by Physicians & Midwives | May 30, 2013 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Whether with a first child or a fifth, there is nothing quite like seeing a pregnancy test turn positive to give your heart and mind a jolt. If you’re inclined toward skepticism, you might feel the need to repeat the test again and again but doubt not, a positive...
by Kenneth Ahdoot, MD FACOG | Jan 24, 2013 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Women and their partners have so many different choices and opinions in deciding how to build their families; start childbearing young or wait until you’re older?, one child or many or none at all?, learn the gender or wait for the surprise?, natural childbirth or...
by Physicians & Midwives | Jan 3, 2013 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Perhaps that early positive pregnancy test around the time of your missed period should come with a recommendation that you take a week or two to indulge in all of your favorite foods because chances are that shortly thereafter, you’re going to feel a bit sick. It’s...
by Kenneth Ahdoot, MD FACOG | Oct 25, 2012 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
Along with the excitement of early pregnancy comes a fair amount of anxiety in many women. One of the things women dread most is a telltale spot of blood, indicating that all might not be well. Around 25% of women experience some vaginal bleeding in the first 12 weeks...
by Physicians & Midwives | Oct 18, 2012 | Pregnancy, Women's Health Blog
The placenta was traditionally called the ‘afterbirth’, and today it’s a bit of an afterthought. While you’re staring in awe at your new baby, you’ll likely be paying scant attention to our midwife or obstetrician diligently delivering your placenta. However, the...
