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.
Choosing a birth control method is an important, personal decision. Because there are so many different methods, it’s tough to know which side effects are typical or mythical.
Recently, a new drug called zuranolone became the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration developed specifically for treating postpartum depression.
A gynecologic oncologist is a physician trained in obstetrics and gynecology. They also have specialized training in gynecologic oncology. Gynecologic oncologists treat patients with cancer of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and peritoneum (lining of the abdominal cavity).
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.
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a biomarker screening test to identify patients at high risk of severe preeclampsia, a serious condition characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage. Preeclampsia affects around 5% to 8% of pregnancies.
Looking for an early sign you may be pregnant? Light bleeding or spotting after conception, also known as implantation bleeding, is an early and normal sign of pregnancy.
