Data-Driven Pregnancy Do’s and Don’ts
With all the advice freely available online and found in books both old and hot off the press, there’s a plethora of opinions on what expecting mothers should and shouldn’t do during pregnancy. Unfortunately, many of these sources are misleading, and in some cases, plain wrong, leading to people trusting Google over their doctor when
Becoming Pregnant with Diabetes
Patients who are considering getting pregnant but have diabetes should be aware of some health concerns and extra steps they should take for a healthy pregnancy. On an episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Jennifer Lam-Rachlin explained some need-to-know information for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in pregnancy. You can listen to that episode
What To Know About Fetal Echocardiograms
If your doctor orders a fetal echocardiogram (often called “fetal echo”), you likely have nothing to worry about. This procedure, which uses ultrasound imaging to map the fetal heart, is used to detect congenital heart defects, which occur in about 1% of births. About 1 in 4 babies born with a heart defect has a critical congenital heart defect which require surgery
What Is Amniotic Fluid?
Amniotic fluid is an important part of the womb during pregnancy. This fluid protects and cushions a growing fetus and is important for babies’ development in other ways as well. Where Does Amniotic Fluid Come From? Once the amniotic sac is formed about 12 days after conception, it begins to fill with fluid, which is mostly water
First Trimester Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage)
In a recent episode of the Healthful Woman podcast, Dr. Sarp Aksel joined Dr. Fox to discuss first trimester miscarriage or early pregnancy loss. Early miscarriage is unfortunately quite common, so it is important to understand common symptoms and causes. Healthful Woman · “First Trimester Pregnancy Loss (Miscarriage)” – with Dr. Sarp Aksel First Trimester Pregnancy Loss is
Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is a condition in which women develop diabetes for the first time during pregnancy. This is becoming more frequent in the United States, and it currently affects nearly 10% of all pregnant women, according to the American Diabetes Association. Years ago, it was only 2-3% of all pregnancies. Gestational diabetes can cause high blood sugar levels
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