What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes, or high blood sugar, that only pregnant women get. In fact, the work gestational means pregnant. If a woman gets high blood sugar when she is pregnant, but she never had high... Read Article »
Below is an overview of the most common problems during pregnancy that may indicate a Cesarean section (c-section) delivery instead of a vaginal delivery. Prolonged labor may lead to the decision to perform a c-section. If labor has been intense and... Read Article »
Some women who have delivered a baby by c-section (Cesarean section) would like to have their next baby by vaginal delivery. This procedure is called Vaginal Birth After C-Section or VBAC. By choosing VBAC, women are choosing to avoid the risks and long... Read Article »
A C-section, or Cesarean section, is the surgical procedure used to deliver a baby or babies. It requires an incision into the abdominal area and into the uterus. Originally the option to perform a C-section was only exercised when a vaginal delivery... Read Article »
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) uses special methods to help infertile couples conceive. Both the woman’s egg and the man’s sperm are involved. Many factors influence the rate of success. ART has been refined over the years and today offers... Read Article »
What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a syndrome marked by a sudden increase in the blood pressure of a pregnant woman after the 20th week of pregnancy. It can affect the mother’s kidneys, liver, and brain. If left untreated, the condition can be fatal... Read Article »
Mood swings after childbirth is fairly common when you consider the hormonal changes that your body is experiencing now that you’ve given birth… not to mention the changes your body has seen over the last 40 weeks! Moods can take you from... Read Article »
Being aware of your menstrual cycle and the changes in your body that happen during this time can be key to helping you plan a pregnancy, or avoid pregnancy. During the menstrual cycle (a total average of 28 days), there are two parts: before ovulation... Read Article »
How can I tell when I am most likely to get pregnant? Knowing when you’re most fertile will help you plan or prevent pregnancy. There are three ways you can keep track of your fertile times. They are: Basal Body Temperature Method Basal body temperature... Read Article »
Fertility problems can surface for many different reasons, including health problems — for both men and women. Common problems with a woman’s reproductive organs, like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease can worsen... Read Article »
