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What is Rhogam and why do Pregnant Women Need It?

Rhogam, or anti-D immune globulin, is an injection given to certain pregnant women. It\'s designed to help prevent...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Should you Really eat Your Placenta?

When Mad Men actress January Jones announced that she ate her own placenta after giving birth, she gave celebrity...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Should I Circumcise my Baby?

Male circumcision is the removal of some or all of the foreskin from a boy’s penis. The foreskin is the tissue that...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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Article Pregnancy

Who Will be in the Room During Labor?

After being in labor for what may feel like (or really is…) days, when it comes time to push and deliver your baby,...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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When Should I Stop Exercise During Pregnancy?

Many women are incorrectly informed that they should stop exercising in pregnancy or should only do so until a certain...

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

Can a Vasectomy be Used as a Form of Birth Control Right Away?

While a vasectomy is an excellent form of permanent birth control (pregnancy rates are less than 1 in 100), it is not...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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How do I Know When I’m in Labor?

When you are pregnant with your first baby, it is sometimes hard to know if the contractions you are feeling are true...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Is it oK to Have Acrylic Nails if I am Pregnant?

Many women who have acrylic nails wonder if it’s safe to continue using them once they find out they are pregnant. It...

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

What Happens if I am Attempting a Home Birth but Need to be Transferred to a Hospital?

While most women in the United States give birth in a hospital, some opt for a home birth. If complications arise, your...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 5 min read
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10 Things you Shouldn’t be Afraid to Ask Your oB/GYN

1. Yes, they\'ve heard it before. Let’s be honest: some things you experience during pregnancy may seem downright...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 22 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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