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Almost as soon as expectant mothers (and fathers!) confirm a pregnancy, many important questions come to mind. Is my baby healthy? Will I be a good parent? What
Read moreIt’s not uncommon for pregnant women to come down with a cold at least once during their nine months of pregnancy. It’s important to take extra care to
Read moreFrom the very beginning, pregnancy presents you with many choices. Whether it’s when to start trying to get pregnant, how to announce the news or which baby name
Read moreIn my recent post, “What is Menopause,” I talked about the symptoms that women may experience in the months and years preceding and following the cessation of periods.
Read moreUltrasound is an important tool to help patients and doctors navigate through pregnancy. The clinical use of ultrasound in pregnancy began in the 1970s. Initially, its usefulness was
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 moreAs my patients get into their 40s and start noticing changes in their menstrual cycles, they often start thinking about menopause. Their older sisters, coworkers and friends may
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
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