Everyone has heard the expression “biological clock” but there is a science behind this phrase. As a woman ages, her chances of conceiving a healthy child decrease. If you are 35 years of age or younger, there are numerous fertility treatments that fertility...
[ytp_video source=”UtDiNufSWns”] Women often begin their journey to building a family with an obstetrician (OB). Obstetricians are physicians who specialize in managing pregnancy, labor and post-childbirth. A woman often has a close relationship with her...
If you’re considering having a baby in the near future, you may already be thinking about baby names and nursery themes. Although choosing just the perfect name is an important part of the planning process, discussing your plans for pregnancy with a professional is...
An ectopic pregnancy occurs whenever an embryo attaches outside of a woman’s uterine cavity. Although difficult to estimate accurately, it has been reported that as many as 2 percent of pregnancies land in ectopic locations and 98 percent of ectopic pregnancies are...
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month has played a key role in making women aware of the importance of early detection and treatment. In 2016, more than 240,000 women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis, according to BreastCancer.org....
If you’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, the recent news coverage of the Zika virus — and its link to birth defects in infants born to mothers who have the virus — may be a concern for you. While there’s currently no vaccine to prevent the virus, there are...
