Is caffeine harmful to a pregnancy? How much can you safely have?
British Medical Journal published a study of 2,635 low-risk pregnant patients, their caffeine consumption amounts, and pregnancy outcomes. The results were pretty interesting. The study was...
View ArticlePregnant ladies. Have you come in for your flu vaccine yet?
It’s not too late for the flu vaccine for this year! The flu vaccine in pregnancy has been shown to benefit both the pregnant woman and the fetus in a few different ways. Duke University did a study...
View ArticlePregnant? You need a Tdap!
Tdap is a vaccine–containing tetanus and pertussis. A new immunization schedule recommends that a dose of the Tdap vaccine be given to all women during each pregnancy, whether or not she has received...
View ArticleWanting to conceive?
If you are a woman wanting to conceive, there is no evidence that taking antioxidant supplements will improve your fertility. Research was compiled from 28 trials with over 3500 women attending...
View ArticlePregnant mothers are encouraged to eat peanut butter
Yes. It was found that consumption of peanuts and tree nuts during pregnancy may prevent their children from developing nut allergies. The study supports the thought that early allergen exposure...
View ArticleThe Zika Virus: What to know?!
How long has this infection been around? The Zika virus has been in the news recently. But, it is not new. It was first isolated from a monkey in 1947 in Uganda. Then there was an outbreak in...
View ArticleDoes exercise increase miscarriage?
Regular exercise for up to seven or more hours per week is NOT associated with increased rates of miscarriage in the first or second trimester. Woman can do low or high-intensity exercise including...
View ArticlePreconception counseling
Preconception counseling. Often preconception counseling is not done, as half of pregnancies are unplanned. But, when I have a woman come to the office to discuss what she should do in anticipation of...
View ArticlePregnancy tips from a family physician (and mom of 3)
Pregnancy tips from a family physician (and mom of 3) I delivered babies for over 23 years and continue to see women of childbearing-age daily. What advice would I like to give you? Take a prenatal...
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