Gestational Diabetes

by | 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...

Miscarriage

by | Nov 4, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Procedures

Approximately 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most miscarriages take place in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, although miscarriage can happen any time before 20 weeks.Most miscarriages cannot be prevented. This is nature?s way of ending a pregnancy...

Postpartum Care

by | Oct 22, 2015 | Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ

Appointment Your postpartum appointment is very important. If you delivered your baby vaginally, we would like to see you in the office in four weeks. If you had a cesarean section, please plan to see us three weeks after your delivery. It is best that you make your...

What About Postpartum Depression?

by | Oct 18, 2015 | Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ

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

by | Oct 12, 2015 | Pregnancy, Pregnancy FAQ, Q&A

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...