by Tabitha Andre, MD FACOG | Aug 6, 2015 | Pregnancy, Sexual Health, Women's Health Blog
Sex during pregnancy can be a sensitive topic. For some women, pregnancy can significantly increase libido, while for others, sex may be the furthest thing from their mind. It’s normal to have questions about sex during pregnancy, though asking them may feel...
by Physicians & Midwives | Dec 18, 2014 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Background Don’t be surprised if nausea occurs during your pregnancy as 70 percent of moms-to-be are subjected to this feeling of queasiness or an unsettled stomach. The condition is commonly called “morning sickness,” but referred to as “nausea and vomiting of...
by Physicians & Midwives | Dec 4, 2014 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
All pregnant women benefit from screening for diabetes during pregnancy (or also called gestational diabetes). Taking a woman’s medical history and assessing for certain risk factors help to screen for gestational diabetes, but undergoing an oral glucose tolerance...
by Inova Healthcare System | Oct 28, 2014 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby Establishing an early feeding pattern is crucial for breastfeeding success. Having 24-hour access to your baby plays a key role in this success. Both mothers and their babies tend to sleep better when they are...
by Inova Healthcare System | Oct 1, 2014 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby. If you’re like most women, the discomfort of labor and delivery are things that you may find yourself thinking about. Women’s experience of pain during labor varies greatly. It’s possible to have labor with...
