Pregnancy

You’re not due for your period yet, but something feels “off.” Perhaps you’re noticing more frequent bathroom trips or an unusual level of fatigue. While a missed period is a well-known sign of pregnancy, there are other early signs of pregnancy before a missed period. We want to be sure you get the comprehensive care…

Pregnancy is an exciting time for many families, but it can also be a time of uncertainty and anxiety. Genetic testing during pregnancy can help alleviate some of these worries by providing valuable information about the health of the developing baby.  In this blog, we will explore what happens during genetic testing, what you can…

  You’ve picked out the colors for the nursery. You’ve selected a name.  You’ve got all the essentials for your new baby—clothes, diapers, changing table, and maybe a stuffed animal or two that you hope will become childhood favorites. While you may have almost everything prepared for your newborn’s arrival home, do you have a…

Pregnancy is one of the most challenging experiences of a lifetime. If you’re expecting,  you’re likely wondering what size your baby is and at what point tiny fingers and toes are developing. While all fetal development stages are important, there are some that carry a greater impact than others.  We’ll take a look at the…

So, your bundle of joy will not make an appearance until after the New Year. This means you’ll be dealing with your pregnancy during the holidays-— adding another stressor to the already hectic time of parties, cooking and holiday shopping. But it doesn’t have to be that way.  By taking our advice and avoiding these five…

Just because your blood sugar has always been normal, doesn’t mean you can’t develop gestational diabetes. In fact, gestational diabetes often occurs in women who don’t normally have diabetes.  About 10% of all American pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. Managing the disease is key to ensuring a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby. But…

While pregnancy brings joyful expectation about meeting your little one for the first time, it also brings challenges. One of those is constipation and pregnancy. This is very common and affects roughly 39% of expectant mothers. However, the good news is that there are some simple, safe and effective solutions for constipation relief during pregnancy. We’ll…

When you’re planning to have a baby, most of the attention goes toward things that happen after you conceive. There’s prenatal appointments, birthing classes and getting the nursery together. You may scroll through baby books for name ideas or start creating your birth plan. But there are important steps you should take before you get…