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An obstetrician and gynecologist provides up-to-date information on new obstetrical technology, health care during pregnancy, and methods of childbirth, arranged in a question-and-answer format
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Are birth defects more common among women who use birth control pills early in pregnancy or within two months prior to pregnancy? Does prior use of the pill have any good effects on the baby?How does exercise affect the mother and fetus?What are the benefits of breast feeding?How safe are antibiotics for pregnant and nursing women? analgesics? drugs used to treat hypertension? other drugs?What effects do marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, barbiturates and anxiety-reducing drugs have on pregnancy?Can contraceptive gels, creams or foams harm a fetus?How dangerous is the radiation emitted by household appliances such as microwave ovens, radios and television sets?What are the reproductive risks associated with the use of video display terminals or VDTs?
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