You may have heard of doctors recommending bed rest during pregnancy if they are concerned about a health condition that could cause complications or premature labor. Today, “bed rest,” or minimizing physical activity, is no longer recommended for most patients during pregnancy.
When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be excited and anxious about your delivery day. Even though your due date is three to four weeks away, you may already have a hospital bag packed.
Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person infected with the organism responsible for syphilis (Treponema pallidum) transmits that infection to the fetus via the placenta. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a tenfold increase in congenital syphilis in the past 10 years.
Being told you have a high-risk pregnancy can seem scary, but it's just a way for doctors to make sure that you and your baby get the attention you need. While you may need extra care and monitoring, most expecting mothers make it through their pregnancies with little to no complications.
Recently, a new drug called zuranolone became the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration developed specifically for treating postpartum depression.
Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the most exciting times. But when is a pregnancy considered “high risk?” Read on to learn more and see how to promote a healthy pregnancy.