by Dr. Boyd | Nov 19, 2018 | Boyd, Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
A premature birth is one that happens before the 37th week of pregnancy. Any birth after this point is considered a full-term pregnancy. Premature babies often have medical issues that require them to stay in the hospital longer than babies carried to term, and the...
by Dr. Wiebracht | Nov 19, 2018 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures, Wiebracht
Today, Caesarean sections (C-sections) make up almost a third of all births. Sometimes this is due to complications with a vaginal delivery that make an emergency C-section possible, but more and more women are electing to deliver their babies via C-section. There are...
by Dr. Wiebracht | Nov 12, 2018 | Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Wiebracht
There are certain foods or drinks that everyone knows to avoid during pregnancy, like alcohol. But there are a lot more foods that people might not think to avoid. When a woman is pregnant, she is more susceptible to disease, because her immune system is affected by...
by Dr. Boyd | Oct 22, 2018 | Boyd, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ
Turning 35 does not mean you are automatically at increased risk for pregnancy complications than you were at 34. 35 is just a benchmark age where women on average are at higher risk for having trouble getting pregnant or for complications in pregnancy. Keep in mind...
by Dr. Roberts | Sep 26, 2018 | Pregnancy, Roberts
As your due date approaches, you are probably experiencing a range of feelings from excitement to exhaustion. Your due date is not necessarily the day your baby will actually be born; it is more of a guideline. It is calculated from the first day of your last...
by Mt. Auburn | Aug 3, 2018 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Procedures, Services
There are a variety of ultrasound tests, and they are performed for an array of reasons. These tests can be performed anytime during pregnancy, and the number performed varies by doctor. There is not necessarily a recommended number that have to be performed during...
