If you’re overweight, what are the issues with getting pregnant? How can it cause issues with complications in pregnancy, and in your baby’s future outcome? Learn more here.
Getting Pregnant While Overweight: The Risks
Cell-Free Fetal DNA Test: Very Accurate, Low Risk
What is the cell-free fetal DNA test? How can it help you detect Down Syndrome and other disorders, at minimal risk to the baby? Learn more about this modern advance in fetal genetic testing.
Smoking While Pregnant: How Much Is OK?
While you may be a habitual smoker, pregnancy is a special time when smoking will affect the fetus. How much smoking is OK while pregnant? And what are the risks of smoking during pregnancy?
Premature Birth: Chances of Baby Survival
A premature birth occurs before 36 weeks and occurs in 12% of pregnancies. Early-term is between 37-38 weeks, and full-term is 39 and beyond. Over the past decades, survival for preterm babies has increased dramatically due to improvements like assisted ventilation (lungs develop later in pregnancy). It’s a marvel that even babies born at 22 weeks still have a shot at survival. What are the specific chances of survival for each week of pregnancy? How likely is a baby to survive at 24 weeks, vs 26 weeks, and 28 weeks?
Genetic Testing During Pregnancy: The 3 Methods
Does it make sense for you to undergo genetic prenatal testing? What are the different ways you can do this, and what are their pros and cons? Learn the three methods of genetic testing here.
How to Delay Labor: How It’s Done Medically
If you go into labor early, you may need to medically delay labor to delay the risks of premature birth.
How to Detect Ovulation: 3 Proven Methods
Trying to conceive around the day of ovulation is critical to increasing your chances of getting pregnant. But how do you know when you’re ovulating? What are the best ways to detect ovulation? We cover three of the most common and accurate ways.
Can Hot Baths Cause Miscarriages?
Do hot baths really cause miscarriage? Learn the risks of hot baths and high temperatures when you’re pregnant.
Best Fish for Pregnancy: Ranked Best to Worst
You’ve heard that fish is good during pregnancy. But are all fish created equal? Which are the best fish for pregnancy? Is tuna good, or is it harmful? Learn all about eating fish while pregnancy here.
High Risk Pregnancy: 8 Conditions Explained
This scary chapter goes through major complications of pregnancy in the third trimester, their consequences, and treatments. Learn about the conditions of high risk pregnancy, including placenta previa, gestational diabetes, and placental abruption.