The Skinny on Weight and Pregnancy
Weight gain, specifically how much is too much, is a frequent topic during many prenatal appointments. I often hear patients, their mothers and/or partners using the phrase “eating
Read moreWeight gain, specifically how much is too much, is a frequent topic during many prenatal appointments. I often hear patients, their mothers and/or partners using the phrase “eating
Read moreIt is very common for women to experience food cravings while they are pregnant. Food cravings range in intensity, frequency and type. They typically occur during the first
Read moreYears ago, before the internet was invented, there was little support and information available for mothers of twins, triplets or higher order multiples. They managed the best that
Read moreGetting pregnant with twins is simultaneously a double blessing and double trouble. While twin pregnancies most often result in a healthy if not harried mom and two delightful
Read moreWith our series on birth control nearly complete, we have discussed hormonal, non-hormonal, and long-acting reversible methods. Permanent contraception, or sterilization, prevents pregnancy by stopping either the flow
Read moreSo far we have discussed hormonal options for birth control, which release estrogen and/or progestin to prevent pregnancy and non-hormonal methods, which physically or chemically prevent sperm from reaching a
Read moreLast week we discussed hormonal options for birth control, which release estrogen and/or progestin to prevent pregnancy. Non-hormonal methods physically or chemically prevent sperm from reaching a woman’s egg.
Read moreWomen have more choices for contraception now than ever before. Every option has different benefits, risks and levels of effectiveness. In today’s post, we’ll discuss hormonal contraception methods.
Read moreAs women we often hear that it’s at least as important to take care good care of ourselves as it is our families. “Get more exercise,” “eat healthier,”
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