Recent reports show many pregnant women in the United States are not consuming fish in amounts recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In June of 2014, the FDA and the EPA revised their joint Fish Consumption Advice, Questions & Answers to encourage pregnant women, those who may … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Care
Keeping Baby Healthy: Non-Stress Test & Biophysical Profile
During your prenatal care the doctor may decide to run some tests to make sure your baby is thriving. Two of the most common tests that are performed are called the non-stress test and biophysical profile. These tests may be run either at your doctor’s office or at the hospital. Fetal Non-Stress … [Read more...]
Is it Safe for Me to Travel While Pregnant?
With the arrival of fall, many families are beginning to plan Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. For most women and many of our patients, holiday planning requires traveling to a not so close destination to see loved ones and friends. For our pregnant patients, this means the inevitable question … [Read more...]