Whether you’re already pregnant or planning to get pregnant, choosing the right prenatal vitamins can be overwhelming. There is plenty of conflicting advice on nutrition, and many options to choose from. At Carnegie Imaging, our team of OB/GYNs and dieticians can help you simplify your nutritional needs. Before your appointment, learn more about prenatal vitamins below. What
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The Stages of Labor
If you’re expecting a baby, it’s important to understand what you can probably expect during labor and delivery. During a “normal labor,” contractions of the uterus cause the cervix to thin, shorten, and dilate before ultimately, the baby is delivered. In a normal pregnancy, this occurs sometime between weeks 37 and 42. OB/GYNs break down
How Can Gestational Diabetes Affect My Baby?
Gestational diabetes is one concern during pregnancy that can require the help of your maternal fetal medicine specialist – as well as an experienced Registered Dietitian. The good news is that gestational diabetes is manageable, and you can enjoy a healthy pregnancy and postpartum period. Here’s what to know about gestational diabetes and how it can affect you and your
What is Genetic Carrier Screening?
Before they choose to have children, more and more couples are deciding to pursue genetic carrier screening. These tests determine their risk for passing on a genetic condition to their future children. On Healthful Woman, Dr. Goldwaser explained carrier screening and why “we’re all mutated.” You can listen to that episode on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, or healthfulwoman.com, or learn
Preeclampsia, What a Headache!
On an episode of our podcast Healthful Woman, Dr. Shari Gelber explained preeclampsia and why the condition is serious for women who are diagnosed with it. Here, we’ll review some of Dr. Gelber’s discussion on preeclampsia and what you need to know. What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy that results in high blood pressure after 20
Why You Should Consider Prenatal Genetic Counseling
If you’re expecting a baby, it’s normal to have concerns about the health of your child before they are born. Through prenatal genetic counseling, parents can understand the risks of their baby being born with an inherited disease or birth defect and plan accordingly. What is Prenatal Genetic Counseling? Prenatal genetic counseling involves reviewing your genetics and discussing





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