There are many reasons why you would need to visit a reproductive health physician, also known as a gynecologist or obstetrician. While you should see this type of doctor on a regular basis as soon as you hit puberty, there are specific reasons that garner visits, as well. Here are the most common reasons why
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How Can Pregnant Women Be Affected by COVID-19?
The coronavirus is spread through respiratory droplets transmitted by an infected person sneezing, coughing, talking, or even just exhaling. The droplets may land on objects and, if touched by a non-infected person, they can spread the virus. That is why handwashing is so important, because you can successfully wash off the virus from your hands
Read MoreWhat Is Considered a High-Risk Pregnancy?
A majority of pregnancies go smoothly and without complications, but sometimes women experience what is referred to as a high-risk pregnancy. A pregnancy is considered high-risk when there is an increased risk of health problems that could affect the mother and/or her baby before, during, or after delivery. Sometimes a woman has a high-risk pregnancy if she
Read MoreWhat Happens In Prenatal Care?
Prenatal care refers to medical care provided by an OB/GYN to a pregnant woman and her unborn baby during pregnancy. It begins right after you find out you are pregnant. Prenatal care is dispensed during scheduled visits throughout your pregnancy and involves your physician keeping track of your health and symptoms as well as checking
Read MoreFAQs: Coronavirus and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant during this current pandemic of coronavirus and have concerns or questions about your pregnancy, you are not alone. There is still a lot to learn about the virus and whether (or how) pregnancy can be affected by it, but OB/GYN doctors are gaining greater knowledge about its effects every day. So
Read MoreObesity and Pregnancy
Being overweight is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and cancer. The extra fat cells in the body put undue pressure on the other organs while also competing for resources – such as nutrition – and adding excess weight to the lower extremities and joints. Pregnant women who were already overweight before
Read MorePregnancy Challenges with Thyroid Disease
Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck – right below the voice box. These hormones help to regulate your heart rate, metabolism, and other bodily functions. Many endocrine disorders are traced to either insufficient or overbearing thyroid hormone production. If you are pregnant, you need
Read MoreWhat to Expect with a High-Risk Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is an exciting time in any woman’s life because a new life is being prepared to enter the world. Given this, any pregnancy requires careful monitoring, but high-risk pregnancies require more diligent care and precautions. What is a High-Risk Pregnancy? Regardless of whether you are expecting your first, second, or third child, your doctor
Read MoreHow does a pregnancy test work?
One of the first things women do when they suspect they may be pregnant is take a pregnancy test. They are readily available at any grocery or drug store – and even some gas stations carry them! You may be wondering how a pregnancy test works. Read on to learn more. The Pregnancy Test While
Read MoreImportance of Your Prenatal Care Appointments
Pregnant women require highly specialized care to ensure a safe childbirth and a healthy baby. Therefore, your prenatal care obstetric appointments are vitally important for both of you. Prenatal care is carried out through regular checkups by a physician, preferably an OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), who will follow the progression of your pregnancy and the development of
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