If you have been trying to achieve pregnancy without success, you are not alone. Everyday, couples just like you struggle with infertility. There are a myriad of factors that could be contributing to the problem, and diagnosing infertility can be a complicated process. In most cases, we look to the woman first when it comes …
Most of us have heard stories about pregnant women craving strange combinations of foods like pickles and ice cream, however, most of us chalk these cravings up to an old wive’s tale. However, if you have ever been pregnant, you may have experienced some type of craving yourself. The reality is that approximately 1/2 of …
It is open enrollment now for many group health insurance plans and many of us are busy weighing our options and trying to determine the best health insurance coverage to meet our needs. However, in order to understand the different choices, it is necessary to be familiar with certain health insurance terms including the following: …
If you are expecting a child, you may getting curious and even a little bit nervous about the delivery process. There is no need to be nervous! Your Obstetrician and/or Midwife will be there with you every step of the way. However, being informed about the different child-birth scenarios, including an Episiotomy, can be helpful …
Miscarriage is a term that is used to describe a pregnancy that ends on its own, within the first twenty weeks of gestation. It is the most common type of pregnancy loss, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Sadly, miscarriage is a reality for many women. Studies show that anywhere from 10% to …
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has recently recommended that all couples of reproductive age who are attempting to conceive be offered pre-conceptual genetic testing. The purpose of this testing is to identify those couples who are carriers of a variety of conditions that could affect their children. Carriers of genetic diseases do not …
We know that breastfeeding offers a variety of health benefits both to newborn babies and their mothers. After all breast milk contains the perfect mix of vitamins, proteins and fats to help your baby grow and is easier to digest than formula. It can also help to boost your baby’s immune system and help him …
Despite major efforts at raising awareness and education, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a problem in the United States. The most common types of STDs in the United States include the following: Chlamydia Chlamydia is an STD caused by a bacterium and is the most frequently reported sexually transmitted infection in the United States. In …
We all know how important it is to be healthy before you become pregnant. Being in optimal health before you become pregnant increases your chance of having a healthy pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby to term. This may include getting to a healthy weight (losing weight if you are overweight or gaining weight if …
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