by Mt. Auburn | Apr 22, 2021 | Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
During the ups and downs of 2020, many people found solace by taking up gardening and tending indoor plants. Did you know that while pregnant, you must take extra precautions? We go over what you need to know in today’s blog. Is gardening or plant care a fun hobby for...
by Mt. Auburn | Mar 27, 2021 | Gynecology, Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Women's Health
It’s an awkward subject, but one that affects many pregnant people. December is Constipation Awareness Month and in today’s blog, we’ll be going over why pregnancy can lead to difficult bowel movements. We’ll also talk about how you can alleviate this issue! ...
by Mt. Auburn | Nov 29, 2020 | Pregnancy, Women's Health
November is National COPD Awareness Month! Read on to learn more about this disease and how it can affect pregnancy. What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is a group of diseases that can cause blockage towards one’s airflow and can cause...
by Mt. Auburn | Nov 4, 2020 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Women's Health
What is the Keto Diet? Keto (or ketogenic) diets consist of high fat and low carb meals. Instead of eating carbs like soda, sugar, and pastries and load up on more protein and fat. For example, from Healthline “for 2,000 calories a day, each meal might have 165 g fat,...
by Mt. Auburn | Oct 2, 2020 | Conditions, Pregnancy, Women's Health
The main cause of pregnancy acne is an increase in hormones during your first trimester. The added level of hormones makes your skin produce more oil which in turn can cause the acne. If you don’t see acne flare-ups in your first trimester, you’re less likely to see...
by Mt. Auburn | Sep 12, 2020 | Gynecology, Our Practice, Pregnancy, Services
Pregnancy can be different for everyone, including the labor and delivery experience. Here are some common misbeliefs about labor and deliver before you experience it! Once your cervix is dilated and you start contractions – it’s time to GO! This is not...
