Blood Glucose Screening During Pregnancy

A blood glucose screening tests for gestational diabetes. Learn about who is at risk for this condition, what happens during a screening, what to know if you test positive, and how to treat it.

What Is Gestational Diabetes?

Gestational diabetes is diabetes that happens only during pregnancy. Changes that occur in your body during pregnancy cause your blood sugar (glucose) to be too high. This can cause problems for the baby and for you.

Surgery for an Undescended Testicle

If your child's testicle doesn't descend on its own, it should be treated to prevent future problems. Surgery is done to bring an undescended testicle into the normal position within the scrotum.

Rh-Negative Screening

If you have Rh negative blood, your fetus may be at risk for health problems. This is true only if the fetus has Rh positive blood. A simple test followed by treatment can help prevent problems.

Before Surgery: Preparing Your Home

Make life easier and safer after surgery. Reduce household hazards now. By planning ahead now, you'll have less to worry about during recovery.

Incision Care

No matter how your incision was closed, follow these tips to help your incision heal once you get home.

Medicines for GERD

Learn about the different types of medicines that can be used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

Cholecystectomy

You've had painful attacks caused by gallstones. To treat the problem, your healthcare provider wants to remove your gallbladder. This surgery is called cholecystectomy.