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Hearing Problems in Children
…pregnant, such as cytomegalovirus, rubella (German measles), and herpes simplex virus Premature birth Maternal diabetes Drug or alcohol abuse during pregnancy Acquired hearing loss Acquired hearing loss can happen at…
Hyperparathyroidism
…and heal slower than normal bones. The calcium from your bones enters your bloodstream and causes too much calcium in your blood. This can lead to high blood pressure. You…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
…You might need to lose weight. Eating healthy and getting plenty of exercise can help manage PCOS. Medicine can help regulate your menstrual cycle and reduce abnormal hair growth and…
Metabolic Syndrome
…have higher than normal blood pressure (130/85 mm Hg or greater). You have high blood glucose levels (5.6 mmol/L or greater) You have a higher than normal amount of fat…
Sex: Making the Right Decision
…of religious or spiritual beliefs. Some abstain because of personal values. Others abstain to avoid pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some are not ready to have sex. If you…
Chlamydia
…pregnant. It also can cause an ectopic pregnancy. If the infection is passed on to a newborn baby through a vaginal delivery, it can cause pneumonia or an eye infection…
Syphilis
…almost always passed through sexual contact. It can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby during pregnancy. Syphilis can sometimes be avoided through safer sex practices, such…
Urinary Tract Infections
…Sources Evaluation and Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Children by SM Ahmed, M.D., M.P.H., D.P.H., and SK Swedlund, M.D. (04/01/98, http://www.aafp.org/afp/980401ap/ahmed2.html ) Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy by John…
Toxoplasmosis
…to the brain and eyes. If you have been infected previously (at least 6 to 9 months before your pregnancy) with toxoplasma, you will develop immunity to it. The infection…
Thrush
…to your healthcare provider and get treatment. If you have a vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy, talk to your healthcare provider and get treatment. TREATMENT Your healthcare provider will decide…