Question: I heard on TikTok that Mucinex can help you get pregnant. Is that true? If I take Mucinex, will it affect my birth control Answer from Danielle Hicks, APRN-NP, Obstetrics and Gynecology.

From battling hormone issues and obesity to undergoing life-changing weight-loss surgery that helped her conceive, the path to motherhood has been an extraordinary journey for Melissa Lederer, RN.

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.

Scheduling an appointment with an obstetrician or gynecologist isn’t always about pelvic exams and Pap smears.

Question: Is it possible to have twins if they don't run in my family? Answered by maternal-fetal medicine specialist Maggie Kuhlmann, MD.

I'm pregnant for the first time and I have pain in the upper left side by my ribs – is this normal?

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.

Welcoming a new baby can be one of your most joyful and memorable experiences. But the days and weeks after can be overwhelming as you learn how to care for your new infant and juggle your new role alongside many other responsibilities.

Join OB-GYN Melissa Ann Mathes, MD, as she discusses coping with the emotional stress of infertility and the next steps.