Category: Prenatal
ACOG Update: COVID-19 Vaccination Recommended During Pregnancy
The safety of patients and their babies continue to be our top priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the extensive research of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), we at Southdale ObGyn are supporting their recommendation that all pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19. We
Eating for Two? Here’s What You Need!
Providing the best for your baby starts with prenatal nutrition. Understanding the importance of certain vitamins and nutrients and where to get them will help you and your baby thrive together. What does good prenatal nutrition look like? Growing and nurturing another life in your uterus has to require some pretty drastic diet changes, right?
An Expectant Mother’s Guide to Preeclampsia and HELLP
Pregnancy brings a multitude of changes to your body — swelling, weight gain and discomfort to name a few. While most changes are signs of a normal pregnancy, some may be signs of a complication. Medical News Today declares preeclampsia the most common complication to occur in pregnancies, and roughly 10 to 20 percent of
Updated 8/30/21 Everyone 12 years of age and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Eligibility has rapidly expanding for COVID-19 vaccination as supply increases. To find out more about getting vaccinated now, visit Stay Safe MN: Who’s Getting Vaccinated. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, talk to your provider and read
Exercising During a Pregnancy? Let’s Get Moving!
Questions about prenatal exercise are common for obstetricians to receive from both first-time and experienced moms. A pregnant woman with a protruding belly running on an elliptical may paint an unusual picture in your mind, but we’re here to tell you that it is completely normal and even beneficial! Here are some common questions and
