Before I got pregnant, I thought nine months was a long time. But between preparing the baby’s room, going to birthing classes, and reading every book, magazine article, and blog post I could find about what to expect when I delivered my child, the time flew by! Still, all of my preparation did not prepare…
What does it mean when a pregnancy is deemed “high-risk”? In medical terms, a high-risk pregnancy is one involving any underlying potential complication that could harm the mother and/or baby. Having a high-risk pregnancy does not necessarily mean that the mother or baby will be harmed; rather, it implies that certain precautions must be…
Every day, our nurses and attorneys receive calls from expectant mothers with concerns about symptoms they’re experiencing during their pregnancy. They’re curious if their symptoms are normal, and they wonder what their next steps should be. Patients should always visit a medical professional with concerns like these and receive appropriate care for maternal-fetal conditions and…
Every day, our nurses and attorneys receive calls from expectant mothers with concerns about symptoms they’re experiencing during their pregnancy. They’re curious if their symptoms are normal, and they wonder what their next steps should be. Patients should always visit a medical professional with concerns like these and receive appropriate care for maternal-fetal conditions and…
Making a baby registry and purchasing products in preparation for a new baby’s arrival can be confusing for first-time parents. The number of baby products on sale is already outrageous and companies are inventing new baby products daily. Many claim to be absolute necessities for new parents and their babies, but which do you actually…
With the multitude of websites, forums, apps, and books containing information about pregnancy that are out today, mothers may be wondering, “What should I expect to learn at my prenatal appointments? What information can be found at those prenatal appointments that wouldn’t, say, come up on a common Google search?” Well, unlike the many resources…
