What About Postpartum Depression?

It is very common to experience mood changes after delivery. This usually starts 2-3 deays after delivery and goes away by 2 weeks. Sometimes the symptoms are persistent and severe and require treatment especially if you are not bonding or enjoying your baby, are...

Vaccinations During Pregnancy

Vaccination is a vital part for any healthy pregnancy. Getting vaccinated is a way to protect both yourself and your newborn during the first few months of his or her life. We strongly recommend the following vaccines for women DURING pregnancy: TDAP: this is a...

How Much Caffeine is Safe?

Caffeine may be used in moderation. It is believed that two or fewer cups of a beverage with caffeine should be safe. If a mother drinks more caffeine, the baby can be born with a caffeine addiction, interfering with sleep and eating during the first weeks of life....

Group B Streptococcal Infection

During the last trimester of pregnancy, around 36 weeks, we will do a vaginal culture to screen for bacteria called group B streptococcus (GBS). GBS is one of the many bacteria that exist in the body without causing serious illness. Although it can be found in the...