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
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How 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 MoreHow Can STDs Affect My Pregnancy?
An STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease), now known as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), is a bacterial or viral infection that is contracted by engaging in intimate sexual activity (orally, vaginally, anally, etc.). One partner has to be already infected in order for the other person to become infected. It’s important to note that you cannot
Read MoreUrgent Reasons to See Your Gynecologist
Have you seen your gynecologist lately? It is recommended that every woman beginning at the age of 21 and until the age of 65 be screened for cervical cancer regularly. However, the relationship you develop with you gynecologist will serve you well beyond your annual wellness visit, as they become your primary healthcare provider for all of
Read MoreTalk to Your Gynecologist About High-Risk Pregnancy
“High-risk pregnancy” is a term used to describe a pregnant woman who has one or more factors that may put her or her unborn baby at risk for complications. This classification is commonly attributed to women who decide to become pregnant at an older age, around 35 or older, where having a baby has been
Read MorePregnancy and Diabetes: What to Watch Out For
You are at a greater risk for getting sick when you are pregnant, because your immune system is in a compromised state. It is easy to dismiss all health issues you may be experiencing, and say “Oh it is just because I am pregnant,” and while what you are feeling may be pregnancy related, experts
Read MoreStaying Fit During Your Pregnancy
When it comes to working out and staying fit during pregnancy, there’s often a ton of mixed info and advice out there. While many women are worried if physical activity during pregnancy can harm the baby, there is no need to worry. Avoiding healthy and reasonable physical fitness activity is not necessary, especially if you
Read MoreWhat is Uterine Prolapse, and How is it Prevented?
The uterus is a strong muscular organ in the female reproductive system, in an area commonly known as the womb. The uterus is responsible for the development of the embryo and fetus during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the uterus expands in order to make enough room to hold a baby to full term. When it is
Read MoreStruggling With Infertility Doesn’t Mean You’ll Never Get Pregnant
There are so many stories about infertility out there, commonly ones that sounds like this: someone spends a year going through the roller coaster ride of trying to have a baby, hoping it would be their month, but unfortunately their period inevitably came. They keep checking in with the OB/GYN, who tells them that nothing
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