You’ve picked a name. You’ve even decided who will be the godparents. If you have another child, you have prepared them for the arrival of their new brother or sister. But do you know how to make a birth plan? This enables you to make your wishes known to your labor and delivery team. “We […]
You’ve heard of the “baby blues.” This may include crying spells, anxiety and insomnia for the first week or two after delivery. But don’t confuse the “baby blues” with postpartum depression. In actuality, there are many causes for depression and mood swings after childbirth. Some may be relatively mild and resolve, while other new moms […]
We understand that breastfeeding can be challenging. After all, many of us are not just doctors and health care workers—we’re also parents. We know that breastfeeding isn’t always easy. While no one method works for every baby, we wanted to provide you with some general breastfeeding tips from our doctors, nurse midwives and mothers. “If breastfeeding […]
You want to know as soon as possible. If you’re wondering if you’re pregnant, you need an answer. Immediately. However, that’s not necessarily possible if you want the most accurate results. How soon can you take a pregnancy test after sex? The answer may surprise you. “Many women panic when they realize they’ve missed a […]
Posted April 3, 2020. Due to the developing nature of the virus, some information may be outdated. Always consult reliable sources for the most up-to-date information. We have listed reliable sources throughout this article. The coronavirus seemed to appear from nowhere, quickly making its way across the globe and affecting every aspect of American life—and […]
While most women picture nurse midwives as helping deliver babies, there’s so much more to their role than assisting during labor. What do certified nurse midwives do? The answers may surprise you as we examine the common misconceptions about these important members of your health care team. Misconception #1: What do certified nurse midwives do? […]
There’s a dizzying array of health care information out there—some reliable, others not. Our Certified Nurse-Midwives have some great tips and wonderful information to help you. Top Women’s Health Tips from Our Certified Nurse-Midwives 1. Don’t Diet “Dieting” is actually counterproductive. Healthy eating is a lifelong endeavor, not a project that is geared to lose […]
As if being pregnant didn’t come with enough challenges! Approximately 10 percent of pregnant women will develop gestational diabetes. Which places their babies at risk for preterm birth and respiratory problems. But perhaps even more frightening is that most women with gestational diabetes do not have any symptoms. This is why a gestational diabetes screening […]
Eve Wicker picked out a name for her son but kept it a secret until she met him for the first time. Then she was able to introduce James to the world. She’s thrilled, and filled with excitement and anticipation about the wonderful – yet exhausting – adventure of motherhood. She also has a message […]
Understanding your menstrual cycle is crucial to defining when you ovulate and calculating when you are most likely to get pregnant. “Women should be aware that if they have an irregular period, it can make the ovulation days difficult to determine.” Said Dr. Martinelli. “When examining fertility, it’s important to realize that an egg can […]