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As an OB/GYN, I am so lucky that I get to spend the majority of my time doing the “happy part” of medicine: seeing the excited look on a woman’s face when I confirm that she really is pregnant, showing her the first flicker of a heartbeat on an...
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Miscarriage is unfortunately a common occurrence, complicating approximately 25 percent of pregnancies. Another term for a miscarriage is a “spontaneous abortion.” Dealing with this can be very difficult, so it is important to understand your...
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Have you experienced a pregnancy loss? Sadly, up to 15 percent, or approximately 1 out of every 7 pregnancies, will end in a miscarriage. The odds are, if you are a woman of reproductive age, either you or someone you know has miscarried. If you...
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...I had a natural miscarriage on April 11th after 10 weeks pregnancy, last night I noticed my boobs are heavy and “full”, and was wondering if I can be pregnant again already?...
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Pregnant women, or those trying to become pregnant, often want to know exactly what they should and should not do to guarantee a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. Many happily avoid raw fish, cleaning cat boxes, and eating lunch meats to decrease...
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What does your microwave have to do with miscarriages? One mom is curious if power lines can increase the risk of a miscarriage. Is it true? See what our doctor says. Dear Bundoo, I’m the mom of a 2-year-old and 5 months pregnant with another baby....
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An estimated 10-25 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, resulting in millions of women dealing with a potentially traumatic situation. With today’s medicals advances, like home pregnancy tests and fetal ultrasounds in the first trimester,...
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With October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, I think it is important to acknowledge how hard it can be to know what to say to a mother or father who has suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. You might be tempted to...
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The media had a field day recently when results from a new study about the flu vaccine and its safety in pregnancy were released. Despite the authors themselves saying that practices should remain unchanged based on this one small study, many...
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Both your period and pregnancy cause fluctuations in hormones. Because both events can bring on their own unique set of challenges, it’s easy to wonder if you can expect to get your period—or something like it—while you’re pregnant. About 25-30...
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By definition, recurrent miscarriages (also known as recurrent pregnancy loss) is the loss of two or more pregnancies. A single miscarriage may be devastating for hopeful parents-to-be, and this emotional toll usually increases as more losses...
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Welcome to Week 8! Now that you’re at the two-month mark—almost two months into your pregnancy—your abdomen will likely finally start showing your pregnancy. This isn’t because of the size of your uterus or baby (they are still tiny and well under...
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Pregnancy can be amazing, wonderful, magical … and sometimes a little painful. Are you noticing some discomforts, wondering what might be going on, or trying to look ahead at what to expect? Here’s our list of the top 10 things that can cause pain...
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Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the front of your neck. Its job is to produce thyroid hormones that help regulate your metabolism, and these hormones affect many organs in your body. Having too much or too little...
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You got pregnant without much difficulty with your first baby, but now it’s been months (or years) and you’re still not pregnant again. You talked with your doctor, who told you not to be concerned because you’ve gotten pregnant before, but you...
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Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease—and in many cases, women who have chlamydia don’t suffer from any symptoms. If symptoms are present, they can include vaginal discharge, bleeding after sex, or itching and burning during...
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In today’s world, more women are choosing to delay childbearing until after their education is complete and their careers have been established. And we’ve all seen those stories in the media about women having babies even as late as in their...
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Like miscarriages, elective abortions can be managed medically (with medications) or surgically. When done surgically, a procedure called a dilation and curettage (or “D&C”) is performed. Women who have experienced a miscarriage or undergone an...
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With approximately 26 percent of American teens and young adults infected with genital herpes, herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. That means 1 in 4 pregnant women may potentially carry the virus, and since it can...
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During amniocentesis, your healthcare provider takes a sample of your amniotic fluid to gather information about the health of your baby. The sample is removed using a fine needle and with the assistance of ultrasound. An amniocentesis can help...
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For many women, pregnancy is a time when they scrutinize everything that goes into their body for the sake of their developing baby. With flu season officially here, now is a good time to dispel a few myths about the illness and reiterate the...
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Postpartum depression is a complication of pregnancy that most women have heard about. This is a good thing, since about 15 percent of moms experience it. However, antenatal depression, or depression during pregnancy, is something that tends to be...
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As an OB/GYN, I get to be involved in the happiest moments in many families’ lives: the birth of their babies. However, the territory comes with some sadness, too — infertility, miscarriages, preterm birth, and the challenges that a growing family...
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Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD) that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, typically focusing on the small intestine. This inflammation can lead to chronic diarrhea and, more severely, scarring in the intestines that...
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Up to 15 percent of families struggle with infertility, but there is no single cause behind trouble with conception. Infertility can be caused by anything from ovulation issues to medical issues such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure....
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When you’re pregnant, it can seem like a new symptom pops up every day, from swollen feet to varicose veins to needing to urinate all the time. While most changes in pregnancy are completely harmless (if a little annoying), some should be taken...
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While most women are familiar with where to find pregnancy tests in your local supermarket or convenience store, many do not know what exactly this test is measuring. Here’s a quick guide on how pregnancy tests work and how best to use them. A...
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Sickle cell anemia is a disorder where a certain type of hemoglobin — a compound found in red blood cells that is responsible for helping transport oxygen — is abnormally formed. This changes the shape of a person’s red blood cells from a circular...
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Many women who are breastfeeding and find themselves pregnant again are often told by friends, family members, and even their physicians that they need to wean right away. The supposed risks of breastfeeding while pregnant include an increased risk...
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Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is when a person subjects their partner to a pattern of threatening or controlling behavior. This may include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Sadly, 1 in 3 women in the United States...
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...5 weeks pregnant had an hcg test done yesterday and was told my levels are on the low side of 120 is that normal or should I be concerned of a miscarriage....
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For women with cystic acne—painful, deep, and reddened acne blemishes—the oral medication isotretinoin can provide a solution for clear skin. However, this medicine is known to cause birth defects in babies born to women who use it during...
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...I’m 5 weeks pregnant had an hcg test done yesterday and was told my levels are on the low side of 120 is that normal or should I be concerned of a miscarriage....
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I feel like my mind or body is playing cruel tricks on me. My last period was 9/16 and I have 32 day cycles. In July I had a miscarriage but have been ovulating and having normal periods since. I ovulated a few days later in October on the 6th. On...
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There’s no question that pregnant women who smoke are putting their unborn babies in danger. The negative consequences associated with smoking during pregnancy include ectopic pregnancy, problems with the placenta, preterm delivery, and...
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An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants and develops outside of the normal location in the uterus. This could be in a fallopian tube (97 percent of ectopic pregnancies are found here), on an ovary, on the cervix, or in even stranger...
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Most people are aware of the role vaccines play in helping to eradicate large-scale outbreaks of deadly diseases, but what about in pregnancy? Should vaccines be avoided when you’re pregnant? Or do you need them to protect your baby? The...
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Stillbirth is defined as the loss of a fetus after 20 weeks gestation. This heartbreaking outcome complicates approximately 1 in 160 pregnancies, with 25,000 occurring each year in the United States. Although we don’t always know what causes...
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For many people, a cup of coffee or tea in the morning is a must-have to get going. In fact, as many as 90 percent of the people in the world use caffeine in one form or another, and in the United States 80 percent of adults consume caffeine every...
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Food poisoning occurs when people eat or drink harmful microorganisms (bacteria, parasites, viruses), usually in contaminated food or drinking water. Food poisoning is especially important to avoid during pregnancy because the immune system is...
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Up until now, only one weight has really mattered: yours. Your Body Still waiting for your “baby bump”? You might have to wait a little longer. Your uterus now is about the size of a grapefruit and still below your pubic bone, so most of the...
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Parents are often devastated when they find out their newborn has a congenital birth defect. An uncommon cause of birth defects includes amniotic bands. Amniotic band sequence (ABS) involves a group of disorders that result in birth defects of the...
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Is it possible to get pregnant while on birth control? One mom-to-be wonders what effects the pill will have on her unborn child. Another mom is unsure about how to get vaccines for her children as they travel abroad this summer. See what our...
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This week, one hopeful mom-to-be wonders if her past abortion will hurt her chances of getting pregnant, while another mom is tired of being a human pacifier for her 9-month-old insomniac. Dear Bundoo is where we answer your parenting and...
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For most women, waiting until you miss your period (or just before it) to take a pregnancy test can feel like the longest two-week wait in the world. In this era of instant gratification, it seems strange to have to go this long without an answer,...
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On Jan. 6, a very special delivery happened at The Medical Center of Plano in Texas: a grandmother, who was acting as a gestational carrier (the more updated version of what we used to call a surrogate) for her very own daughter, delivered her...
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As if there aren’t already enough things to stress over in pregnancy—what to eat, what chemicals to avoid, etc.—adding in a pandemic takes worrying to a whole new level. And with the approval of three COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, this...
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a congenital connective tissue disorder that causes fragile bones and skeletal deformities. This disease affects one in every 5,000-10,000 infants. There does not seem to be an ethnic or racial preference. There are...
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First reported in Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019, coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has spread across the globe, with upwards of approximately 930,000 people infected and 46,000 deaths in more than a dozen countries (as of April 1 2020)....
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Opioids include prescription medications like oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl. While these may be prescribed for treating problems like kidney stones or for recovery after surgery, in general the goal is to use these drugs for a brief period of...
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Smoking cigarettes and pregnancy do not mix. While most expectant mothers know this, it can still be hard to quit. The good news is that many women find being pregnant is the final motivator they need to kick the habit. In fact, almost half of...
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Most people know that being exposed to lead is not healthy, but understanding how lead exposure affects pregnancy and developing babies might not be as straightforward. Since lead can easily cross the placenta into a growing baby’s bloodstream, and...
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Occasionally pregnant women may need to take pain medicine. This may be for a back injury, after recovering from surgery, or during a gallbladder attack. Usually, doctors and midwives will try to use medicine such as acetaminophen and heat or...
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Once you get a positive pregnancy test, you will probably start wondering how your new baby is going to affect all the aspects of your life. For women who work outside the home, many start to think about when to tell their bosses they are pregnant...
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During pregnancy, many women focus on their health and nutrition like never before, and rightly so: you want to feed your baby the very best nutrients possible! However, there are some foods you stay away from as they can carry an increased risk to...
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Welcome to Week 22! You’re now past the halfway mark, which hopefully has you feeling like you’re an old pro at this pregnancy thing (unless this isn’t your first baby, in which case you really might be a pro at it!). These are still the easy...