As explained in this eMedTV segment, most women with Addison's disease are able to have complication-free pregnancies. This article also discusses the medication regimen for Addison's disease during pregnancy.
Adrenal insufficiency and pregnancy are conditions that can occur simultaneously. As explained in this eMedTV article, pregnant patients with adrenal insufficiency can have a trouble-free pregnancy as long as she adheres to her medication regimen.
It is uncertain whether asthma in pregnancy can affect the mother and unborn child. As discussed in this eMedTV segment, controlling asthma during pregnancy is important for the well-being of the mother as well as healthy development of the fetus.
Some people lose bladder control after pregnancy, and bladder problems typically go away by themselves. This eMedTV article discusses pregnancy and bladder problems and links to other articles about urinary incontinence.
Women have special concerns regarding breast cancer, and pregnancy can make detection and treatment difficult. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer and pregnancy in detail, including how pregnancy can affect prognosis and treatment.
There are special health concerns for anyone who is diabetic, and pregnancy carries new concerns. This eMedTV resource explains the risks associated with pregnancy and diabetes, including signs to watch for that may indicate a serious problem.
Most women with epilepsy are able to become pregnant and give birth to normal, healthy babies. This eMedTV resource provides details about epilepsy and pregnancy, including several important recommendations for those who are considering pregnancy.
As discussed in this eMedTV segment, pregnant women with Crohn's disease are most likely to have flare-ups in the first trimester and right after giving birth. This Web page features a more in-depth discussion of this topic.
During pregnancy, migraine treatment may oftentimes be administered differently. This article from the eMedTV library offers precautions and tips for women who are handling both pregnancy and migraines.
This eMedTV article gives an overview of multiple sclerosis and pregnancy, including the results of studies that looked at the risks of pregnancy, labor, and delivery in women with MS. This page also looks at MS drugs to avoid if you are pregnant.
Careful monitoring (including MRIs) is vital for any woman dealing with both a prolactinoma and pregnancy. This eMedTV article discusses the risks involved with a prolactinoma during pregnancy and suggests ways to reduce them.
For most women with ulcerative colitis, pregnancy and delivery are not affected by the disease. But as this eMedTV page explains, there appears to be a higher chance of pre-term birth or early delivery in women with ulcerative colitis and other IBDs.
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