by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Feb 4, 2016 | Pregnancy FAQ
According to hair styling experts, chemicals used to color hair are not dangerous to use during pregnancy. It is safe to get your hair colored, highlighted or permed in a well-ventilated room. , However, because of the hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, the...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Jan 18, 2016 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
Travel by any mode of transportation is considered safe up to the seventh month of pregnancy. If traveling by car, it is advisable to stop every 1 to 2 hours to stretch and move your legs. Eat healthy snacks and take along lots of water to drink in the car. Always use...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Jan 12, 2016 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is always a concern for the expectant mother. There are many causes of vaginal bleeding and often the bleeding will resolve without intervention. Since the bleeding may pose a risk to you or the fetus you should always alert your...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Nov 22, 2015 | Pregnancy FAQ
Are Hot Tubs Safe? We do not recommend any water hot enough to raise the core body temperature of a pregnant woman, since a marked increase in maternal temperature may adversely affect the baby. Even with tub baths, the water should not be hot enough to cause your...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Nov 20, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
What Is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is diabetes, or glucose intolerance, that occurs during the second half of pregnancy. It occurs in approximately 3% of all pregnant women. With the birth of the baby, blood sugars usually return to normal levels. Your...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | Nov 12, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures
What is four-Dimensional Ultrasound? We are pleased to be the first practice in Greater Cincinnati to offer our patients the latest technological advance in prenatal imaging ? four-dimensional ultrasound. This innovative technology shows your developing baby in...
