The second trimester of your pregnancy is likely to be the most pleasant. The fatigue and nausea you probably experienced during the first trimester have likely subsided. You may sense a renewed energy and spiritual well being. Meanwhile, your baby has been very busy, growing at a rapid pace along with your shape. Now may […]
The First Trimester – What to Expect and What to Do
Starting a family is probably one of the most unique and exciting times of your life. There is also a host of changes going on in your body as you prepare yourself, your husband and your unborn child for the miracle of birth. The first trimester is a crucial time to ensure you are getting […]
Ten Cute Ways to Announce Your Baby News
It’s finally happened. After waiting anxiously and trying for what seems a very long time, the double line has finally appeared on your pregnancy test. Success! Now it’s time to tell your husband or partner the big news. How will you do it? Here are ten cute ways, gathered from across the Internet, to surprise […]
July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month
Whether your family is beginning a pregnancy or approaching its end, many expectant parents have questions about storing their child’s cord blood. Now that it’s National Cord Blood Awareness Month, we thought a medical review might be in order to help answer our families’ most common questions about this issue (The following Q&A was adapted […]
The Power of Kegels for the Pelvic Floor
Now that you’ve given birth and your body has healed, you may have noticed that your pelvic floor – or the muscles that support your uterus, bladder, urethra and rectum – is not working quite as it did before pregnancy and childbirth. You may even have found that incontinence becomes (or stays) an issue. What […]
Staying Healthy with High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Do you have chronic or gestational hypertension? Are you at risk of developing gestational hypertension? Here are some tips adapted from the Mayo Clinic on managing hypertension and preventing blood-pressure complications during pregnancy: Keep your prenatal appointments. Visit your physician regularly throughout pregnancy. Doing so will ensure that any changes in blood pressure, or signs […]
Blood Pressure and Your Pregnancy
At every prenatal visit, a member of our South Lake team will test your blood pressure. This simple test allows our staff to monitor you for hypertension, and to help keep you and your baby healthy and safe. Approximately seven percent of all pregnant women experience high blood pressure during pregnancy. For most women who […]
Your Smile and Pregnancy
A big, happy smile can be the first sign that a woman’s pregnant. Unfortunately, dental problems during pregnancy will wipe that smile away. What can be done? First, understand. The hormonal and circulatory changes happening in your body, combined with more frequent eating, can result in dental problems. Old dental problems may become worse or […]
Natural Childbirth Three Different Ways
Choosing between the Lamaze, Bradley and Dick-Read Methods Are you thinking about natural labor and delivery? Considering the different approaches to labor and pain management? Wondering which might work best for you? Here’s a fact to consider: All childbirth methods will teach you important and useful information. You will learn about the signs of […]
Vaginal Bleeding and Your Pregnancy
In general, pregnant patients find it alarming when they spot or bleed during pregnancy. Yet spotting is quite common in the first trimester and doesn’t necessarily mean there is a problem. Almost 30 percent of pregnant women experience vaginal bleeding in the first twelve weeks; most go on to deliver healthy babies. Still, we want […]