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...
by Inova Healthcare System | Aug 14, 2014 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby! Deciding how to feed your baby is a significant milestone in your pregnancy journey. Breastfeeding is highly recommended as the best form of nutrition for your baby. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months,...
by Physicians & Midwives | Apr 10, 2014 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Busy professional women often wonder how they will handle becoming busy working mothers. There are plenty of women in the workforce who do balance career and family. It takes some extra planning and attention, but it can be done. Today’s companies are more...
