10 Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Call Your Doctor About
Pregnancy can bring on a wide range of symptoms from cravings and “the glow” to morning sickness and of course, weight gain. While most are merely uncomfortable, others may indicate a potential complication. It’s important to be aware of what pregnancy symptoms you should call your doctor about right away: 1. Extreme fatigue or dizziness While … Continue reading 10 Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Call Your Doctor About
6 Options to Relieve Labor Pain
One of the common misconceptions about labor and delivery involves the various pain relief options that are available. In particular, many first-time moms might assume that the options include epidural or no epidural. But, there are various other medication and non-medication forms for pain management. Each woman has a different threshold for pain and reacts … Continue reading 6 Options to Relieve Labor Pain
6 Tips for Protecting Your Newborn from School Germs
The school year is back in full swing. Unfortunately, just as you’re settling into your new routine, the back-to-school crud is likely to rear its ugly head especially as temperatures slowly begin to cool and flu season approaches. On average, elementary school children get eight to 12 colds or cases of the flu each school … Continue reading 6 Tips for Protecting Your Newborn from School Germs
Struggling to Get Pregnant? You are Not Alone.
If you have been struggling to get pregnant, know that you are not alone. Believe it or not, one out of every eight couples in the United States have trouble conceiving. Infertility can be the result of both men and women and has a variety of causes. Read on to learn more about the causes … Continue reading Struggling to Get Pregnant? You are Not Alone.
NovaSure: Is It Right for You?
Heavy periods can take a serious toll on a woman’s life. Fortunately, there is a quick and effective solution to this issue. NovaSure endometrial ablation is a one-time procedure that’s designed to remove the uterine lining or endometrium, which is what causes heavy bleeding. This procedure can be completed in only five minutes and does … Continue reading NovaSure: Is It Right for You?
Exercise During Pregnancy
Whether you were physically active prior to pregnancy, or if you are interested in a healthy lifestyle change while expecting, you may have questions in regards to safe exercise during pregnancy. Here at Raleigh Ob/GYN Centre, we actually encourage pregnant women to exercise if they were physically active before they got pregnant. By exercising throughout … Continue reading Exercise During Pregnancy