Sexually transmitted disease (STD) detection and treatment is important in all reproductive stages, pregnant or not pregnant. In fact, comprehensive prenatal care should include STD testing.1 If sexually transmitted infections are left untreated, they can lead to negative health outcomes for both mother and baby.2...
First Stop: A Look Back at the History of Vaccines When you hear the word “vaccine” Edward Jenner may not be the first person that pops into your head, but it can be argued he should be. We have Edward Jenner to thank for the world’s...
Sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Often our minds immediately shift to our waking activities, such as exercise and a healthy diet, as the path to a healthy life. However, sleep is very important in keeping us healthy day-to-day. This doesn’t change...
What does it test for? Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test that is most commonly used to determine if your developing baby has certain health conditions, such as birth defects or genetic and chromosomal abnormalities. While screenings may tell you if your baby is more at risk...
You may think you know all there is to know about taking a pregnancy test. I mean, how hard could it be, right? Well, what you don’t know may surprise you! Follow along below to test your knowledge. What it tests for: Pregnancy tests (urine or...
By now you’ve probably heard that you should breastfeed your baby, when able, instead of using formula. But, do you know the specific conferred health benefits of breastfeeding? As August is National Breastfeeding Month, what better time to dive into all the benefits of breastfeeding? Let’s...
Proper prenatal nutrition standards are constantly evolving. As new research emerges, we learn more and more about what the female body needs to support a healthy pregnancy. A recent study commissioned by the Food Standards Agency in the United Kingdom found that women who take...
Are you seeing red? February is not only known for Valentine’s Day, but it is also Heart Health Month. What better time to learn about the changes that occur with the cardiovascular system during pregnancy than now? It’s no secret that the different systems of...
We’re all familiar with trimesters 1, 2, and 3, but what about trimester 0? Trimester 0 is the time before becoming pregnant in which proper preconception care and counseling should be obtained. Your overall health is important long before conception, as a preventative measure to...
As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, that only means one thing: winter, along with flu season, is creeping up. As a pregnant woman, you may be asking yourself, should I get a flu shot? Is it safe for my baby? The answer...