So, your bundle of joy will not make an appearance until after the New Year. This means you’ll be dealing with your pregnancy during the holidays-— adding another stressor to the already hectic time of parties, cooking and holiday shopping. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By taking our advice and avoiding these five…
Just because your blood sugar has always been normal, doesn’t mean you can’t develop gestational diabetes. In fact, gestational diabetes often occurs in women who don’t normally have diabetes. About 10% of all American pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. Managing the disease is key to ensuring a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby. But…
While pregnancy brings joyful expectation about meeting your little one for the first time, it also brings challenges. One of those is constipation and pregnancy. This is very common and affects roughly 39% of expectant mothers. However, the good news is that there are some simple, safe and effective solutions for constipation relief during pregnancy. We’ll…
When you’re planning to have a baby, most of the attention goes toward things that happen after you conceive. There’s prenatal appointments, birthing classes and getting the nursery together. You may scroll through baby books for name ideas or start creating your birth plan. But there are important steps you should take before you get…
It’s much more than the “baby blues.” The term “baby blues” doesn’t convey the extreme anxiety, crying spells, mood swings and severe depression that can occur after giving birth. These are symptoms of postpartum depression. The signs of postpartum depression can begin within two to three days after you’ve given birth. But how long does…
Postpartum bleeding is normal. It’s called lochia, and it’s the tissue that lines the uterus when you were pregnant. At first, lochia discharge may be similar to the bleeding you have during your period. However, through your postpartum recovery, the lochia will change in color and consistency. Many women have asked us about this postpartum bleeding,…
Healthy weight gain during pregnancy depends upon how much you weighed when you initially got pregnant. By measuring your body mass index or BMI (your height and body fat as it relates to your weight), you can determine where to start when calculating what is the right amount of weight to gain. Not sure about your…
Whenever possible, our goal is to have a safe, vaginal delivery. However, there are times when the health of the mother and/or baby requires a C-section. Our decision to continue with this procedure is based upon deciding the best approach based on each individual situation. Our obstetricians get a lot of questions in our office…
Your first prenatal doctor visit is an important time for us to evaluate your pregnancy so we can start a care plan tailored just for you. We understand that you may have many questions when it comes to prenatal care, and often pregnancy can feel overwhelming. You may not even realize what questions you should ask….
High-risk pregnancies carry their own special set of challenges—and you should never face those challenges alone. We care for women with high-risk pregnancies, working closely with high-risk OBGYN doctors who specialize in maternal fetal medicine. We consult with these doctors through the UNC or Duke health care system and work with them to co-manage these…
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