When you first find out you’re pregnant, it’s important to start attending prenatal testing appointments as early as possible to help determine how your pregnancy should best be cared for. Early detection and diagnosis of certain conditions and risk factors ensure you get the further testing and treatment you need, as well as a fully
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How is Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction Performed?
There are certain risks that come with carrying a pregnancy that has more than one fetus, and one effective way to reduce your risks is by undergoing a multifetal pregnancy reduction procedure. Although it can be difficult to decide to undergo one and navigate the process, it’s important to understand your options and what it will mean for you and
How to Manage Your Diabetes During Pregnancy
If you have diabetes and want to get pregnant, it’s important to know that diabetes doesn’t need to stop you from having a healthy pregnancy. Additionally, some women develop diabetes during pregnancy and still enjoy a happy and healthy birth. The best outcome is all about managing your diabetes properly with the right steps, so
Zika Virus
Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA virus that is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. In January of 2015, the CDC first reported on local transmission of the virus in the Western Hemisphere and confirmed the presence of the virus is several infants with microcephaly and in fetal
What are Thrombophilias?
Thrombophilias are conditions that put people at a higher risk of developing blood clots. These blood clots can form in the veins in your legs or in your lungs. There are two types of thrombophilias: genetic ones that you can inherit from your parents and acquired ones that can develop over your lifetime. The inherited
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