October 15th is the national day of pregnancy and infant loss remembrance.  It is a day that allows us all to take a moment from our busy lives to recognize the loss of life during or after a pregnancy.  For those who have experienced these losses, I know you probably think about it on a […]

Even with traffic, it is likely around 10 contractions (if you are in active labor) on the drive from Wakemed North to Wakemed on New Bern Ave.  As I mentioned in my prior blog post, we very much want to take care of you during the pregnancy, the delivery, and the postpartum time frame. Here […]

A recent study identifying an association between autism and induction of labor that was published in the August issue of JAMA Pediatrics has gained a lot of media and patient attention.  Almost every major news outlet worldwide has featured an article this week citing the findings of a study conducted locally at the Duke Center […]

Stress is almost universal. Whether from a single situation or you find yourself stressed out by work, family, relationships…stress can’t be avoided. Certainly, stress can take its toll on your body, both physically and emotionally. And research shows that there are levels of certain hormones that vary when people are under stress. But can these […]

There are more old wives’ tales about conception and pregnancy than probably any other event in health and medicine. Here are some of the conception myths I hear most often, as well as the facts that debunk them. Myth # 1:You can’t exercise while trying to conceive.In general, exercise is healthy and will not affect […]

Typically, we are taught that the so-called “fertile window” includes the day a woman starts to ovulate, plus the 5 days prior. And the likelihood that sex will lead to pregnancy is greatest within the last 2 to 3 days before ovulation. With that being said, I’m sure you’re wondering when exactly you ovulate.  For […]