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Changes Accompanying Pregnancy

Pregnancy causes the body to undergo a number of changes, some expected, and others more of a surprise. In this...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • May 1, 2019 . 7 min read
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What is Rhesus Disease?

Rhesus disease is also known as Haemolytic Disease of the Foetus and Newborn (HDFN). It is a condition caused by an...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • March 26, 2019 . 5 min read
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Amniocentesis: Understanding the risk, benefits, and timing

Amniocentesis is when a doctor uses a long needle to penetrate the amniotic sac and remove a sample of fluid. ...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • March 23, 2019 . 3 min read
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PCOS and Pregnancy

Having Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can make it difficult to conceive. In fact, PCOS is one of the main causes of...

  • Dr. Kate Dudek
  • March 19, 2019 . 4 min read
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Do I Need a Calcium Supplement if I’m Pregnant?

Calcium is an essential mineral for pregnant women. As your baby develops, your body will supply between 50 and 330 mg...

  • Bundoo®
  • March 5, 2019 . 2 min read
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8 Myths About the flu in Pregnancy: Debunked

For many women, pregnancy is a time when they scrutinize everything that goes into their body for the sake of their...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • February 21, 2019 . 4 min read
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How Giving Birth can Cause Postpartum Thyroiditis

Postpartum thyroiditis is a condition that results in inflammation of the thyroid gland after giving birth. The...

  • Bundoo®
  • February 14, 2019 . 2 min read
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10 Tips for Coping When Your Pregnancy or Delivery Doesn’t go as Planned

Unfortunately, complications do arise over the course of some pregnancies. Issues like gestational diabetes,...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 31, 2019 . 5 min read
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How to Avoid Food Poisoning During Pregnancy

Food poisoning occurs when people eat or drink harmful microorganisms (bacteria, parasites, viruses), usually in...

  • Susan Zogheib, MHS, RD, LDN
  • January 24, 2019 . 3 min read
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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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What is a Birth Plan?

If you are pregnant and planning for your delivery, you may or may not have heard of birth plans. A birth plan is...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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What is a Forceps/Vacuum Delivery?

Deliveries that are performed with a vacuum extractor or forceps are referred to as “operative deliveries.” They...

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