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Surgery in Pregnancy
Having to have surgery while pregnant is something that can make you very nervous. But sometimes the surgery is necessary for emergent reasons and other times to help the pregnancy continue. Here are some of the more common surgeries that happen in pregnancy.
Can you have an appendicitis in pregnancy?
Can you have an appendicitis in pregnancy? What about an appendectomy?
Gall Stones in Pregnancy
What do you do about gall stones in pregnancy?
Incompetent Cervix
From diagnosis to treatment and beyond. Including an in-depth look at cerclage.
What is a D & C?
A look at the surgical procedure known as D & C or dilation and curettage in pregnancy and miscarriage treatment.
Treatments for Incompetent Cervix
Our Women's Health Guide discusses cerclage.
C-Section Surgery
A cesarean section is the most common surgery in the United States.
Disorders Requiring Surgery in Pregnancy
The Merck Manual discusses when you might need surgery in pregnancy.