I’ve Heard of Preeclampsia But I Don’t Know What It Means!

 

The medical term “preeclampsia” isn’t as well known of a term as others like obesity, anemia and hypertension so if you’ve been diagnosed with it, it can seem very foreign sounding! Preeclampsia means that: you are greater than 20 weeks pregnant, your blood pressure has been >140/90 on more than one occasion, and you have …

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Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound: What Is It?

 

You may have heard of a Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound but are not really sure what it is?  A Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound, sometimes referred to as an “NT” or a “nuchal fold scan”, is a non-invasive test used to help your practitioner assess your baby’s risk of having Down’s Syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities. It can …

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Australian Study Finds Many Women Do Not Know When They are Fertile

 

Are you struggling with infertility? Have you tried for many frustrating months to become pregnant without success? If you are, it is really important for you to get familiar with your menstrual cycle. Timing intercourse around the most fertile time of your cycle can greatly increase your chances of conceiving. However, a recent Australian survey …

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Preparing for A New Addition to Your Family

 

The nursery is draped in pink complete with a crib, rocker, stuffed animals, diapers, a diaper pale and a closet full of adorable, tiny clothes. Your baby’s name has been chosen and has been monogrammed onto blankets, pillows and dresses. Your hospital bag is packed, ready-to-go and sitting by the door. You have filled out all the …

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Urinary Incontinence

 

If you suffer from urinary incontinence, you are not alone.  Urinary incontinence or loss of bladder control is a common problem and can be very embarrassing for the patients who suffer from it. The severity can range from mild (occasionally leaking urine when you sneeze or cough) to severe (not making it to the bathroom …

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The Evolution of Infertility Treatments

 

On July 25, 1978, Louise Brown of England was born. She was the first human to be conceived outside of a mother’s uterus and was coined the world’s first “test tube baby.” This was after her mother and father had tried unsuccessfully to have a baby for over nine years. Their overwhelming desire to start …

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Autism Linked to Fever in Pregnant Mothers

 

A study published online May 5th in the Journal of Autism and Development Disorders suggests a connection between fever during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays in offspring. In this analysis, 701 children with autism spectrum disorders or developmental delays and a control group of 421 children without autism spectrum …

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Long-Acting Contraceptives

 

A new study, to be published in the New England Journal of Medicine, confirms that long-acting forms of contraception such as intrauterine devices and implants are more effective than birth control pills and patches in preventing pregnancies. The study involved 7,500 women in The Contraceptive Choice Project: a project to promote long-acting birth control to …

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Flu Vaccine For Pregnant Women

 

The flu vaccine has been found to be both safe and effective for use by pregnant women. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommends the flu vaccine for all pregnant women. Now it seems there may be even more of a reason to vaccinate pregnant women against the flu. A recent …

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