Category: Prenatal

What is Influenza? Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory disease that is not the same as the “stomach flu.” Flu is caused by a virus that attaches to the nose, throat and lungs. Getting the flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than in women who are not pregnant. When you

Today, pregnant women have many choices, and the core of all of these is to have a healthy baby. While there are different options available to create a unique birth experience, it is important to understand that you and your baby’s health should always be the top priority. Although women have been giving birth for thousands of years, it is medical advances and resources that have made birth much

From the moment you became pregnant, how many times have you thought “How come no one told me about this?” The morning sickness that may actually be all-day sickness. The excessive discharge. The itchy stomach. The ultra-sensitive (and um, already leaky) nipples. You probably found yourself Googling a variety of “strange” events, just to find out that they’re totally normal.   Before

Nothing quite thrusts you in the realities of pregnancy as quick as morning sickness does. Just after the excitement of seeing a positive pregnancy test comes the discomfort of morning sickness.  What is Morning Sickness?  Morning sickness, which is nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, affects the majority of women. Around 50% of women experience vomiting, and 70% of women experience nausea.1 (And some

Medical marijuana may be legal here in Minnesota, but that doesn’t mean it is safe for your pregnancy. Historically, pregnant women have been advised to abstain from all recreational drug use, tobacco use, and alcohol use, and that is still true today.  Increasingly, more women are inquiring about the use of medical marijuana and CBD (cannabidiol) oil during pregnancy. CBD oil, the

For all women, the birth of their baby is the beginning of an exciting and challenging journey into motherhood. Too often new moms may forget that they are still in both physical and emotional recovery from the pregnancy and delivery. These first 6-8 weeks are now being recognized as the “fourth trimester”. Providing support postpartum

Having a miscarriage can be a very difficult and emotional time. Many women have experienced these losses as up to 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. It is important to spend time with you health care provider discussing your miscarriage. We are there to be emotionally supportive, answer all your questions, provide information and

Updated: September 7, 2017 Obesity has increased significantly in the United States over the last several decades.  This has been true across all age groups including women of reproductive age. Over 30% of reproductive age women are obese (as defined by a BMI or body mass index of >30) and almost 60% are overweight or

Your baby is finally on the way and it’s time to get to the hospital. Did you pack your overnight bag? Here are some helpful hints on packing your bag for the hospital stay and bringing home baby. We recommend packing a bag about two weeks before your due date. For Mom:  Any toiletries that