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The physicians at Atrium ObGyn have reviewed these web
links, which are meant to serve as an informative tool only. How your medical
concerns will be evaluated and treated is between you and your medical care
provider.
Amniocentesis
This is an excellent link for prenatal
diagnosis and information concerning amniocentesis.
Back Pain During Pregnancy
This site explains why pregnant women are
vulnerable to back pain, and gives instructions for several strengthening and
stretching exercises that are especially beneficial during pregnancy.
CDC -
Group B Strep
This is the Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention web site. Here you will find information about Group Beta Strep, the
most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns.
Fifth Disease
This information from the Web MD
website will give you information about what Fifth Disease is, what causes it,
what typical symptoms are, and what to do if you are pregnant and have come in
contact with someone diagnosed with Fifth Disease.
Gestational
Diabetes
This will take you to the National Instititute of Child
Health and Human Development and information about gestational diabetes.
Get
Folic
This is the link to the NC Folic Acid Council and provides
information about how much and when women should take folic acid. Folic acid
can prevent a pregnancy from developing serious birth defects of the spine and
brain, but you need to take folic acid daily before you get
pregnant.
Healthy Moms Fitness
This site contains information about pregnancy
aerobic classes offered at Rex Hospital.
Postpartum Depression
Depression can be described as
feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel
this way at one time or another for short periods; but how can you tell if you
have "baby blues" or postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis? This
website addresses the symptoms and when to call your doctor.
Pregnancy Life Care Center
Are you sexually active?
Pregnant? Feeling wounded or confused about these issues? Pregnancy Life Care
Center is committed to offering unconditional physical, emotional and spiritual
support to those dealing with sexual woundedness, to those in the midst of
unplanned pregnancies, to those involved in premature sexual activities, to
those in post-abortive settings. All communication is confidential. Their
services are free, and they will support you regardless of your decision.
Rex Family Birth
Center
The Rex Family Birth Center offers a comprehensive series of
classes designed to help you with all aspects of pregnancy, delivery and
beyond. You may sign up for classes held in Raleigh or Cary.
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