Healthy Living
Aug 1, 2018
From the moment you take a pregnancy test and the plus sign appears, your whole world changes in an instant. A rush of emotions take over, promptly followed by a lengthy to-do list.✓ Schedule appointment with OB/GYN✓ Buy prenatal vitamins✓...
Jul 26, 2018
Attempting to get pregnant is an exciting time for most women. However, in the midst of that excitement, you probably have quite a few questions too.Here are some simple tips from an OB/GYN to help you further understand your body...
Jul 20, 2018
When the joyous day arrives, and it is time to deliver a baby, the number one priority of a mother is to successfully bring her child into the world. During labor, fetal heart rate monitoring is one of the critical...
Jun 21, 2018
Over the last 16 years, I have had the absolute privilege of helping countless moms navigate the journey of childbirth. Childbirth has always been one of the most unique and individualized experiences a family will go through. Every birth story...
Jun 5, 2018
Nine months of anticipation and growing love for this little person developing inside of you all come down to this one priceless moment — the delivery of your baby! You hear that first precious cry and you want nothing more...
May 21, 2018
Ultrasound technology is an amazing tool that gives us the opportunity to see the living fetus. For parents expecting a child, it provides a thrilling glimpse at the child they’re preparing to bring into the world.This wasn’t always an option....
Oct 31, 2017
Today, more and more women are surviving breast cancer, which means more and more are concerned about what life after treatment looks like. It’s a problem created by our own success — because more women are surviving, we’re now looking...
Oct 10, 2017
When you have a baby, it’s natural to focus on the child’s health. Although your little one’s development is marvelous, you might also experience changes — and they need attention, too. Many people focus on how to prepare for pregnancy...
Aug 9, 2017
During your pregnancy, it is important to have support as you embark on your new adventure. Whether you enlist the help of your husband, boyfriend, partner or family member, it can take some creativity to get someone involved.Often, the burden...
Aug 1, 2017
Most human babies across the world are fed their mothers’ milk. However, in the United States and some other industrialized nations, many babies are not. Reasons for this took root several decades ago. In the 1950s and 60s, women were...
Jul 25, 2017
When you’re pregnant — especially for the first time — you have so many questions along the way. Friends, relatives and co-workers seem to love offering their guidance on the many dos and don’ts of this exciting and wonderful experience.Sometimes...
Jun 21, 2017
Do you have babies on the brain? Then before you go rushing to prepare the nursery, there are many important things you should consider.As an OB/GYN, I believe prepping your body before you ever conceive is the most important thing you...
May 16, 2017
Pregnancy is supposed to be a time for joy, anticipation and new experiences. But for many moms, it also comes with a lot of anxiety and questions.With all the blogs, articles and social media confusion, moms are forever wondering if...
May 8, 2017
When your baby arrives, you may be surprised just how many items come along with someone so small. Bringing home a newborn can lead to registries and buying endless amounts of gear and gadgets. Soon you will find your closets...
May 5, 2017
Every pregnant woman has a vision for how that big day will go. Like many expecting mothers, Lacey Breeden thought she would deliver her baby girl, recover for a few days at the hospital and go back home with her child.Instead,...
Apr 10, 2017
Women have been having babies for centuries, but it wasn’t always as safe as it is today. Years ago, mothers or babies were at risk due to complications or other abnormalities throughout pregnancy.Thanks to advancements, women can now give birth...
Dec 29, 2016
One of the most common questions women me ask is: “How much weight will I gain during pregnancy?”What I tell my patients is that each woman will experience weight gain differently. On average, a patient can expect to gain 2–4...
Oct 26, 2016
A new study may leave mothers-to-be uncertain about a widely recommended drug, acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is the main ingredient in Tylenol and many other pain medicines.If you’re pregnant and have a backache or headache, doctors usually recommend acetaminophen. But recent research...
Aug 12, 2016
When we think of premature babies, our first thought is not about what they will wear after they’re born.We think of incubators. We think of ventilators. We imagine what their tiny features might look like and perhaps our thoughts turn to the health challenges...
Jun 23, 2016
“Will my weight and diet affect my pregnancy?”If you’re wondering this question, you’re not alone. Many expecting women have concerns when it comes to their ideal pregnancy weight and eating plan.But don’t let these worries steal the joy of preparing...
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