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PREGNANCY DURING COVID 19 Apr 20th, 2020

Is The Coronavirus Affecting Pregnant Women? Pregnant women have been placed on the vulnerable group. In addition to the CDC guidelines for the Coronavirus, it is important to keep a strong immune system. Please follow the updates directly from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and as much as possible...

CORONAVIRUS, KEEP YOUR BODY AND MIND HEALTHY Apr 20th, 2020

5 ways to protect myself against the Corona virus? Wear a mask properly and DO NOT touch your face even with the gloves you wear to protect your hands. Keep your hands clean as the virus may last up to 3 days on any surface and anything you touch can...

The 3 Most Important Factors to Know about Contraception Feb 7th, 2020

Anatomy of getting pregnant: The vaginal opening is the door to the journey of conception. Once semen enters the vagina, the sperm begins its journey towards the cervix of the uterus traveling 6 inches to the egg residing in the fallopian tube. If one sperm enters the egg, the process...

How Do I Improve My Chances of Getting Pregnant? Jul 29th, 2019

In order to get pregnant optimal ovulation, anatomy, sperm, and timing are critical factors. Infertility is the inability to get pregnant after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. The causes can equally vary between men and women. The chances of getting pregnant progressively increase from 20% at 1 month to...

5 Good Reasons to Manage Gestational Diabetes during pregnancy Mar 18th, 2019

What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational Diabetes happens when the maternal insulin is not able to optimally process the sugar (blood glucose) present in the blood stream during pregnancy. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas and used as the key that opens the cells so glucose can be converted in to...

Why is Flossing Important During Pregnancy? Mar 19th, 2018

Why is Flossing important during pregnancy?Taking good care of your teeth may help avoid preterm birth (baby born prior to 37/40 weeks), low birth weight (baby born less than 5 pounds 8 ounces), gum disease, and the increase risk for clots.Is it safe to floss during pregnancy?Flossing is an interdental cleaner mainly...

How to Pick the Best Doctor to Deliver my Baby Naturally and Avoid a C-section? Mar 5th, 2018

How to pick the best doctor, the best OB, to deliver my baby via natural delivery?What is important to know about the obstetrician doctor, OB?Years of experienceRatingsLocationHospital affiliationsC-section rateWhat else makes the best doctor for my pregnancy, my prenatal care, and my delivery?There are 4 P’s that can improve your...