What to expect when you're expecting (226 page)

Certified Professional Midwife, see Direct Entry Midwife

Cervical length

progesterone and,
558

screening test for, and

preterm labor,
45
,
47
,
558

Cervical mucus, changes,
8
–9

Cervix

biopsy of,
35

changes at ovulation,
9

changes in, after

conception,
17

dilation and effacement of,
349
,
359
,
362
,
363
,
380
,
381
,
383
,
389

dilation and effacement of, in induction,
368
–369

incompetent,
45
–48,
540
–542

premature dilation of,
47
,
557
–558

ripening of, in induction,
368
–369

softening of,
349
,
368
–369

spotting due to sensitivity of,
140
,
258
,
343

tears in,
567

Cesareans,
320
–324,
398
–399

and breech position,
319
–320

and fathers,
484

and multiples,
417
–418

breastfeeding after,
447

elective,
323
–324

emergency,
399

plan ahead,
321
–322

practitioner rates of,
25

recovery from,
432
–434,
462
–463

repeat,
324

scheduled,
322
–323

scheduled, classes for,
324

vaginal birth after (VBAC),
325
–326

Charley horse,
272

Checkups

dental,
201
–202

first prenatal,
19
–20,
124
–126

postpartum,
451
–452

prepregnancy, for father,
12

prepregnancy, for mother,
2

see also What You Can Expect at This Month’s Checkup

Cheese, soft,
104
,
117
,
501
–502

Chemical peels,
146

Chemical pregnancy,
17
–18,
537

Chemicals

exposure to, in the home,
80
–83

exposure to, on the job,
194
–195

exposure to,

preconception,
11

father’s exposure to,

preconception,
13

in foods,
113
–117

Chest

achiness, postpartum,
424
–425

pain, and breathlessness,
203
,
313

pain, sharp, postpartum,
425
,
563

stretch exercises,
231

tightening, during labor,
389

Chicken pox,
506
–507

vaccine,
50
,
507

vaccine, prepregnancy,
4

Chicken, see Poultry

Childbirth,
380
–399

and body size,
316

and multiples,
414
–418

cesarean section, see Cesarean

complications during,
565
–569

fearing pain of,
273
–275

inviting others to,
353
–355

preparing for,
347

stages and phases of,
380

wanting control over,
275
–276

worry about being

embarrassed during,
275

see also Delivery; Labor

Childbirth education classes,
276
–281

and cesarean,
324

benefits of,
277
–278

choosing,
278
–279

for second or subsequent pregnancy,
281

options,
279
–281

Childbirth medication,
301
–305

Children, older,
41
,
43

carrying,
249

preparing for baby,
40

Chills, during labor,
397

Chiropractic medicine,
86

for sciatica,
289

see also Complementary and Alternative edicine (CAM)

Chlamydia,
36
–37

Chloasma,
240

makeup to hide,
149

Chlorideion surge, and ovulation,
9

Chlorine, in tap water,
82

Chlorpheniramine,
511

Chlor-Trimeton,
511

Cholestasis,
562
–563

Cholesterol,
106

Chorioamnionitis,
554

Choriocarcinoma,
561
–562

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS),
61
–62

Choroid plexus cyst,
66

Chromosomal abnormalities, see Prenatal diagnosis

if one is found,
67

Chronic conditions,
514
–533

and premature birth,
47

getting support for,
532
–533

prepregnancy, getting

under control,
5

Chronic fatigue syndrome,
524

Cigarette smoking, see Smoking

Cigar smoking, see Smoking

Circulation

and skin blotchiness,
241

and sleep positions,
246
–247

Claritin,
511

Classes

childbirth education,
276
–281

infant CPR,
278

Clay, see Pica

Cleaning products, safety of,
80
–81

Cleft lip, in newborn, and breastfeeding,
337

Clumsiness,
269
–270

Clutch hold, for breastfeeding,
438
–439

Coach

emergency delivery tips for,
370
–371

in cesarean delivery,
399

what to do during active labor,
387
–389

what to do during delivery of placenta,
398

what to do during early labor,
382
–383

what to do during pushing stage,
396

what to do during transitional labor,
390

Cocaine,
77
–78

prepregnancy,
10

Coffee, see Caffeine

Cola, see Caffeine; Junk food

Colds, common,
494
–496

Collagen fillers,
146

Coloring, hair,
144
–145

Colostrum,
343

leaking,
256
–257,
343

postpartum,
429
–430

Colposcopy,
35

Combined screening, test, first

trimester,
60
–61

Combined spinal epidural,
303

Complementary and Alternative Medicine(CAM),
85
–87

during back labor,
367
–368

during labor,
305
–307

for backache,
239

for headache,
178

for heartburn,
155

for morning sickness,
134

for quitting smoking,
75

for sciatica,
289

for severe morning sickness,
546

for stress,
143
–144

prepregnancy,
7

see also Herbal remedies and supplements

Complexion problems,

see Acne; Skin

Complications

and preterm birth,
47

childbirth,
565
–569

in previous pregnancy,
41
–42

postpartum,
569
–570

pregnancy,
536
–564

uncommon,
560
–564

Computers,
194

laptops, prepregnancy, and dad,
13

Conception,
121

and due date,
20
–21

and giving it time,
11

misconceptions about,
10

see also Preconception

Condom

failure of,
33

prepregnancy,
5

Cone biopsy,
35

and incompetent cervix,
45

Congenital varicella syndrome,
504

Congestion, nasal,
203
–204

see also Allergies Colds, common

Constipation,
173
–175

after cesarean,
434

and hemorrhoids,
173

and thyroid problem,
174

lack of,
175

postpartum,
427
–428

Contraception, see Birth control

Contraction stress test,
348
–349

Contractions

and dehydration,
311
–312

and orgasm,
186
,
258

after membranes break,
363
–364

Braxton Hicks,
311
–312,
359
–360

in false labor,
311
–312,
359
–360

in premature labor,
300
,
557

in real labor,
360
,
381
,
385
,
389

irregular, during early

labor,
364
–365

postpartum,
422

timing,
382

see also Labor

Copper, in prenatal vitamin,
103

Cord, see Umbilical cord

Cord blood banking,
330

Cord prolapse,
364
,
565
–566

Corpus luteum cyst,
177

Cortaid,
512

Cosmetics,
149

Costs of baby

father’s anxiety about,
486

planning for,
11

Coughing,
204
,
494
–496

Counseling, genetic,
57
–58,
67

Counterpressure, for back

labor,
367
–368

Couvade syndrome,
474
–475

CPR, infant,
278

Cradle hold, in breastfeeding,
439

Cramps

after orgasm,
186
,
258

and bleeding, in early

pregnancy,
140
,
538
,
544

and bleeding, in second

or third trimester,
273
,
541

and ectopic pregnancy,
544

and miscarriage,
538

and premature labor,
300
,
557

in legs,
271
–272

menstrual-like, during

early labor,
381

mild,
137
,
140

on sides of abdomen,
137
,
239

pelvic, and prelabor,
359

postpartum,
422

when exercising,
223

when not to worry about,
140

when to call the practitioner

for,
138
–139

while ovulating,
9

see also Contractions

Crack,
77
–78

prepregnancy,
10

Cravings

for clay, ashes, or laundry

starch,
156

for food,
155
–156

for ice,
156

Crossover hold, in breastfeeding,
438

Crowning, baby’s head,
345
,
392
,
393

Cryosurgery, for abnormal cervical cells,
35

C-section, see Cesarean

Cunnilingus,
257

CVS,
61
–62

Cyclosporine,
160

Cyst, choroid plexus,
66

Cyst, on ovary,
177

Cystic fibrosis,
517

testing for,
57

Cystitis, see Urinary tract infection

Cytomegalovirus,
503

testing for, prepregnancy,
4

D and C, see Dilation and Curettage

Daily Dozen, Pregnancy Diet,
93
–103

Dairy foods

aversion or intolerance to,
104
–105

unpasteurized,
104
,
117
,
501
–502

see also Calcium

Death

of fetus, coping with,
576
–579

of newborn, coping with,
579
–583

of one twin or multiple,

coping with,
583
–586

Decongestants,
511

Deep venous thrombosis,
563
–564

Defects, birth, see Birth defects

Dehydration

and Braxton Hicks contractions,
311
–312

and food poisoning,
111

and severe vomiting,
545
–546

and stomach bug,
501

postpartum,
426

signs of,
501

Deli meats,
114
,
117

Delivery,
362
–399

and mother’s size,
316

and multiples,
414
–418

cesarean, see Cesarean

emergency, at home or en route,
370
–371

emergency, if you’re alone,
366

in second or subsequent

pregnancies,
40

of the placenta,
396
–398

pushing and,
391
–396

when you will deliver,
348
–350

with forceps or vacuum

extraction,
375
–376

see also Labor; Childbirth;VBAC

Demerol,
304

Dental

care during pregnancy,
125
,
201
–202

checkup, prepregnancy,
3

cosmetic,
146
–147

problems,
201
–202; see

also Gum infection

problems, and premature birth,
46
–47

X rays,
203

xylitol, and preventing

tooth decay,
112

Depo-Provera, stopping, prepregnancy,
5

Depression, during pregnancy,
164
–165