by Physicians & Midwives | Sep 6, 2012 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
For anyone who has experienced the joy of pregnancy, the ultrasound print—the iconic little black and white square—is often a cherished keepsake. Ultrasound technology uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body structures, including the...
by Physicians & Midwives | Aug 16, 2012 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
In between cravings for mocha fudge ice cream and the liberating advice to ‘eat for two’, pregnancy can be a time of rapid weight gain. However, there are good reasons to avoid packing on those extra pounds; excess weight gain during pregnancy makes you more likely to...
by Denise Cunningham, MD FACOG | Aug 9, 2012 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
With their 20s and early 30s dedicated to achieving educational goals and success in the workplace, more and more women find themselves delaying the birth of their first child. In 2009, 14% of all births in the US were to women 35 and older. If you fall into this...
by Physicians & Midwives | Jul 25, 2012 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
The date has been circled on your calendar for nine months now, eagerly anticipated, your appointment to meet your new baby. But now the date has come and gone, and you’re still pregnant. Does this mean your pregnancy is overdue? What does that mean for you and your...
by Physicians & Midwives | Jul 25, 2012 | Women's Health Blog
Cesarean section (C-section) is the delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother’s abdomen. The rate of cesarean sections has increased dramatically in the US over the last couple of decades. In 1996, approximately 1 in 5 women delivered by C-section. By 2007,...
