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What is an Episiotomy?

An episiotomy is a type of surgical cut that is made at the vaginal opening during childbirth. Episiotomies are usually...

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

Are There Non-pharmacological Ways to Treat a Cold if I’m Pregnant?

Colds are common nuisances in pregnancy! Many women want to avoid taking unnecessary medications in pregnancy, and with...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Article Pregnancy

Can I Guess if I am having a boy or girl by the way I am Carrying?

One famous old wives’ tale is that how a woman’s belly is shaped has something to do with the sex of her baby. The...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Article Childbirth Pregnancy

Should I be Worried About Having a Bowel Movement While Giving Birth?

There are lots of things that you might worry about when having your baby: how will I know I am in labor? Will it hurt?...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Article Pregnancy

Can Wearing a Seatbelt be Harmful if I’m Pregnant?

Every time you get in a car, pregnant or not, you should wear a lap-shoulder belt. As your belly expands, it is...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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I Feel Like my Baby is Kicking my Bladder or Cervix—is This OK?

Depending on your baby’s position in the uterus, he or she may indeed be playing soccer with your bladder or cervix....

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Article Pregnancy

How is Placental Abruption Treated?

Placental abruption occurs in approximately 1 in 150 pregnancies. This is when the placenta prematurely separates from...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 4 min read
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I Have a Bump Near my Bottom That Gets Worse When I’m Constipated – What is It?

If you are pregnant and have noticed a bump near your anus that gets worse after straining, it is very likely to be...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 4 min read
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Article Pregnancy

Week-by-week Pregnancy (Weeks 27-40)

1. Week 27 Welcome to the third trimester (see what happens in the second trimester)! By now you may have gained about...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 26 min read
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Article Health Parenting Pregnancy

Should I Avoid Peanuts While Pregnant and Nursing to Prevent my Baby From Developing a nut Allergy?

According to some estimates, 8 percent of all children in the US have at least one identified food allergy. The peanut...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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The Effect of Pregnancy on Shoe Size

Pregnancy brings with it many changes to the body, some you may expect, others come as more of a surprise. A swollen...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • December 17, 2018 . 2 min read
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Article Miscarriage Pregnancy

10 Things that Increase the Risk of Miscarriage

Miscarriages are common, with 1 in 5 of all known pregnancies ending in miscarriage. Most of the time, miscarriage is...

  • Sophie Smith
  • November 14, 2018 . 5 min read
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