Recent Pregnancy Blog | Doctors & Midwives PostsAsk Your Doctor, Not The Internetby Kimmama31 Aug 2009 08:29 PMIn the age of Google, pregnant women everywhere have themselves worried sick about diseases, complications, birth defects, and traumatic labor. Questions to Ask When Choosing a Caregiverby Kimmama18 Jul 2009 05:37 PMWhether you plan on giving birth with the assistance of an obstetrician, midwife or family practitioner, choosing your caregiver is an important decision. There are many different styles and methods of practice and stereotypes don't always hold true. Pregnant without Health Insuranceby Pattie Hughes12 Dec 2008 07:40 PMWomen find themselves pregnant and without health insurance to cover prenatal care or birth for a variety of reasons. For some, the cost of health insurance is not within the family's budget or the employer does not offer health benefits to employees. Why So Little is Known About Drug Safety in Pregnancyby Pattie Hughes30 Sep 2008 08:23 PMOne of the most common questions I hear and see asked in our forums is about the safety of medications during pregnancy. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone ask if a certain medicine is safe, I'd be too busy lying on my private island to be writing this blog. Have a Baby, Lose a Tooth?by Pattie Hughes31 Aug 2008 07:59 PM"Have a baby, lose a tooth" was a common saying in our grandmothers' day. During your pregnancy, you may hear this from an older family member. Is it one of those pregnancy myths or can it be true? This depends on who you ask. Do You Feel Well Informed by Your Health Care Provider?by Pattie Hughes19 Jul 2008 07:36 PMDo you feel well informed by your health care provider? Doctors and midwives vary from each other and among other professionals in their field in terms of patient communication and patient education. Are You Honest with Your Health Care Provider?by Pattie Hughes30 Jun 2008 06:40 AMDuring pregnancy, women often aren't totally honest with their doctors. Some withhold information or avoid questions out of fear. This ranges from small fibs about diet and exercise to more serious deception about smoking cigarettes, drinking and drug use during pregnancy. How is the Gender Determined by Ultrasound?by Pattie Hughes17 Nov 2007 08:19 PMUltrasound is quite effective for determining the gender of the baby. With an experienced ultrasound technician and good equipment, the gender is correct about 95% of the time. The only time there may be a problem is if the baby is shy. The Benefits of Chiropractic Care in Pregnancyby Pattie Hughes19 Oct 2007 08:41 PMThere are several benefits of chiropractic care for pregnant women. Visiting your chiropractor can help with some of the discomforts of pregnancy. The physical changes of pregnancy cause stress to the spine. This contributes to back pain. As labor approaches, the baby moves down into the pelvis. Talking to Your Doctor about Birthby Pattie Hughes25 Aug 2007 08:53 PMIt's a good idea for every pregnant woman to write a birth plan. Your birth plan spells out your wishes for labor, delivery and the period immediately following the baby's birth. This helps you focus on what you want and tells your coach and the medical staff how you want things handled. Recent Blog Comments EvaRose says... "I noticed that I had to stay hydrated during pregnancy or I would get headaches." |
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