Most pregnancies are uncomplicated and proceed smoothly with good prenatal care. However, even previously healthy women can develop complications during gestation, affecting and even threatening maternal and fetal health. Doctors check for proper fetal growth and development – and symptoms associated with pregnancy complications – using physical exams, lab tests, and ultrasound scans. Timely, regular prenatal care enables health-care providers to
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Using a Midwife vs. a Hospital Delivery
Modern mothers-to-be have lots of decisions to tend with regards to determining the best, safest way to deliver their baby. And for first-time moms, one is whether to choose an obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyn) or certified nurse-midwives (CNM) to oversee their deliveries. Here are some considerations to help you determine which option may best for you and
Read MoreCombating Morning Sickness
Morning sickness is a much less descriptive term for what it actually is: the misery of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Three out of every four pregnant women experience morning sickness, which usually is worse in the morning but can last all day and sometimes, linger throughout the pregnancy. The nausea usually starts around four to
Read MoreWhat Causes Ovarian Tumors?
The ovaries are a unique and necessary part of the female reproductive system. There are two ovaries on either side of the uterus, responsible for producing eggs (ova) that travel through the fallopian tubes to the uterus. When the eggs are fertilized by sperm, a fetus can grow, and a baby can be conceived. Besides
Read MoreWhen Is the Best Time to take a Pregnancy Test?
Many people would agree that getting pregnant and having the chance to raise a child is one of the happiest moments of their lives. Knowing that you are going to welcome a little baby into your life can also be overwhelming, so knowing what to expect (no pun intended), is very important. For many women,
Read MoreAn Overview of Gynecological Cancer
Every woman, unfortunately, is at some risk of developing gynecological cancer, especially if you have a family history of the disease. Research shows that approximately 100,000 women are diagnosed with a form of it every year in the United States, and 30 percent of all cases result in death. Here is a basic overview of
Read MoreHow to Find the Right OB/GYN?
If you just found out that you are pregnant, guess what? You have many doctor visits in your future – up until and even after you give birth. So, since you will be spending a lot of time at the OB/GYN’s office, it is of utmost importance that you find one who is compassionate, and
Read MorePregnancy Timeline: What to Expect?
Looking down at the pregnancy test and seeing a positive symbol on the stick is a moment of revelation, the realization that you are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, with parenthood the final destination. When you first become pregnant, a million things can go through your mind, and suddenly you have
Read MoreWhat to Do After You Get a Positive Pregnancy Test?
When your period is late, the first thing you might think is, “Could I be pregnant?” To be sure, you go to your local drugstore to purchase a couple of at home pregnancy tests. After urinating on the pregnancy stick, you wait a few minutes, and sure enough, multiple tests show positive, meaning that you
Read MoreWhen are Ovarian Cysts a Problem?
Ovarian cysts are a common occurrence in women during their reproductive years. Most often the cysts are harmless and cause no symptoms. How Ovarian Cysts Form Women are born with two ovaries, on the left and right side of the uterus, which play a vital role in reproduction and the menstrual cycle in women. Cysts
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