Pregnancy Marietta GA

What You Cannot Do When Pregnant with Multiples

 

When you are pregnant with multiples, you need to take extra precautions. The additional weight and demand on your body make such pregnancies riskier than a singleton pregnancy. That means you will have to modify how you eat, exercise and dress differently than do moms of singletons. Things You Cannot Do During this exciting time, …

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Ultrasound Marietta GA

FAQs About Nuchal Translucency Ultrasounds

 

If you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you may be wondering about a test called a Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound. Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. offers this type of first-trimester screening at our office, and we hear some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about it that we’d like to address. Why Would I Get A Nuchal Translucency …

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Marietta GA OBGYN

Breech Births

 

Most babies move into delivery position, with the head close to the birth canal, a few weeks prior to birth. Women who go into labor with their babies in the correct delivery position typically have an easier labor because the baby passes through the birth canal head first. This allows the baby to receive oxygen …

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Multifetal Pregnancy Care

 

The term “multifetal pregnancy” refers to pregnancies of twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples. Multiple births are increasing in the United States, and it is important that women receive the specialized care that they need as these pregnancies often present challenges to both the pregnant mother and obstetrician. Multifetal pregnancies present more challenges than simply finding …

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Multifetal Pregnancy

 

Multifetal pregnancies include pregnancies where women are carrying more than one baby during a single pregnancy. Multifetal pregnancies include twins, triplets, quadruplets, and higher-order multiples. Twin and triplet pregnancies are often natural occurrences due to heredity and/or a mother’s age at conception. While all pregnancies are special and require specific care, multifetal pregnancies are treated …

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