Abdominal measurements, 74
Abdominal pain, 252
Abdominal-skin changes, 327
Accutane, 220
Acesulfame K, 175
Acetaminophen, 45, 52, 81, 84, 152, 158, 223(B), 285, 350, 358
Acid-reflux disease, 156
Acupuncture, 296
Advil, 221
Aerobics, 201
After baby’s birth. See Birth, after
Afterpains, 315
Age of mother-to-be, effect of on pregnancy, 135–136, 141, 143–144
Air embolus, 85
Airborne, 222
Alcohol, use, 56–57, 95, 221, 270–271, 356
Aleve, 221
Alpha-fetoprotein test, 102, 109–110, 111, 114
Alupent, 36
American Academy of Pediatrics, 351, 358
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 115, 144, 205, 294, 311
Amniocentesis, 107–109
criteria for, 108
disadvantages, 109
disorders tested for, 2, 50, 52, 107, 108, 120
in multiple pregnancy, 109(B)
process of, 92
risk factor, 135
Amnioreduction, 128
Amniotic fluid, 91–92, 105, 106, 126–128, 195
Amnisure, 265
Amphetamines, 58
Analgesia, 299
Anemia, 34–35
blood screen for, 314
Cooley’s, 50
drug use, 58
Fanconi (Group C), 116
iron-deficiency, 34–35
medications, 221
megaloblastic, 189
during multiple pregnancy, 125
pregnancy anemia, 34
prevention, 224
restriction of fetal growth, 96
thalassemia, 50
vitamin B deficiency, 190
Anesthesia, 80, 81, 273, 274, 283, 299–302, 308, 318
Angel dust, 58
Angiomas, 77
Animal hair, cleaning up, 34
Anorexia, 194–195
Antibiotics, 40, 44, 45, 50, 51, 72, 80, 85, 154, 177, 217, 274, 323, 358, 359, 364
Anticoagulants, 43, 220, 221, 254
Antidepressants, 54, 57, 61, 174, 196, 218–219, 222, 331
Antinausea medication, 160
Antiseizure medications, 39
Antiviral treatment, 42
Apgar score, 314
Apnea, 367
Appendicitis, 272–273
ARA (arachidonic acid), 351, 366
Artificial sweeteners, 175
Ashkenazi Jewish disorders, 51–52, 116–117, 117(B), 138
Assisted reproductive technology (ART), 5
Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators, 70
Azathioprine, 43
AZT, 47
Babies, more than one
breastfeeding, 132–133
help with babies, 133(B)
postpartum doulas, 133–134
See also Multiple pregnancy
Baby
after-birth evaluation, 310–313
bonding with, 62, 234, 320–321, 350, 354
changing position of during labor, 303–304
determination of sex, 89
feeding, 326–327
introduction to siblings, 325–326
low-birthweight, 34, 37, 42, 54, 56, 95–97, 125, 193, 195, 218, 239
necessities for hospital, 280
premature, 365–368
reflex assessment, 314
size, 89–90
tests, 314–315
See also Fetus
Back pain and backaches, 136, 147–148
Balance ball, 204(B)
Beclomethasone, 36
Bed rest, 125, 129, 237, 256, 262, 264, 267, 268, 274–276
Biophysical profile, 103, 290, 291, 292, 304
Biopsy, 118
Biotinidase, 314
Birth, after
abdominal-skin changes, 327
appearance, 329(B)
bonding with baby, 62, 234, 320–321, 350, 354
bowel movements, 317
changes in uterus, 315
constipation, 323
contraception, 324–325
counseling, 139–140
emotions, 320
evaluation of baby, 310–313
exercise, 322
headaches, 317–318
hyperemesis gravidarum, 318
perineal pain, 318–319
postpartum checkup, 332
postpartum distress syndrome, 328–332
recovery, 322–324
Rh-negative, 323
sexual relations, 324
staying home, 342
vaginal discharge, 319
warning signs, 319
weight changes, 328
working, 333–342
Birth control. See Contraception
Birth defects, 96(B), 125, 137, 141, 197
Birth presentations, abnormal, 303
Birth Works Childbirth Education, 69
Birthing from Within, 69
Birthing room, 278
Bishop score, 302
Bladder infections, 41, 51, 85
Bleeding after delivery, 316, 323
Bleeding during pregnancy, 84, 143(B), 252, 253, 262
Bloating, 183
Blood clots, 253–254
Blood pressure, 41–42, 89, 96, 103, 255–256, 263, 264, 274, 297, 300, 302, 304, 315, 354, 355
Blood screen, 314
Blood-sugar problems, 255
Blood transfusion, fetal, 98, 113
Bloom syndrome, 116
Boarding in, 278
Body temperature, 79, 79(B), 181
Bonding with baby, 62, 234, 320–321, 350, 354
Bone tumors, 228–229
Bones, broken, 273
Books, recommended
Your Baby’s First Year Week by Week (Curtis and Schuler), 233, 315, 349, 355, 365
Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-Be (Curtis and Schuler), 231, 232(B)
Bottlefeeding, 349–353
advantages, 349–350
cost, 352(B)
equipment, 352
mother’s nutrition, 350–351
pointers for, 352–353
Bowel movements. See Constipation; Diarrhea
Braces, dental, 81
Bradley childbirth method, 68–69
Braxton-Hicks contractions, 84, 280–281
Brazelton neonatal behavioral assessment scale, 314
Breast cancer, 227–228
Breast changes, 86–87, 317, 327–328
Breast engorgement, 358–359
Breast infections, 359–360
Breast lumps, 256
Breastfeeding, 353–364
advantages, 353–355
breast enlargement or reduction surgery, 357
contraception, 356
counselors and lactation consultants, 353(B)
effects on mother, 355–356
log, use for, 359(B)
medication use during, 358(B), 364
microwaving breast milk, danger of, 360(B)
milk banking, 361
milk caloric content and baby’s gender, 357(B)
milk sharing, 361–362
milk supply and drinking beer, 364(B)
more than one baby, 132–133, 360–361
mother’s nutrition, 362–363
problems, 358–360
pumping, 132–133, 338, 341, 357, 361, 364, 366
sufficient milk, indications of, 356–357
tips for, 363
vitamin D for baby, 363(B)
at work, 341–342
Breasts, after birth, 317
Breath training, 214(B)
Broncho-pulmonary dysplasia, 367
Bulimia, 195
Bus travel, 21
Calcium, 167, 185, 187–189, 188(B), 224, 355, 363
Caloric intake, 192
Caloric needs, 166–167
Canada, cost of having a baby in, 72
Canavan’s disease, 117(B)
Cancer, during pregnancy, 226–229
Car travel, 21
Caregivers, hiring, 336–337
Carpal tunnel syndrome, 18
CAT scans, 120
Category-C medications, 222(B)
Celiac disease, 36–37
Cellex-C, 76
Cerclage, 260
Cervical cancer, 228
Cervical cultures, 102
Cervix, dilation of (diagram), 286
Cesarean delivery, 306–310
after open fetal surgery, 99
body mass index and, 308
domestic violence and, 239
exhaustion and, 298(B)
incision infection, 323–324
induced labor, 305(B)
of infants with IUGR, 95
multiple pregnancy, 125, 128, 131–132
obesity, 197
ovarian cyst, 273
placenta previa, 270
placental abruption, 270
postpartum depression, 307(B)
premature birth, 268
procedure, 308
reasons for, 306
sleep problems, 163
statistics on, 307
timing of, 307
vaginal birth after (VBAC), 309–310
vasa previa, 267
weight gain and, 197
Ceviche, 180
Chantix, 54(B)
Chemotherapy, 227
Chicken pox, 37
Child care
caregivers, 336–337
centers, 335
house security, 339(B)
in-home, 334
options, 333–335
public funding for, 337
for sick child, 336
tax responsibility, 335
Childbearing, modern trends in, 343–344
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, 70
Childbirth-education classes, 67–68, 70
Childbirth philosophies, 68–70
Children, older
encouraging independence, 12, 12(B)
need for reassurance, 13
partner involvement with, 326
at prenatal visits, 31–32
preparing for new baby, 10–12
Chloasma, 76
Chlorine, 182
Cholecystitis, 271
Cholestasis of pregnancy, 78
Cholesterol, 172(B)
Chorioamnionitis, 305
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), 2, 50, 52, 111, 115, 119, 139, 144, 266
Chromosomal abnormalities, 2, 137, 139, 140–142
Claritin, 218
Cleft lip and cleft palate, 96(B), 139, 197, 349
Clomiphene challenge, 5
Closet-space, increasing, 107(B)
CMV (cytomegalovirus), 37, 96, 142, 362
Codeine, 58, 217(B), 285, 359, 364
Colposcopy, 118
Complete blood count, 102
Computerized tomographic (CAT) scans, 120
Condyloma acuminatum, 46
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 314
Congenital infections, 142
Consanguinity, 138–139
Constipation, 84, 151–152, 167, 169, 182–183, 187, 201, 221, 317, 323
Contraception
after birth, 324–325
methods, 325
tubal ligation, 321–322
while breastfeeding, 356
Contraction stress test, 103, 291–292, 304
Braxton-Hicks, 84
timing, 291(B)
true or false labor, 282(B)
Cooking boil overs, avoiding, 103(B)
Coombs test, 314
Copper, 224
Cord-blood banking, 91
Corticosteroid injections, 98
Cost of having a baby, 72
Cough medicines, 223(B)
Counseling, after baby’s birth, 139–140
Counselors, breastfeeding, 353(B)
Counterpressure massage, 299
Couvade, 231
Cramping, 262
Credé, 316
Cromolyn sodium, 36
Cyclophosphamide, 43
Cyclosporin, 43
Cystic fibrosis, 107, 115–116, 314
Cystic Fibrosis Complete Test, 115
Cystinuria, 107
Cystitis, 85
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), 37, 96, 142, 362
Dairy products, 167–168
D&C (dilatation and curettage), 262
Decongestants, 34, 218, 223(B)
Deep-vein thrombosis, 254
Dehydration, 152, 181, 182, 205(B)
Delivery
analgesia, 299
anesthesia, 283, 290, 295, 299–302, 308, 318
baby’s birth presentation, 131, 302–304
birthing facility, choosing, 277–278
Cesarean, 306–309
packing for hospital, 278–280
preparation for, 280–281
vaginal, 305–306
Dental care, 80–81
Dental emergencies, 273–274
Depo-Provera, 325
Depression
before pregnancy, 60–61
after pregnancy, 328–330
DES (diethylstilbestrol), 60
Detrol LA, 219
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), 351, 354, 366
Diabetes, 37–38
baby size, 89–90
gestational, 9, 89, 120, 194, 197, 199, 252, 258–260, 304
risk of for older woman, 143
Diaphragms, 325
Diarrhea, 36, 38, 153, 221–222, 223(B), 267, 280
Diarrhea medications, 221–222, 223(B)
Diastasis recti, 73
Dicloxacillin, 44
Diet pills, 221
Digestive problems, 35, 154, 221(B), 318
Dilantin, 39
Dilatation and curettage (D&C), 262
Dioxin, 180
Ditropan, 219
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), 351, 354, 366
Domestic violence, 238–240
Domestic violence, hotline phone
number, 239
Donor insemination, 140
Doppler, 111(B)
Douching, 85
Doulas of North America, 243
Down syndrome, 141–146
cause, 141
children, special qualities of, 144–146, 145(B)
incidence of, 96(B)
statistical risk of, 144
symptoms, 143
tests for, 107, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 144
Doxycycline, 45
Doxylamine, 160
Dramamine, 21
Driving, 23–24
Drugs, mind-altering, 53, 57, 58–59
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, 107
Dysplasia, 118
Eating disorders, 194–196
Eating out, 176
Eclampsia, 263
Ectopic pregnancy, 60, 102, 105, 256–257, 266
Effleurage, 298–299
Electric blankets, 79(B)
Embryo, defined, 88
Embryonic development, 88
Emetrol, 160
Emotional changes during pregnancy, 81–82, 172, 242, 312, 320, 328
Enablex, 219
Enbrel, 45
Endometriosis, 3
Enemas, 283–284
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 179
Epidural block, 283, 301–302, 308, 318
Epifoam, 285
Epilepsy, 38–39
Equal, 175
Erythroblastosis fetalis, 107
Esophageal blockage, 110
Exercise
abdominal support during, 207(B)
after Cesarean delivery, 322, 324
after pregnancy, 322
after-pregnancy workout, 211–213
beginning during pregnancy, 202
changes in, 200
effects of, 203
exercises for home or work, 17, 207–209
exercises for stress relief, 18(B)
feeling lethargic, 206(B)
guidelines, 205–206
multiple pregnancy, 130
nutritional needs, 206–207
pregnancy workout, 209–211
problems, 206
recommended activities, 204
risks, 202–203
sports activities to avoid, 203(B)
stretching, 208(B)
varicose veins, 164
when to avoid, 199
pregnancy workout, 209–211
after-pregnancy workout, 211–213
stress relief, 18(B)
External cephalic version, 303
Facial hair, 86
Factor-XI deficiency, 116
Falls, 257
Familial dysautonomia, 116
Familial Mediterranean fever, 117(B)
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 26–27
Family medical history, 138
Family practitioner, 32
Fanconi anemia (Group C), 116
Fasting blood-sugar test, 113
Father-to-be. See Partner
Fats, 170
Fertilization age of fetus, 67
Fetal-alcohol exposure, 57
Fetal-alcohol syndrome, 57
Fetal blood sampling, 290, 293
Fetal fibronectin test, 112
Fetal MRI, 114
Fetus, 88–99
effect of medication on, 215
fetal blood sampling, 290, 293
hearing inside womb, 92–93
heartbeat, listening to, 111(B)
induced labor, 268, 304–305, 305(B)
lung maturity, 98, 107, 120, 294, 307
monitoring during labor, 292–293
MRI, 114
tests during labor, 290–292
treatment of in utero, 98–99
See also Multiple pregnancy
Fever, 37, 45, 52(B), 181, 252, 261, 317, 324, 359
Fiber intake, 152, 157, 167, 169, 169(B), 182–183, 260, 317
Fibroid tumors, 258
Fifth disease (parvovirus 19), 39–40, 142
Flagyl, 364
Flatulence (gas), 183
Flu (influenza), 36, 42–43, 225–226, 356
Fluid, loss of from vagina, 252
Fluid intake, 181–182
Folic acid, 36, 38, 39, 50, 55, 61, 124, 167, 169, 189–190, 189(B), 223, 224
Food, junk, 171
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 179, 216, 217
Founder effect, 116
Fragile-X syndrome, 142
Fruitarian diet, 185
Fruits, 169
Full-term baby, 89
Galactosemia, 315
Gallbladder issues, 271–272, 318
Gamete intrafallopian transfer, 5
Gas, intestinal, 183
Gastrocolic reflex, 352
Gaucher disease, 117
GBS (group-B streptococcus), 40–41
Gender-prediction kits, 101–102
Genetic counseling, 2, 5, 136–137
Genetic disease, incidence of, 140–141
Genetic disorders, 48–50, 51–52, 111, 116–117
Genetic drift, 116
Genetics, basics of, 140
German measles. See Rubella
Gestational age, 66–67, 94, 110, 127, 269
Gestational diabetes, 9, 89, 120, 194, 197, 199, 252, 258–260, 304
Gestational hypertension, 199, 252, 255–256, 304, 305
Gingivitis, 80
Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), 117
Glucose-tolerance test, 38, 113
Glyburide, 260
Glycogen storage disease, type III, 117
Glycolic acid, 76
Gonorrhea, 46
Grain products, 169–170
Grantley Dick-Read method, 69
Group-B streptococcus (GBS), 40–41
Guardian, naming, 244
Gum disease, 80
Hair, changes in, 86
Hair, freshening, 93(B)
Hallucinogens, 58–59
Haminophylline, 36
Hashish, 58
HCG test, 101, 102, 111, 114, 257
Headache, spinal, 318
Headaches, 3, 152–154, 220, 221(B), 317–318
Health insurance, 24–25
Healthcare providers, 32–33, 70–71
Heart defects, congenital, 96(B)
Heart disease, 141, 143, 349, 355
Heart-rhythm disturbance, 98
Heartbeat, fetal, 111(B), 124, 292, 300, 302
Hemoglobinopathies, 314
Hemophilia, 107
Hemorrhoids, 136, 152, 156–157, 164, 223(B)
Hepatitis B vaccine, 226
Herbal teas, 174–175
Herbal use, 174
Heroin, 58
Herpes
detection of, 107
gestationis (PG), 79
simplex, 142
zoster, 37
HGC (human chorionic gonadotropin), 101, 102, 111, 114
Hips, dislocated, 96(B)
Hodgkin’s disease, 229
Home birth, 311(B)
Homocystinuria, 315
Hormone-replacement therapy, 219
Hot tubs, 79(B)
House security, 339(B)
HPV, 46
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), 101, 102, 111, 114
Human Milk Banking Association of North America, 361
Hydrocephalus, 97
Hydrotherapy, 295
Hydroxyurea, 49
Hyperemesis gravidarum, 161–162, 318
Hypertension, 41–43
chronic, 42
dangers of, 41
gestational, 199, 252, 255–256, 304, 305
older pregnant women and, 143
Hypotension (low blood pressure), 255
Hypothyroidism, 314
Ice-cube trays, small object storage in, 245(B)
Ice packs, homemade, 157(B)
Illness during pregnancy, 33–52
Immune system, changes in, 84(B)
Immunizations during pregnancy, 224–225
Imodium, 222
Implantable contraceptives, 325
In-home child care, 334
In-vitro fertilization, 5, 123
Incompetent cervix, 260
Incontinence, 136, 219–220, 284
Indigestion, 154, 176, 186, 221(B)
Inducing labor, 268, 304–305, 305(B)
Infant care, 335
Influenza, 36, 42–43, 225–226, 356
Inhibin-A, 111
Instant risk assessment, 114, 144
Insulin, 260
Internal Revenue Service, 335
International Childbirth Education Association, 70
International Lactation Consultant Association, 353(B)
Internet, using, 244(B)
Intestinal blockage, 110
Intracranial hemorrhage, 367
Intrathecal anesthesia, 301
Intrauterine-growth restriction. See IUGR.
Intravenous drip (I.V.), 283
Iron absorption, 187
Iron chelator, 50
Iron-deficiency anemia, 34–35
Iron-fortified formula, 349, 351
Iron supplementation, 130, 186–187, 224, 332
Isoimmunization, 109, 113, 265, 304
IUGR (intrauterine-growth restriction), 34, 37, 42, 54, 56, 94–97, 125, 193, 218, 239, 304
Jaundice, 367
Jewish genetic disorders, 51–52, 116–117, 117(B), 138
Junk food, 171
Karyotype, 140
Kegel exercises, 148, 207, 208–209, 308, 322
Kick counts, 118
Kidney disease, 96, 110, 263, 349
Klinefelter’s syndrome, 142
L-S ratio, 294
Labor
back labor, 290
breathing, 294(B)
cervix, dilation of (diagram), 286
contractions, timing, 291(B)
eating and drinking guidelines, 289–290
enemas, 283–284
inducing, 268, 304–305, 305(B)
intravenous drip (I.V.), 283
labor coach, 68, 243, 289, 296, 299
laboring positions, 296–297
pain relief, 280, 285, 294–295, 299–302
partner’s involvement, 289
signs of impending labor, 280, 286
stages, 287–289
tests during, 290–292
true or false, 282(B)
unavailable healthcare provider, 284
when to go to hospital, 278, 282–283
Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) facility, 278
Labor-and-delivery suite, 278
Lactation consultants, 353(B), 360
Lamaze technique, 68
Lamotrigine therapy, 39
Laser treatment, 128
Laxatives, 38, 152, 222, 317, 323
Lead exposure, 52–53
Leg cramps, 158–159
Leukorrhea, 85
Librium, 58
Linea nigra, 76
Liver disease, 110
Local anesthesia, 300
Low-birthweight baby, 34, 37, 42, 54, 56, 95–97, 125, 193, 195, 218, 239, 304
Low blood pressure, 255
Low-fat foods, 167(B)
Lower-back pain, relief from, 148–149
LSD, 58
Lyme disease, 43–44
Macrobiotic diet, 185
Maple-syrup-urine disease, 107, 315
Marijuana, 58
Mask of pregnancy, 76
Massage, 61, 161, 162, 280, 297–299
McDonald’s suture, 260
Measles vaccine, 226
Meat, marinated, 67(B)
Meconium, 92
Medical history, 59–60
Medical history chart, 64–65(B)
Medication
category-C, 222(B)
effect of on fetal development, 215
risk classification, 217(B)
safety guidelines, 216–217
taking correctly, 224(B)
Medications
anemia, 221
antibiotics, 40, 44, 45, 50, 51, 72, 80, 85, 154, 177, 217, 274, 323, 358, 359, 364
anticancer, 227
anticoagulants, 43, 220, 221, 254
antidepressants, 54, 57, 61, 174, 196, 218–219, 222, 331
antidiarrheal, 221–222, 223(B)
antinausea, 160
antiseizure, 39
blood pressure, 42
category-C, 222(B)
cough medicines, 223(B)
decongestants, 34, 218, 223(B)
diet pills, 221
epilepsy, 39
flu (influenza), 36, 42–43, 225–226
hemorrhoid, 223(B)
HIV, 47
hormone-replacement therapy, 219
incontinence, 219–220
pain relief, 45, 52, 80, 81, 84, 152, 158, 221, 285, 301, 302, 350
seasickness patch, 21
skin-care, 220
thyroid, 220
See also specific medications
Megaloblastic anemia, 189
Melanoma, 229
Meningomyelocele, 97
Mental retardation, 57, 137, 141, 142, 143, 178
Mescaline, 58
Metformin, 260
Methicillin, 44
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), 44–45
Methotrexate, 45
Metronidazole, 364
Migraine headaches, 3, 153–154, 220
Military policies on pregnancy, 22–23
Milk banking, 361
Milk ducts, plugged, 359
Milk letdown, 357
Milk of magnesia, 77
Milk sharing, 361–362
Miscarriage, 260–262
morning sickness, 159
older women, 136
risk of, 52
types, 261–262
warning signs, 262
Moles, on skin, 77(B)
Monilial vulvovaginitis, 46
Morning sickness, 19, 27, 39, 81, 154(B), 159–162, 159(B), 160(B), 193, 318
Morphine, 58
Motrin, 221
MRI, 120
MRI, fetal, 114
MRSA, 44–45
Mucolipidosis IV, 117
Multiple pregnancy, 121–134
causes, 122–123
childbirth-education classes, 132
complications, 131
delivery, 130–132
diagnosis of, 124
disappearance of fetus, 127(B)
discomfort, 129
exercise, 130
increased risks, 125–126
morning sickness, 159
nutrition, 130
older women, 122
pregnancy weight, losing, 129
preparing siblings for, 13
statistics, 121
tests for, 119–120
working during pregnancy, 132
See also Babies, more than one; Twins
Muscle aches, 136
Muscle tumors, 136
Muscle weakness, 318
Nafcillin, 44
Nails, changes in, 86
Narcotics, 58
Nasalcrom, 36
National Domestic Violence Hotline, phone number for, 239
Nausea, 27, 39, 41, 100, 124, 153, 154(B), 159–162, 174, 201, 221, 236, 272, 299, 318
Nausea and vomiting, later in pregnancy, 154(B)
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), 365
Neonatal maturity assessment, 314
Neural-tube defects, 96(B), 107, 110, 137, 189–190
Nicoderm Gum/Patch, 54(B)
Niemann-Pick disease (Type A), 117
Nipples, inverted, 86–87
Nipples, sore, 359
Noise levels, for fetus, 93
Nonclassical adrenal hyperplasia, 117
Nonstress test, 103, 118, 264, 290–292, 304
Nonsyndromic hearing loss, 117
Nuchal translucency screening, 113–114, 144
Nurse-midwife, 32
Nurse practitioner, 32
Nutrasweet, 175
Nutrition, 130, 166–170, 206–207
Obesity
birth defects and, 197
Cesarean delivery, 308
risks, 196–197, 259, 261, 263, 290
weight gain guidelines, 126, 191–192, 193(B), 196, 198
Obstetrician, defined, 32
Omega-3 fatty acids, 61, 77, 178–179, 179(B), 185(B)
Once-a-month birth control injection, 325
Orudis, 221
Osteogenesis imperfecta, 107, 110
Over-the-counter medications (OTC), 34, 36, 38, 45, 52, 54, 57, 58, 78, 79, 81, 84, 152, 154, 155, 156, 158, 160, 218, 221, 222, 223(B), 317, 323, 350
Overdue baby, 89, 103, 197, 290, 292, 304–305
Overweight, before pregnancy, 126, 191–193, 193(B), 196–198, 263, 308
Ovulation-predictor kits, 5
Ovulatory age of fetus, 67
Oxacillin, 44
Pacifier, weaning toddler from, 9(B)
Pain medications, 45, 52, 80, 81, 84, 152, 158, 285, 301, 302, 350, 364
Pain relief, without medication
acupuncture, 296
continuous labor support, 295–296
counterpressure massage, 299
effleurage, 298–299
for headaches, 152–153
hydrotherapy, 295
laboring positions, 296–297
for lower-back pain, 148–149
music, 295
water immersion, 295
Palmar erythema, 77
Parental leave, state laws on, 27
Partner, 230–240
alcohol use, 57
bed rest, effect on, 237–238
bonding with baby, 234
effect of baby blues on, 332
fears about pregnancy, 238(B)
health, 344(B)
help from, 232
involvement with older children, 326
as labor coach, 289
packing for hospital, 279–280
reassurance for, 233
smoking, 54
Parvovirus 19 (fifth disease), 39–40, 142
Patent ductus arteriosus, 367
PCP, 58
Pediatrician, questions for, 71–72
Pelvic exam, 31, 83, 118–119, 270, 332
Pemphigoid gestationis (PG), 79
Penicillin G, 40
Pepcid AC, 156
Percutaneous umbilical-cord blood sampling. See PUBS.
Perinatologist, 32
Perineal pain, 318–319
Perspiration, heavy, 86
Pesticide exposure, 53
Peyote, 58
PG (pemphigoid gestationis), 79
Phenacetin, 221
Phencyclidine, 58
Phenylketonuria, 139, 178, 315
Phosphatidyl glycerol tests, 294
Pica cravings, 172
PIH (pregnancy-induced hypertension), 199, 252, 255–256, 304, 305
Pike, 180
Pitocin, 132
Placenta, 90, 122, 123, 126, 269
Placenta, substances crossing, 43, 52, 53, 55, 58, 173, 179, 215, 221, 254, 256, 353
Placenta accreta, 307
Placenta previa, 125, 237, 253, 269–270, 305, 306, 307
Placental abruption, 125, 258, 269, 270–271
Plaques of pregnancy, 78–79
Plastic bags, organizing, 275(B)
Pneumococcal vaccine, 226
Pneumonitis, 92
Polio vaccine, 226
Postpartum checkup, 332
Postpartum depression, 61, 196, 307(B), 328, 329, 330, 331
Postpartum distress syndrome, 328–332
Postpartum hemorrhage, 316
Postpartum psychosis, 329–330
Postterm baby. See Overdue baby
PPROM (preterm premature rupture of membranes), 264–265
Pre-eclampsia, 58, 96, 103, 120, 128, 130, 153, 178, 181, 194, 198, 199, 255, 263–264, 274, 304, 306, 318
Prednisolone, 43
Preemie. See Premature baby
Pregnancy-associated plasma A, 114
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, 25–26
Pregnancy gingivitis, 80
Pregnancy-induced hypertension. See PIH
Pregnancy leave, 26
Pregnancy tests, 100–101, 102, 105, 257, 262
Pregnancy tumor, 80
Pregnancy weight, distribution of, 195(B)
Premature baby, 365–368
Premature birth, 89, 93–94, 125, 268–269, 268(B), 283(B)
See also Appendix C
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM), 264–265
Prenatal care, first visit, 30–31
Prenatal testing, 49, 117(B), 139
Prenatal vitamins, 35, 60, 130, 151, 187, 189, 191, 223–224, 268(B)
Preterm birth. See Premature birth
Prolactin, 321
PROM (premature rupture of membranes), 264–265, 305
Proventil, 221
Pruritis gravidarum, 78
PUBS, 112–113
Pudendal block, 300
Pumping breast milk, 132–133, 338, 341, 357, 361, 364, 366
PUPP (pruritic urticaria pappules), 78–79
PureVia, 176
Pyloric stenosis, 96(B)
Pyogenic granuloma, 80
Quad-screen test, 110–111, 144
Quadruplets, 123
Radiation exposure, 120, 141, 227, 261
Recovery, after birth, 322–324
Reflex assessment of baby, 314
Reflexology, 61
Regional anesthesia, 300
Relenza, 43
ReliefBand, 160(B)
Renova, 76
Reproductive history, 138
Respiratory distress syndrome, 98, 367
Respiratory syncytial virus, 367
Retinol, 190
Retinopathy of prematurity, 367
Rh incompatibility, 112–113, 265–266, 304
Rh-negative, 102, 107, 109, 111, 112–113, 262, 265–266, 304, 323
RhoGAM, 109, 111, 113, 262, 266, 323
Riley-Day syndrome, 116
Rooming in, 278
Round-ligament pain, 84
Rubella, 45, 93, 96, 102, 107, 142, 225, 226
Rufen, 221
Sacroiliac-joint pain, 163
Salad greens, ready-to-use, 169(B)
Sanctura, 219
Saunas, 79(B)
Sciatic-nerve pain, 163
Scoliosis, 302
Seasickness patch, 21
Seat belt use, 23–24
Secondary infertility, 344
Sephardi Jewish disorders. See Jewish genetic disorders
Sex-chromosome abnormalities, 137, 142
Sex during pregnancy, 235–237
Sex of baby, determination of, 89
Sexual relations after birth, 324
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), 46
Shellfish, 180(B)
Shingles, 48
Siblings
encouraging independence, 12
need for reassurance, 13
at prenatal visits, 31–32
preparing for new baby, 10–12
Sick-child day care, 336
Sickle-cell disease, 48–49, 96(B), 107, 138, 314
SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), 58, 59, 173, 354, 367
Single mothers, 241–251
birth certificate, 249
child-care cost, 248
emergency fund, 247
emotional support, sources of, 242, 242(B)
financial situation, 243
finding help, 243
going home from hospital, preparation for, 249–250
insurance, 245–246
legal questions, 250–251
making a will, 244–245
savings account for child, 247–248
sharing living quarters, 243(B)
statistics on, 241
Skin, healthy, 137
Skin-care medications, 220
Skin changes during pregnancy, 74–79
Sleep problems, 163
Sleeping on side, importance of, 149
Smoking
aids to quitting, 54(B)
indigestion, 154
low-birthweight baby, 95–96
second and third-hand smoke, 55–56
Snacks, 176
Sodium, 183–184
Spas, 79(B)
Special-needs care, 335–336
Spider veins, 164
Spina bifida, 60, 97, 107, 109, 110, 137, 189
Splenda, 175
Stain removal, 233(B)
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), 46
Steam rooms, 79(B)
Steroids, natural, 3(B)
Stillbirth, 97, 136, 177, 218, 260, 262–263
Stool softeners, 157, 317, 323
Stress, 4, 8, 10, 17, 100, 150–151, (B18)
Stretch marks, 74–76
Substance abuse, 53–59
Sucralose, 175
Sudden-infant-death syndrome (SIDS), 58, 59, 173, 354, 367
Surgery during pregnancy, 271–274
Sushi, 180
Sweeteners, 175
Sweets, 170
Swelling, 17, 18, 20, 128, 149, 157, 162–163, 162(B), 184, 204, 228, 252, 263, 264, 273, 318, 319
Syphilis, 46, 102, 142, 261, 362
Tagamet, 156
Tamiflu, 42–43
Tattoos, epidural block and, 302
Tax responsibility, caregiver, 335
Tay-Sachs disease, 51–52, 116, 117(B), 138
Tdap vaccine, 225
Teas, herbal, 174–175
Telangiectasis, 77
Terbutaline, 36
Terminating pregnancy, 139, 144, 146, 227
Testicles, undescended, 367
Tests, 100–120
alpha-fetoprotein, 102, 109–110, 111, 114
amniocentesis, 2, 50, 52, 92, 107–109, 109(B), 120, 135
Amnisure, 265
anemia, 314
biophysical profile, 103, 290, 291, 292, 304
blood-glucose, 314
blood pressure, 103
blood screen, 314
blood type, 102
Brazelton neonatal behavioral assessment scale, 314
cervical cultures, 102
chorionic villus sampling (CVS), 2, 50, 111, 115, 119, 139, 144, 266
complete blood count, 102
computerized tomographic (CAT) scans, 120
congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 314
contraction stress test, 103, 291–292, 304
Coombs, 314
cystic fibrosis, 107, 115–116, 314
Cystic Fibrosis Complete Test, 115
ELISA, 47
esophageal blockage, 110
false positivenegative results, 110, 111
fasting blood-sugar, 113
ferning, 281
fetal blood sampling, 290, 293
fetal fibronectin, 112
fetal lung maturity, 107, 120, 294
fetal MRI, 114
GBS, 40–41
gender-prediction kits, 101–102
genetic abnormalities, 49, 50, 111, 117, 117(B)
hemoglobinopathies, 314
hypothyroidism, 314
instant risk assessment, 114, 144
intestinal blockage, 110
IUGR, 95
Jewish genetic disorders, 116–117
kick counts, 118
kidney disease, 110
liver disease, 110
maple-syrup-urine disease, 107, 315
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), 120
for multiples, 119–120
neonatal maturity assessment, 314
nonstress, 103, 118, 264, 290–292, 304
nuchal translucency screening, 113–114, 144
percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS), 112–113
phosphatidyl glycerol tests, 294
pre-eclampsia, 120
pregnancy, 100–101, 102, 105, 257, 262
prenatal genetic, 117(B)
PUBS, 112–113
reflex assessment, 314
Rh-factor, 102
Rh incompatibility, 112
sickle-cell trait, 49
STDs, 46
thalassemia, 50
thyoid, 314
ultrasound, 42, 51, 92, 95, 102, 103, 104–109, 113, 114, 124(B), 127(B), 128, 139, 144, 254, 256, 257, 267, 270, 272, 273, 292
urinary-tract infection, 51
uterine monitoring, home, 118
Western Blot, 47
Tetracycline, 220
Thalassemia, 50
Theophylline, 36
Third trimester tests, 47, 103, 105
Tilapia, 179
TMP-SMZ, 45
Topicort, 75
Torsion dystonia, 117
Tranquilizers, 58
Travel during pregnancy, 20–21, 20(B)
Trichomonal vaginitis, 46
Triple-screen test, 110–111, 144
Trisomy 13 (Patau’s syndrome), 142
Trisomy 18 (Edwards’ syndrome), 141–142
Truvia, 176
TTTS (twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome), 123–124, 126–129
Tubal ligation, 321–322
Tubal pregnancy, 256–257
Tuna, 179
Twins
causes, 122–123
delivery, 131–132
diagnosis of, 124
dizygotic (fraternal), 122
monozygotic (identical), 122–124
occurrence of, 121–123
risks, 125–126
twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), 123–124, 126–129
Ultrasound, 104–109
3-dimensional, 107
amniotic fluid, evaluation of, 92
biophysical profile, 103, 290, 291, 292, 304
changing baby’s position, 303
cost, 106
diagnosis of multiple pregnancy by, 124, 124(B), 127(B)
disorders detected by, 42, 51, 95, 102, 113, 114, 128, 139, 144, 254, 256, 257, 267, 270, 272, 273
at the mall, 120(B)
procedure, 104
purpose, 103, 105–106, 110, 111
vaginal, 106–107
Umbilical cord, 90–91, 98, 112–113, 125, 127, 131, 267, 270, 305, 306, 310, 312, 314
Umbilical-cord blood banking, 345–347
Unconjugated estriol, 111
Underweight, before pregnancy, 191–196, 193(B)
Urinary obstruction, 98, 99, 110
Urinary-tract infections (UTIs), 40, 44, 51, 83, 85
Urination, frequent, 51, 85(B), 100, 259
Urination, painful, 51, 253, 319
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website, 171
Uterine fibroids, 136
Uterine monitoring, home, 118
Uterine tightening, 84
UTIs (urinary tract infections), 44, 51, 83, 85
Vaccinations during pregnancy, 224–226
Vaccines, 41, 42, 45, 102, 224–226, 313
Vacuum extractor, 67, 285, 290, 301, 305–306
Vaginal birth after Cesarean delivery (VBAC), 309–310
Vaginal bleeding, 84, 252, 253, 262, 316, 323
Vaginal discharge, 85–86, 237, 261, 280, 319, 324
Valium, 58
Vanceril, 36
Vancomycin, 45
Varicella (chicken pox), 37
Vascular problems, 136
Vascular spiders, 77
Vegetables, 169
Vegetarian diet, 184–186, 187, 191
Velocardiofacial syndrome, 142–143
Venereal warts, 46
Ventolin, 36
Vitamin B3, 224
Vitamin D, 61, 185, 187, 224, 354, 355, 363(B)
Vitamins, prenatal. See Prenatal vitamins
Vomiting, 39, 62, 81, 100, 124, 153, 154(B), 159, 160, 161, 252, 272, 318
Walleye, 180
Warning signs during pregnancy, 252–253
Water, recommended intake, 181–182
Water, tap vs. bottled, 182
Water aerobics, 201
Water immersion birth, 295
Weight changes, after birth, 328, 332, 351
Weight gain, recommended, 73, 96, 125–126, 130, 165, 191–194, 193(B), 196, 198, 349
Wellbutrin and Wellbutrin SR, 54
Western Blot, 47
Working, after birth
breastfeeding, 341–342
child care options, 333–335
hiring caregivers, 336–337
modifying work situation, 340–341
returning to work, 337–340
sick child, caring for, 336
at a computer, 16
exercises, 17
Family and Medical Leave Act (1993), 26–27
parental leave laws, 27
part time, 18(B)
precautions, 15
Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, 25–26
preparation to leave, 28–29
safety issues, 15–16
stress relief, 18
X-rays, 80, 81, 120, 141, 256, 273, 274
Your Baby’s First Year Week by Week (Curtis and Schuler), 233, 315, 349, 355, 365
Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-Be (Curtis and Schuler), 231, 232(B)
Zyban, 54(B)
Zyrtec, 218