Articles for Pregnant Women

Prenatal Care

Stress Test vs. Non-Stress Test

Discussing the differences between a stress test and a non-stress test.

What is a Biophysical Profile?

Definition of a biophysical profile.

Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is medical procedure in which a doctor inserts a needle through the pregnant mother’s abdominal wall and draws fluid from the amniotic sac.

Glucose Tolerance Test

Gestational diabetes occurs in some pregnant women and the glucose tolerance test should determine if you have gestational diabetes.

What is a midwife?A midwife provides support during and after labor and delivery, and can also help monitor the health of mother and child throughout pregnancy. Midwives go back hundreds of years and it was common to have a midwife present during childbirth. Midwives handle normal deliveries but often call on obstetricians to help if complications arise during child birth. ...
Problems To Tell Your Doctor AboutWhile pregnancy can bring with it some interesting changes, there are some signs that might signify a problem. In the event you experience any of the below, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Substance Use by Pregnant Women Can Endanger BabyWhen a person decides to drink alcohol or use drugs, that person puts himself or herself at risk for problems that can range from nausea and addiction to death. However, when a pregnant woman uses alcohol or drugs, she also places her unborn child at risk for numerous serious problems, which may be irreversible.
Governmental Responses to Pregnant Women Who Use Alcohol or Other DrugsBackground
Throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s the media gave extraordinary coverage to the war on drugs. News reports were typically presented in extremely alarmist terms, reporting crack as "‘a plague’ that was ‘eating away at the fabric of America.& ...
What Should You Tell Your Doctor?In order to ensure the best health care, it is very important to disclose everything which might affect your health or your baby's.
Hospital ChecklistIt is always a good idea to pack for the hospital experience in advance, as pregnancies do not always give you time to pack! The following is a list of items you may want to consider bringing to the hospital: