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Can I Give Birth Safely if I have Coronavirus?
The coronavirus outbreak is spreading and pregnant women are worried about giving birth if they have COVID-19, the official name of the virus. Hospitals and maternity wards have protocols in place to...
View ArticleStomach Pain in Pregnancy
Stomach Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatment Upper stomach pain pain during pregnancy can be a normal part of the process as your body changes to accommodate your growing baby. While there are...
View ArticlePregnancy Complications
What are some of the common pregnancy complications you may experience? Most common pregnancy complications: Ectopic Pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancies can be caused by an STD, such as chlamydia, or an...
View ArticleSigns of Miscarriage
A pregnancy that ends on its own within the first 20 weeks of gestation is called a miscarriage. It is the most common type of pregnancy loss. Studies reveal that anywhere from 10-25% of all clinically...
View ArticlePreeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs only during pregnancy. Some symptoms may include high blood pressure and protein in the urine, usually occurring after week 20 of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is...
View ArticleFirst-Trimester Screening
The First-Trimester Screening is an early optional non-invasive evaluation that combines a maternal blood screening test with an ultrasound evaluation of the fetus to identify risks for specific...
View ArticleEctopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus. Most cases occur in the fallopian tube and are thus sometimes called tubal pregnancies. The...
View ArticleGestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. Like other types of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). Gestational diabetes...
View ArticleSexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) during Pregnancy
It is possible to become infected by a sexually transmitted disease (STDs) during pregnancy. Pregnant women should talk to their doctors about getting tested for STDs and STIs, some doctors many not...
View ArticleBacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy
Approximately 10% – 30% of pregnant women will experience bacterial vaginosis (BV) during their pregnancy. BV is characterized by a shift from a healthy vaginal microbiome – one dominated by...
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