What To Expect (With Your Hair) When You’re Expecting
Whether you consider yourself to be a low or high maintenance type of girl, we all have some type of cosmetic routine that we follow. Pregnancy brings its own set of beauty challenges, so maintaining that routine can become quite a task.
So Your OB May Not Be The One Who Delivers You…What Now??
Most patients expect to see the same physician for every appointment during their pregnancy and seek to develop a relationship with the doctor whom they are trusting to safely bring their child into the world. In an OB/GYN group practice where your OB may not be the one delivering you, it is ideal for patients to meet each of the group practice members.
What You Need To Know About Vaginal Delivery After A Cesarean
Vaginal delivery after cesarean can be a great option for some women as long as the process is understood. I will review the basic concepts regarding trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC), who may be good candidate for TOLAC, the risks and benefits, and frequently asked questions.
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish: How much and which fish are safe to eat in pregnancy?
With so many types of seafood and fish oil supplements available to us, it is hard to understand how they each measure up and which are safe in pregnancy. You may have heard that some fish and shellfish contain too much metal called methylmercury and can be harmful in pregnancy. However, it is also important to have enough fish in your diet to provide healthy omega-3 fatty acids to optimize our baby’s brain development.
Don’t Let AMA Define Your Pregnancy
I had never considered myself old in my thirties. I felt I was just hitting my stride. Then I became pregnant and attended my regularly scheduled OBGYN visits, and my age became not just a number, but a statistic. That sure planted the seed for becoming a walking nervous disaster; as if I needed more anxiety as I approached my heart attack years.
