Today, I want to write to you about acetaminophen in pregnancy, a discussion that has been brought to the forefront by recent product recalls of Tylenol® and combination products containing Tylenol. This recall has baffled and confused my own patients, and many others, regarding the safety of swallowing this simple pain reliever. We should be […]
Having a baby is an wonderful blessing. Sadly, 10% of couples who are trying to conceive have fertility challenges. Meeting with a fertility professional may help, but not everyone wishes their child conceived through medicines or unnatural methods. In addition, infertility treatments can be extremely high-priced, and they are physically and also psychologically exhausting. If […]
Have you been trying to conceive since the previous few months? If yes then you must be expecting to experience the first signs of pregnancy in a few days. Though these early pregnancy symptoms vary from one woman to another; there are some first signs of pregnancy that are generally experienced by all women in […]
One of the most awaited weeks of pregnancy is pregnancy week 18. During this week, you would be able to know the sex of your baby with the help of an ultrasound. Other than the sex, through an ultrasound, you can also check the development of your baby, the placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid, gestational […]
Weight gain during pregnancy is inevitable. A pregnant woman needs to pack on a few extra pounds to ensure the health of her unborn child and herself. Depending on your pre-pregnancy weight it is recommended that a pregnant woman gain between 15 to 40 pounds during pregnancy. However, gaining too much weight or not enough […]