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First Trimester
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Third Trimester
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Weight Gain
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Working
Sex and Intimacy
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Postpartum

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Fetus In Utero

Fetal Development

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Pregnancy A to Z

Alcohol
Alpha-fetoprotein
Anemia
Breastfeeding
Complications of Pregnancy
Contractions
Delivery
Diabetes
Discomforts
Exercise
First Trimester
Genetic Screening
Group B Streptococcus
High Blood Pressure
Hormones in Pregnancy
Illegal Drugs
Induction of Labor
Infections in Pregnancy
Labor
Medications
Newborn Care
Nutrition Before Pregnancy
Nutrition During Pregnancy
Nutrition and Breastfeeding
Postpartum
Prenatal Care
Risks
Second Trimester
Sex and Intimacy
Signs of Pregnancy
Sleeping
Smoking
Statistics about Birth
Tests
Third Trimester
Warning Signs
Weight Gain

Labor & Delivery

All About Labor
Positions of the Baby
Pain Management
Labor Complications
Delivery of Your Baby
Baby Care at Delivery

Pregnancy Test & Procedures

Alpha-fetoprotein
Amniocentesis
Anemia
Biophysical Profile
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Doppler Flow Studies
Fetal Blood Sampling
Fetal Monitoring
Fetal Movement Counting
Genetic Screening
Types of Genetic Diseases
Group B Strep Culture
Glucose Tolerance Test
Nonstress Testing
Ultrasound

Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy

How do I plan for a healthy pregnancy?

Working During Pregnancy

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What happens during the first trimester?

What happens during the second trimester?

What happens during the third trimester?

How will I know I am in labor?

How will my newborn be cared for in the delivery room?

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Women’s Health Services at
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Rush University Medical Center offers comprehensive health care services for women of all ages.

At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, medical science blends with a sincere commitment to provide women with the absolute finest, most compassionate care. Specialists and subspecialists work together to address the special needs of women, from common to complex to the everyday needs of women and their families.

We offer direct access to the latest innovations and options — from prenatal care for high risk pregnancies, to diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of abdominal and pelvic disorders, to leading-edge research.

For more information about health services and medical care for women at Rush visit the Women’s Health Services home page.

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High-Risk Pregnancy - Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
High-Risk Pregnancy - Amniocentesis
High-Risk Pregnancy - Anemia in Pregnancy
High-Risk Pregnancy - Biophysical Profile (BPP)
High-Risk Pregnancy - Chorionic Villus Sampling
High-Risk Pregnancy - Doppler Flow Studies
High-Risk Pregnancy - Fetal Blood Sampling
High-Risk Pregnancy - Fetal Monitoring
High-Risk Pregnancy - Fetal Movement Counting
High-Risk Pregnancy - Genetics
High-Risk Pregnancy - Nonstress Testing
High-Risk Pregnancy - Types of Genetic Diseases
High-Risk Pregnancy - Ultrasound
Illegal Drug Use and Pregnancy
Maternal Nutrition and Breastfeeding
Medical Conditions and Pregnancy
Medications and Pregnancy
Nutrition
Pregnancy - Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
Pregnancy - Birth Statistics
Pregnancy - Calculating a Due Date
Pregnancy - Care of the Baby in the Delivery Room
Pregnancy - Caring for the Mother
Pregnancy - Common Discomforts During Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Common Tests During Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Complications of Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Delivery
Pregnancy - Exercise During Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Glossary
Pregnancy - Hormones During Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Labor
Pregnancy - Nutrition During Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Online Resources
Pregnancy - Planning a Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Prenatal Medical Care
Pregnancy - Recommended Books on Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Risks to Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Sex During Pregnancy
Pregnancy - Signs of Pregnancy / The Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy - Sleeping During Pregnancy
Pregnancy - The First Trimester
Pregnancy - The Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
Pregnancy - The Second Trimester
Pregnancy - The Third Trimester
Pregnancy - Warning Signs During Pregnancy
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Pregnancy - Work and Pregnancy
Smoking and Pregnancy
Stages of Labor
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