Pregnancy Complications

Did you know that any baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered preterm? A typical pregnancy is 40 gestational weeks, with day one…

Researchers use “crowd-sourcing” website to invite women to share what pregnancy is really like! For all that we know about pregnancy problems, we seem to…

Do you consider morning sickness is a pregnancy “rite of passage?” Here’s how to enjoy pregnancy when you’re not feeling well. It’s no secret that…

For expectant and new moms, it’s the unexpected that can quickly change the course of normal pregnancies—especially preeclampsia. Would you know the signs and symptoms…

The loss of a child at any point in time is devastating for all members of the family, but suffering a miscarriage early in pregnancy…

“Just relax and breathe easy.” We hear this all the time but if you’re one of the 20 million Americans—that’s 1 in 15—who suffer from…

Perhaps you’ve heard the term ectopic pregnancy but are unsure what it is. Ectopic pregnancy (EP) can be physically and emotionally devastating. So understanding your…

Use this plan to keep your blood sugar under control and minimize the impact of gestational diabetes on you and your baby. Gestational diabetes (GD)…

Every pregnant woman has multiple chemicals in her body, including some banned since the 1970s and others used in common products such as non-stick cookware,…

As a designated spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and an infant and child health advocate, Dr. Alanna Levine is a working mom who…

Learn the truth about preeclampsia Preeclampsia affects as many as 8% of all pregnancies. How much do you know about this leading cause of prematurity…

Ask any nurse who works with pregnant women what the top complaints are and you’ll quickly get a short list: fatigue, stuffy nose, leg and…

It’s hard enough to breathe at times during pregnancy, as your weight increases and your ever-expanding belly brings on shortness of breath. Add asthma into…

The 40 weeks of pregnancy are full of joyous moments, but there are often times a mommy-to-be’s comforting thoughts about her new baby can drift…

Just as it seems you’re finally dropping off to sleep you bolt upright, unable to breathe – your mouth and nose are as dry as…

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