by Mt. Auburn | Mar 21, 2019 | Conditions, Obstetrics, Pregnancy
These days, there tends to be many common misconceptions regarding Down Syndrome. With World Down Syndrome day fast approaching, it is important to highlight the common myths that come along with this extra chromosome. When it comes to our bodies, our genes play an...
by Mt. Auburn | Mar 19, 2019 | Gynecology, Pregnancy
They say blossoming into womanhood can be a beautiful and momentous occasion. It also can be extremely expensive, on average up to $18,000 in your whole lifetime! That’s where the rise of menstrual cups have come to popularity. We go over the pros and cons of this...
by Mt. Auburn | Mar 8, 2019 | Conditions, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Pregnancy
No one says that being pregnant is easy. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new mom or experienced mother dealing with some of these symptoms for the first time. Here’s our advice on how to battle 4 common pregnancy symptoms. Morning Sickness Whether it’s feeling nausea or...
by Mt. Auburn | Feb 18, 2019 | Gynecology, Pregnancy
Condoms are one of the many ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. However, since 2013 there has been a rise of young people between the ages of 15 to 24 years old becoming infected with STDs. Studies have shown it is mainly due to a...
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 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...
