finally reaches the last stages of pregnancy- labor and delivery. Join our panel of specialists as they take us step by step through the process of labor and delivery.

Keywords: Pregnancy, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum

Chorionic Villus Sampling

Chorionic Villus SamplingIf you're pregnant, there's a chance that your doctor will suggest a procedure known as chorionic villus sampling to determine if your child has a genetic abnormality like Down's Syndrome. This can of course a very scary prospect for many reasons: What do you do if the test comes back positive? And what if the test endangers the pregnancy? Worrisome as the test may be, it's important make an informed decision about testing. Join our panel of experts for an in-depth look at CVS.

Keywords: Chorionic villous sampling, pregnancy, CVS, placenta, genetic disorders, cervix, obstetrician, geneticist, chromosomes, cystic fibrosis, Dr. Unjera Jackson, Dr. Joan Atkin, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum

Understanding Ultrasound

Understanding UltrasoundIf you're pregnant -- and even if you're not -- you've probably heard of ultrasound. But do you really know what doctors are looking for when they use it? Join our panel for an expert discussion of this common procedure.

Keywords: Ultrasound, pregnancy, obstetricians, fetus, placenta, cervix, uterus, congenital heart disease, geneticist, vaginal delivery, Caesarean delivery, fetal echocardiogram, amniocentesis, placental biopsy, PUBS, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling, prenatal surgery, maternal specialist, fetal specialist, Dr. Unjera Jackson, Dr. Joan Atkin, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum

Inducing Labor

Inducing LaborAfter nine months of anticipation, an expecting woman finally reaches the last stage of pregnancy--the delivery. For most women, the onset of labor is spontaneous. But what happens if your baby needs a little extra help? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the how and why of induced labor.

Keywords: Pregnancy, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum

Yoga

YogaHave you ever peeked into a room at your gym and seen people stretching, breathing deeply or just sitting in silence? They were probably doing yoga, an ancient practice of body work and meditation. Our panel of experts will provide an overview of yoga, addressing the different forms of yoga and their health benefits.

Keywords: yoga, stress relaxation, alternative medicine, Hatha, restorative yoga, B. K. S. Ayangar, prenatal care, pregnancy, arthritis, prana, asanas, chakras, alternative medicine.

Women Hair Transplant: The OR

Women Hair Transplant: The ORIf you're planning to undergo a hair transplant, or you're just curious about the procedure, here's a unique chance to view the surgery as we take you through the process step-by-step. Watch as an expert surgeon performs a micrograft on a woman suffering from hair loss, demonstrating:

  • how the donor tissue is removed from the back of the head
  • how the tissue is cut into smaller units for implantation
  • how the scalp is prepared for implantation
  • how the follicular units are implanted

Keywords: hair transplant, women hair, loosing hair, rogain,

Medicine and Gender

Medicine and GenderThat men and women have different bodies is news to no one. But with the advance of the medical sciences, more and more fascinating differences have been uncovered. Did you know, for example, that men and women often use different parts of their brain to accomplish the same task? Join our panel of experts as they discuss some of these gender differences and their implications for modern medicine.

Keywords: Medicine, gender, sexual difference, sexual dimorphism, clinical trials, heart disease, brain, hormones, gender differences, men, women, medicine

Women's Hair Transplants

Women's Hair TransplantsIf you are a candidate for a female hair transplant, you probably have a long list of questions about the procedure. How does it work? How painful is it? What will I look and feel like during recovery? How soon will I start to see results? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these issues and more. The discussion will include video footage of an actual transplant.

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Women and Hair Transplants

Women and Hair TransplantsJust as hair loss is usually thought of as a man's problem, hair transplant surgery exists in the popular imagination as an option for men. But more and more women suffering from hair loss are turning to hair transplants as a solution. What kinds of hair thinning and hair loss in women can a hair transplant treat? Who is a good candidate? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the issues to consider if you're a woman interested in hair transplant surgery.

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Non-medical Hair Treatment

Non-medical Hair TreatmentBy the age of 50, approximately 50% of women will have to cope with hair loss. This is a natural part of aging, but it's a part most women would rather skip. For many women, medications provide a reliable solution for their hair loss. But what about women who don't benefit from medication? Join our panel of experts as they discuss current and future non-medical options, from styling tips to surgery to cloning technology.

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Medicine and Female Hair Loss

Medicine and Female Hair LossWe've all seen those commercials for the "Hair Club for Men," prescription medications for male hair loss, and even men's spray-on hair. But rarely do we see advertisements for women's hair loss. Although hair loss can seem a permanent condition and can be devastating to many women, the condition is rarely hopeless. Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the treatment options for women.

Keywords: hair loss, baldness, alopecia, hair, hairloss, hair growth, female pattern baldness, balding, bald, thinning hair, women, female, androgenetic alopecia, genetic, symptom, rogaine, minoxidil, treatment, spironolactone, surgery, hair replacement, transplantation, medical, therapy, hair restoration surgery

Treating Yeast Infections

Treating Yeast InfectionsYeast infections are a problem most women will have to experience at least once in their lives. There are dozens of treatment options available, but how do you know which is right for you? Join experts as they discuss the pros and cons of different prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Keywords: yeast infection, sex, vagina, Monistat, Gyne-Lotrimin, Terazol, Diflucan

Women and Heart Disease

Women and Heart DiseaseHeart disease kills 32 percent of women each year, meaning that more women than men die from heart disease. Tune in to learn the facts about women and heart disease.

Keywords: Women, heart disease, risk, heart attack, cardiovascular disease,blood pressure, risk factors, reduce risk, health habits, high blood pressure

Hysteroscopy Overview

Hysteroscopy OverviewFor many doctors, hysteroscopy represents a great leap forward in gynecology. Others have been slower to embrace this new technology. What should patients know in order to navigate this uncertain terrain? Join us as we talk to four of the nation's leading experts to find out.

Keywords: hysteroscopy, gynecology, gyno

Women Fight Cholesterol

Women Fight CholesterolHeart disease is the number one killer of American women, but it can be prevented. One way is to control your cholesterol levels. Find out how.

Keywords: Heart disease, heart disease prevention, cardiovascular prevention, women, cholesterol, cholesterol levels, good cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, American Heart Association guidelines

How Women Can Keep Cholesterol In Check

How Women Can Keep Cholesterol In CheckHeart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. but it can be prevented. One way is to control cholesterol levels. Find out what levels are recommended for prevention.

Keywords: Heart disease, heart disease prevention, cardiovascular prevention, women, cholesterol, cholesterol levels, good cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, American Heart Association guidelines,

Prenatal Yoga

Prenatal YogaPrenatal yoga does more than keep a woman in shape during pregnancy. It can help prepare her mind and body for the big day.

Keywords: Deb Flashenberg, prenatal yoga, prenatal, yoga, pregnancy, exercise, stretching, baby

Postnatal Yoga

Postnatal YogaPostnatal yoga does more than help a new mom get back in shape - it can help her be a better mother.

Keywords: Deb Flashenberg, postnatal yoga, postnatal, yoga, pregnancy, exercise, stretching, baby, new mom, new mother

Prenatal Care

Prenatal CareGetting good prenatal care is one of the best things a mom-to-be can do for her baby.

Keywords: Suzanne LaJoie, prenatal care, ultrasound, baby, fetus, due date, nutrition, exercise, pregnancy

Pregnant Exercise

Pregnant ExercisePregnant women can benefit from exercise in several ways. Learn how and guidelines to follow during exercise regimens.

Keywords: Pregnant

Taste

TastePeople who prefer salty items may have developed that taste before birth. Research suggests there may be a connection between the severity of the mother's morning sickness during pregnancy and the child's salt preference.

Keywords: pregnant, baby, pregnancy, birth, nursing, birth control, fetus, fertility, infant, contraception, pregnancy childbirth, gynecologic health, sexual health, women's health,


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