Yeast Infections During Pregnancy
Yeast infections during pregnancy are more common than any other time in a woman’s life, especially during the second trimester of pregnancy. You may be noticing an increase in the…
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Urinary Tract Infection During Pregnancy
A urinary tract infection (UTI), also called bladder infection, is a bacterial inflammation in the urinary tract. Pregnant women are at increased risk for UTI’s starting in week 6 through…
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The solid wastes (feces) of cats may contain a parasite called toxoplasma gondii that can cause toxoplasmosis, a rare but serious blood infection. Toxoplasmosis can also be contracted by eating…
Read MoreSexually Transmitted Infections (STD’s & STI’s) During Pregnancy
Bacterial STI’S – Infections that are curable Infection Risks (M=Mom; B=Baby) Method of Transfer Treatment Gonorrhea M – Can result in ectopic pregnancies and leads to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID),…
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Each person’s blood is one of four major types: A, B, AB, or O. Blood types are determined by the types of antigens on the blood cells. Antigens are proteins…
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