Tue 16 Sep 2008
It is one of the most common symptoms during pregnancy, back pain. The pain isn’t isolated to one part of the back. Some women experience lower back pain, some middle back pain, others pain in their upper backs, and still others pain all over. Lower back pain is the most common form of back pain [Read the rest]
Mon 11 Feb 2008
Placenta previa occurs when the placenta is lying low in your uterus and is either right next to or covering the cervix. In a normal pregnancy the placenta would be near the top of the uterus, well away from the cervix. During your early ultrasounds your doctor will look to see where the placenta is [Read the rest]
Mon 21 Jan 2008
A new study conducted by Kaiser Permanente in California, and published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, shows a link between caffeine consumption and miscarriage risk. The study looked at over 1000 women, they were interviewed at an average of 10 weeks into their pregnancy. 16% of the women were found to have [Read the rest]
Thu 6 Sep 2007
When I tested high on my glucose screening test several weeks ago I immediately started looking up information on the glucose tolerance test that I would have to have. What I found was that there really isn’t a whole lot of information out there about gestational diabetes and the glucose tests that are done to [Read the rest]
Wed 29 Aug 2007
During a pregnancy you will experience many symptoms ranging from morning sickness early on to swollen feet and ankles later in the pregnancy. Every pregnant woman worries about the health of her pregnancy and baby, always wondering what each little symptom she feels means. It is a good idea to talk to your doctor throughout [Read the rest]
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