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D&C (dilation and curettage) *
Danger signs in pregnancy *
Day care
babysitter guidelines
ensure safe day care
finding and choosing
questions to ask about
infant/toddler center-based child care
infant/toddler family child care
infant/toddler in-home child care
Deep breathing for relaxation
Dehydration *
Dental care
Depo-Provera *
Depressants, overdose *
Depression
after childbirth (postpartum)
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
Dermatitis
atopic
atopic, brief version *
contact
contact, brief version *
DES (diethylstilbestrol)
DEXA scan
Diabetes mellitus
during pregnancy *
effect on midlife sexuality
foot complications *
hemoglobin A1c test *
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia *
injection, how to give (illustration) *
ketoacidosis and diabetic coma *
nerve damage (neuropathy) *
serum glucose test
type 1 *
type 2 *
Diagnostic hysteroscopy--see Hysteroscopy, diagnostic
Diagnostic laparoscopy--see Laparoscopy, diagnostic
Diaper
rash
rash, brief version *
types
washing
Diaphragm, vaginal
illustration of insertion *
text *
Diaphragmatic breathing for relaxation
Diarrhea
(see also Food poisoning)
(see also Stomach and intestinal problems and procedures)
acute
acute, brief version *
traveler's
viral gastroenteritis *
Diet
calcium *
during pregnancy
during pregnancy, brief version *
effect on tooth decay
food pyramid illustration *
for weight loss *
healthy diet
healthy diet, brief version *
iron
lactose intolerance *
losing weight *
low sodium for hypertension
low sodium for hypertension, brief version *
Nutrition Facts label, illustration
nutrition labels, how to read
salt/sodium in diet *
to control cholesterol
to control cholesterol, brief version *
vegetarian
overview
sources of some essential nutrients
Digestive system, illustration *
Dilatation during labor
illustration *
text *
Dilation and curettage (D&C) *
Dizziness *
Doctor, how to choose for pregnancy
Domestic violence
abuse during pregnancy
overview *
Drooling rash *
Drug abuse
alcohol dependence *
cocaine dependence *
during pregnancy
during pregnancy, brief version *
narcotic dependence *
sedative overdose *
Drug addiction--see Drug abuse
Drug therapy for cancer
Drugs, therapeutic--see Medications
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, DEXA)
Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) *
Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse) in older women
Dysplasia, cervical--see Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Dystrophy, vulvar
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Early pregnancy signs
Earpits in newborn *
Eating disorder
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
ECG (electrocardiogram) *
Ectopic pregnancy
illustration *
text *
Eczema
Eczema, brief version *
Effacement during labor
illustration *
text *
EKG (electrocardiogram) *
Electrocardiogram *
Electronic fetal monitoring
biophysical profile
contraction stress test
external
internal
nonstress test *
ELISA test for AIDS *
Embolization of uterine artery
Embolus, pulmonary *
EMDR (eye movement desensitization)
Emergency birth control
all methods
progestin-only pill *
Emergency contraception (ECP)
Endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy for
Endometrial biopsy *
Endometrial cancer (see also Uterine problems and procedures) *
Endometriosis
Endoscopy
(see also Hysteroscopy)
(see also Laparoscopy)
vagina, cervix (colposcopy)
illustration
text *
Engorgement of newborn's breast *
Epilepsy
Epilepsy, brief version *
Episiotomy
Epistaxis (nosebleed)
Epithelial pearls in newborn *
Erections in newborn *
Erythema toxicum *
Erythroblastosis fetalis *
Essential hypertension *
Estrogen therapy
Estrogen therapy, brief version *
Exam
pelvic
prenatal *
routine physical *
Excessive hair growth
Excessive hair growth during pregnancy
Excision biopsy
Excuse from work or school
Exercise
(see also Stress management)
after delivery
illustration, page 1 *
illustration, page 2 *
overview *
stretching and strengthening exercises *
during pregnancy
basic exercises
illustration, page 1
illustration, page 2
overview *
for low back pain
illustration *
text *
for maintaining health
for maintaining health, brief version *
for treating obesity *
External cephalic version
illustration
text
External electronic fetal monitoring
Eye movement desensitization (EMDR)
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Fainting *
Family or couples therapy
Family records, medical and official
Fasciitis, plantar
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
Fat in diet (see also Obesity)
Fat in diet, brief version (see also Obesity) *
Fatigue
chronic fatigue syndrome *
Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) *
Feeding a newborn
breast-feeding
breast-feeding, brief version *
formula (bottle feeding)
formula (bottle feeding), brief version *
nighttime feedings, phasing them out
overeating and overweight, prevention *
Feet turned in, up, or out in newborn *
Female condom *
Female infertility
Female infertility, brief version *
Female pelvis, illustration *
Female sterilization
illustration *
text *
Female-pattern baldness
Feminine hygiene
Fertility drugs
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) *
Fetal distress
Fetal growth
gestational age, estimating
intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
normal *
Fetal lung maturity test
Fetal monitoring
biophysical profile
contraction stress test
external electronic
internal
nonstress test *
Fetal scalp sampling
Fever blister *
Fiber in diet
Fiber in diet, brief version *
Fibrocystic breast changes
Fibroids, uterine
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
removal
hysteroscopy
laparoscopy
Fibromyalgia *
Fine-needle aspiration
Fine-needle aspiration of breast
First aid
dehydration *
heat illness
nosebleed
seizures
seizures, brief version *
Flattened nose in newborn *
Flossing teeth
Flu
respiratory *
stomach *
vaccine
Flu shot
FOBT (fecal occult blood test) *
Folded-over ears in newborn *
Folic acid deficiency anemia
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) test
Food allergy *
Food groups in diet
Food groups in diet, brief version *
Food groups in food pyramid *
Food labels
Food poisoning
campylobacteriosis
listeriosis
overview *
salmonellosis
Food pyramid illustration *
Foot problems and procedures
bunion
diagnosis and treatment
illustration
care of feet
corns and calluses
plantar fasciitis
diagnosis and treatment *
illustration *
ulcers and infections in diabetes *
Forceps or birth canal trauma *
Foreskin care and problems (child) *
FSH blood test
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Galactorrhea (fluid leaking from nipple)
Gardnerella vaginitis *
Gastroenteritis, viral (see also Diarrhea; Food poisoning) *
Gastroesophageal reflux (GE reflux)
diagnosis and treatment *
during pregnancy *
in infants
in infants, brief version *
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) *
Gastrointestinal problems and procedures--see Stomach and intestinal problems and procedures
Genetic screening before or during pregnancy
amniocentesis
illustration *
text
text, brief version *
blood screening tests (triple or quad screen) *
chorionic villus sampling
illustration
text
overview *
Genital area, keeping it clean
Genital herpes (herpes progenitalis)
diagnosis and treatment *
during pregnancy
Genital warts
diagnosis and treatment *
human papillomavirus infection *
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) *
German measles during pregnancy
Gestational age, estimating
Gestational diabetes *
Gestational hypertension *
Glucose, blood test for
Glycated hemoglobin *
Goiter
Graves' disease
hyperthyroidism
hypothyroidism
Gonorrhea
in women *
test for
Grand mal seizure
Grand mal seizure, brief version *
Graves' disease
Grief and loss
Group B streptococcus infection during pregnancy
Growth of baby during pregnancy
normal *
slowed (intrauterine growth retardation)
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Hair
excessive growth
excessive hair growth during pregnancy
loss
after pregnancy
overview
Hair loss
Hand problems
carpal tunnel syndrome
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
corns and calluses
Hashimoto's disease (thyroiditis, cause of hypothyroidism)
Hay fever
HbA1c test *
Headache
migraine
migraine, brief version *
sinus
tension (muscle contraction) *
Health exam, routine, for women *
Health maintenance--see Prevention
Healthcare provider, how to choose for pregnancy
Healthy diet
Healthy diet during pregnancy
Healthy diet during pregnancy, brief version *
Healthy diet, brief version *
Heart and blood vessel problems
(see also Hypertension)
(see also Stroke)
angina *
chronic venous insufficiency
coronary artery disease *
heart attack (myocardial infarction)
hypertension
during pregnancy *
essential (unknown cause) *
secondary (associated with disease) *
illustrations
circulatory system *
external view of heart *
interior view of heart *
plaque buildup in arteries *
palpitations *
preventing heart disease *
pulmonary embolism *
sexual activity after a heart attack
thrombophlebitis *
varicose veins
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Heart attack (myocardial infarction), brief version *
Heart disease in women
Heart palpitations *
Heartbeat, fast *
Heartburn
diagnosis and treatment *
during pregnancy *
Heat illness (heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke)
Heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis *
Hematuria
Heme iron
Hemoglobin A1c test *
Hemolytic anemia
Hemolytic disease of the newborn *
Hemorrhage, postpartum
Hemorrhoids
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
Hepatitis, viral
hepatitis B *
hepatitis C *
Herpes simplex virus
cold sores and fever blisters *
genital herpes (herpes progenitalis) *
infection during pregnancy
Herpes zoster (shingles) *
High blood pressure (see also Hypertension) *
High blood sugar
Hirsutism
HIV infection (see also Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) *
HIV-1 antibody test *
Hives
Hormone and hormone inhibitor therapy for cancer
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), brief version *
Hormone therapy (menopausal)
Hormone therapy (menopausal), brief version *
Hormones--see Hormone replacement therapy; Menopause; Sexuality; Thyroid gland
Hot flashes during menopause
HSG (hysterosalpingography)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (see also Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) *
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
genital warts *
infection *
Hygiene, feminine
Hymenal tags in newborn *
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hyperglycemia
causing ketoacidosis *
overview
Hypermenorrhea *
Hyperpigmentation during pregnancy
Hypertension
during pregnancy *
essential (unknown cause) *
low-sodium diet
low-sodium diet, brief version *
secondary (associated with disease) *
weight control
weight control, brief version *
Hyperthyroidism
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
Graves' disease
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia *
Hypothyroidism
diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
newborn screening test *
Hysterectomy
abdominal *
vaginal
for fallen uterus
for tumors or bleeding
laparoscopy assisted *
Hysterosalpingography
Hysteroscopy
abnormal bleeding of uterus
endometrial ablation
habitual miscarriage
infertility
intrauterine adhesion, removal of
intrauterine defect
lost IUD
overview *
uterine fibroids, removal of
uterine polyps, removal
uterine septum, removal of
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Illustrations
amniocentesis *
arthritis *
asthma (narrowing of bronchioles) *
body mass index *
breast self-examination *
breast-feeding positions *
breast-feeding, latching on *
breech baby *
bunion
bursitis
car safety seats
carpal tunnel syndrome *
cervical effacement and dilation during labor *
cesarean section *
chorionic villus sampling
circulatory system *
colposcopy
Cone biopsy (conization) of the cervix
cystocele
diaphragm, vaginal, insertion of *
digestive system *
ectopic pregnancy *
exercises after delivery, page 1 *
exercises after delivery, page 2 *
exercises during pregnancy, page 1
exercises during pregnancy, page 2
exercises for low back pain *
external cephalic version
food pyramid *
heart
external view *
interior view *
intrauterine device (IUD) *
kidney *
laparoscopy *
low back pain *
lymph nodes and vessels *
medicines list
normal pregnancy *
Nutrition Facts label
osteoporosis *
pancreas *
Pap test *
pelvis
female *
male *
placenta previa
plantar fasciitis *
plaque buildup in arteries *
rectocele
respiratory system *
sinuses (location of) *
skin, cross section *
subcutaneous shot, how to give *
throat, tonsils, and adenoids *
thyroid and parathyroid glands *
tubal ligation *
urinary system *
uterine fibroids
uterine prolapse *
vaginal medicine, how to use *
vaginal ring, how to insert *
vasectomy *
Imaging
bone mineral density testing
computed tomography (CT scan) *
hysterosalpingography
magnetic resonance (MRI) *
mammography *
thyroid scan
ultrasound scan *
ultrasound scanning in pregnancy *
ultrasound scanning in pregnancy, brief version *
X-ray *
X-rays during pregnancy
Immunization
adult
flu shot
routine healthcare *
adult immunization schedule
adult immunization schedule, brief version *
childhood immunization schedule *
for travel
tetanus shot *
In vitro fertilization
Incisional breast biopsy *
Incompetent cervix, cerclage of
Incontinence, urinary
diagnosis and treatment *
stress incontinence
diagnosis and treatment
Kegel exercises
Kegel exercises, brief version *
Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
Raz procedure
vaginal pessary
Induced abortion *
Induction of labor *
Infectious mononucleosis *
Infertility
diagnostic laparoscopy
fertility drugs
FSH blood test
hysteroscopy
in men
in men, brief version *
in vitro fertilization
in women
in women, brief version *
Influenza
diagnosis and treatment *
vaccine
Insomnia
diagnosis and treatment *
during pregnancy
Instructions before and after surgery *
Insulin-reaction hypoglycemia (insulin shock) *
Intercourse, sexual
(see also Contraceptive methods)
(see also Sexuality)
abstinence
during pregnancy *
effect of diabetes
painful
painful for older women
Internal fetal monitoring
Intestinal adhesions
Intrauterine adhesion, hysteroscopy for removal
Intrauterine defect, hysteroscopy
Intrauterine device (IUD)
hysteroscopy for lost IUD
method of birth control *
Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
Iris, color of, newborn *
Iron deficiency anemia *
Iron in the diet
Itching during pregnancy
IUD (intrauterine device)
hysteroscopy for lost IUD
method of birth control *
IUGR
IVF (in vitro fertilization)
