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Results 11 - 20 of 57 for Pregnancy
  1. Barrier methods of birth control - series (image) 
    Barrier methods of birth control prevent pregnancy by making sure that sperm and egg do not meet. ... cap facing the vagina. The cervical cap prevents pregnancy by blocking the sperm from entering the uterus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100107_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Birth control pill - series (image) 
    ... These organs are necessary to produce a successful pregnancy. To prevent pregnancy, birth control pills affect how these organs normally ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100108_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Vasectomy - series (image) 
    ... being released into semen during ejaculation, thus preventing pregnancy. Vasectomy may be recommended for adult men who are certain that they wish to prevent future pregnancies (permanent sterilization). Vasectomy is not recommended as a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100106_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Alpha fetoprotein - series (image) 
    ... liver disorders and some cancers in adults. During pregnancy, this test, along with the examination of amniotic ... cancer Malignant teratoma Recovery from hepatitis Problems during pregnancy Most "positive" AFP tests are actually false positives. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100144_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Birth control methods (image) 
    ... the likelihood that sexual intercourse will result in pregnancy. Barrier methods such as condoms (male or female), ... the uterus it cannot fertilize an egg, and pregnancy cannot occur. IUDs disrupt the normal uterine environment. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19068.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Morning sickness (image) 
    ... sickness usually begins during the first month of pregnancy and continues until the 14th to 16th week. ... can have nausea and vomiting through their entire pregnancy. Morning sickness is very common and does not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19673.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Gestational diabetes (image) 
    Gestational diabetes is defined as glucose intolerance during pregnancy. During your pregnancy, hormonal changes can cause the body to be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19724.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Abdominal exploration - series (image) 
    ... pocket (diverticulitis) Hole in the intestine (intestinal perforation) Pregnancy in the abdomen instead of uterus (ectopic pregnancy) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100049_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Breech - series (image) 
    ... to the birth canal. In most full-term pregnancies, the baby is positioned head down, or cephalic, ... to 5% of single-baby deliveries. As your pregnancy nears full term, your caregiver will check your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100193_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. C-section - series (image) 
    In a normal pregnancy, the baby is positioned head down in the uterus. ... the uterus (8% to 10%) in the future pregnancies, compared to only 1% in those with horizontal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100191_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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