Written by Dr. Caledonia Buckheit If you have a history of genital herpes and you’re pregnant, it’s completely normal to wonder whether herpes could affect your baby. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with genital herpes, you may also have questions about what it could mean for a future pregnancy. I frequently get these kinds of […]
Written By: Amanda Tattersall, MSN, WHNP-BC Preparing for a Scheduled C-Section So you’ve just been told at your prenatal appointment that you will likely need to be scheduled for a cesarean delivery (C-section). This may not have been part of your plan or what you expected for your pregnancy. Feelings of frustration, anxiety, and fear […]
Written by Dr. Joel M. Bernstien, M.D. Are Headaches Common in Pregnancy? Lots of women suffer with headaches in pregnancy, even if they were not “headache people” before they got pregnant. Fortunately, there are many safe and effective headache treatments in pregnancy available, including natural remedies and medications when necessary. Most headaches during pregnancy are […]
Author: Dr. Caledonia Buckheit It’s almost the Fourth of July—which means barbecues, sparklers, and (of course) fireworks. But if you’re pregnant, you might be wondering: Can my baby hear the fireworks? And even more importantly—is it safe? Let’s talk about what the research actually shows when it comes to sound in pregnancy—especially the loud, impulsive […]
A recent study from Denmark has sparked discussions about whether progesterone-containing intrauterine devices (IUDs) are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. IUDs are well-known as a safe and highly effective form of birth control. They offer additional benefits, like reducing heavy menstrual bleeding, cramps, and lowering the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers. […]
Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy have received a lot of attention both in the media and the medical community over the past couple of years. This class of medications, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, was initially developed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes; however, their benefits for weight loss has resulted in a sharp increase in popularity in recent months. Because of this, we are seeing higher numbers of women taking these drugs during their reproductive years. You might be wondering about GLP-1 agonist use yourself and how that pertains to TTC (trying to conceive) either now or in the near future. Let’s take a look at what we know.
