Posts tagged with ‘Obstetrical’

Doctors may use two methods – amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling – to see if your developing baby has genetic…

Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus.

Pregnancy with multiples means more than one baby in your uterus at once. They carry a higher chance of gestational…

Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy…

Over-the-counter medicines can present potential health problems if you are pregnant. Know the risks and talk to you doctor before…

Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health.

Preterm labor and birth occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to problems for the baby.

Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself…

A baby is breech when it is in a headfirst position prior to birth. There are several ways to try…

After giving birth, your body changes and complications can occur. Learn the complications and warning signs.

Pain is part of labor. It occurs because of the things your body has to do to give birth to…

The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…

The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…

Preconception carrier screenings are pre-pregnancy tests a woman can have to determine if she or her partner are carriers of…

From conception to delivery, your baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called…

A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…

Women who have obesity can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to…

Women who are pregnant and have hepatitis B or C are at risk for passing the virus to their baby…