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Why Visit a Gynecologist?

Specialized in women’s health, a gynecologist is a doctor that treats and focuses on the entire female reproductive system, including topics such as menstrual cycles, pregnancies, obstetrics and fertility issues, hormonal disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, and all other sort of diseases, cancers, and infections that may occur.

Being pregnant it can be a very exciting time but, likewise, it is a period of your life full of fluctuation.

It’s ok to feel what you feel

Being pregnant often comes with constant congratulations from friends and strangers and conversations about how happy you must be. And yes, it can be a very exciting time but, likewise, it is a period of your life full of fluctuation in your physical body as well as mental state and maybe even a grieving process for the life that used to be and the changes that you anticipate.

Chances are there was a mother-to-be before you with similar questions whether it is regarding nutrition, prenatal care, pre existing conditions, or do’s and don’t.

Pregnancy FAQs According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)

A million and one questions arise after finding out you are pregnant.  Chances are there was a mother-to-be before you with similar questions whether it is regarding nutrition, prenatal care, pre existing conditions, or do’s and don’t. Below is a series of Frequently Asked Questions off of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology website. The ACOG website is a good resource since it plays a role in how obstetricians nationwide manage your pregnancy. However, it is always best to consult your doctor about your specific case.

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Birth Defect Prevention: What Can you Do?

January is Birth Defect Prevention Awareness Month. Here is what you should know.

While not all birth defects are preventable, it is important to take measures to try to decrease the risk!

Prenatal vitamins replenish your body after sharing nutrients with your growing baby and also play a crucial role in the prevention of birth defects. One of the most important components of these vitamins is folic acid, the synthetic version of a vitamin called folate.

The science behind morning sickness

According to the American Pregnancy Association, 50% of pregnant women experience nausea or vomiting within the first six weeks of gestation and although there is no single cause of “morning sickness”, doctors and scientists believe it to be the product of many abrupt and substantial changes that occur in the initial stages of pregnancy.