Archive for category: Pregnancy

Pregnant couple with doula at home

How to Choose the Right Doula

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Doulas can provide invaluable support during childbirth, but it's important to choose the right one for you. Check out our blog for tips on what to look for in a doula and how your medical team can work together with a doula to ensure a safe and positive birth experience.
Woman experiencing lower back pain during pregnancy

Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy: Tips for Prevention and Relief

If you are experiencing upper or lower back pain during pregnancy, you’re not alone. In fact, up to 90% of pregnant women experience back pain at some point in their pregnancy. This can be frustrating,…
Daughter kisses mom's belly who is having a geriatric pregnancy

Geriatric Pregnancy? The Truth About Having a Baby After 35

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While it's most common for women to get pregnant in their twenties, nearly 1 in 5 pregnant women is 35 or older. Once called a "geriatric pregnancy," pregnancy at an advanced maternal age is typically healthy and uneventful.
Woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with two children on blanket

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms and Treatments

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS, affects 6% to 12% of women of childbearing age and is one of the most common causes of infertility. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with PCOS, this news is upsetting…
Woman considering getting pregnant with Clomid or Letrozole

Getting Pregnant with Clomid or Letrozole

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If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, you may wonder if medication could help. Two of the most commonly prescribed fertility medications for women are Clomid (clomiphene citrate) and Femara (letrozole). Learn how they work and why your OBGYN might recommend you take one instead of the other.
Boys lying across the couch upside down barefoot and laughing.

Pregnant with Twins: What to Expect

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Learning you're pregnant with twins likely causes a rush of emotions. Some women are excited about the prospect of twins — double the cuteness and baby snuggles! Others may feel a little uncertain or even overwhelmed. After all, there are two babies rather than just one. Not to mention, twin pregnancies come with added risk compared to a typical single-baby pregnancy (or “singleton” pregnancy).
Mother with her newborn baby at the hospital after induced labor delivery

Induced Labor: When, Why, How

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Your OBGYN wants to discuss the possibility of inducing labor. Here are some reasons they may recommend induction, along with pointers about what to expect during the process.
Woman holding pregnant belly

What OBGYNs Say About Depression During Pregnancy

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Is it “just mood swings” or something more serious? Your mental health during pregnancy is just as important as your physical health.
woman receiving a vaccine

Vaccines During Pregnancy

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Even before COVID-19, vaccines have an important method of disease prevention. We break it down for you in this blog post so you know which vaccines to get while pregnant and when to get them.
couple sharing an intimate moment

Sex During Pregnancy

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Some women report being “in the mood” more often when they’re pregnant. Others don’t. But when should you abstain and when is sex ok during pregnancy?

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