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Changes Accompanying Pregnancy

Pregnancy causes the body to undergo a number of changes, some expected, and others more of a surprise. In this...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • May 1, 2019 . 6 min read
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What is Rhesus Disease?

Rhesus disease is also known as Haemolytic Disease of the Foetus and Newborn (HDFN). It is a condition caused by an...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • March 26, 2019 . 4 min read
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Amniocentesis: Understanding the risk, benefits, and timing

Amniocentesis is when a doctor uses a long needle to penetrate the amniotic sac and remove a sample of fluid. ...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • March 23, 2019 . 2 min read
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PCOS and Pregnancy

Having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can make it difficult to conceive. In fact, PCOS is one of the main causes of...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • March 19, 2019 . 3 min read
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Do I Need a Calcium Supplement if I’m Pregnant?

Calcium is an essential mineral for pregnant women. As your baby develops, your body will supply between 50 and 330 mg...

  • Bundoo®
  • March 5, 2019 . 2 min read
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8 Myths About the flu in Pregnancy: Debunked

For many women, pregnancy is a time when they scrutinize everything that goes into their body for the sake of their...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • February 21, 2019 . 3 min read
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How Giving Birth can Cause Postpartum Thyroiditis

Postpartum thyroiditis is a condition that results in inflammation of the thyroid gland after giving birth. The...

  • Bundoo®
  • February 14, 2019 . 2 min read
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10 Tips for Coping When Your Pregnancy or Delivery Doesn’t go as Planned

Unfortunately, complications do arise over the course of some pregnancies. Issues like gestational diabetes,...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 31, 2019 . 4 min read
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How to Avoid Food Poisoning During Pregnancy

Food poisoning occurs when people eat or drink harmful microorganisms (bacteria, parasites, viruses), usually in...

  • Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN
  • January 24, 2019 . 2 min read
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When a Traumatic Birth Leads to PTSD

When a woman thinks of her perfect birth experience, it may include scenarios like going into labor spontaneously,...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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CDC Updates Zika Pregnancy Guidelines as Virus Spreads in the US

The Zika virus is quickly becoming a major medical concern for women of childbearing age in the United States. The...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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What is a Postpartum Hemorrhage?

Defined as the loss of more than 500 mL of blood after a vaginal delivery or 1 liter of blood after a C-section,...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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