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When should I be concerned about my toddler or dog jumping on my pregnant belly?
Join Dr. Sterling as she addresses a common concern among expectant mothers: abdominal trauma during pregnancy. She explains when you should be concerned about incidents such as your dog jumping up on you or your toddler bumping your belly, reassuring you that in most cases, there’s nothing to worry about. Gain valuable insights to navigate…
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Navigating Birth Trauma and Complications
A sit down with Dr. Sterling to discuss topics most important to you during postpartum. This discussion focused complications during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, common experiences, what you can do about them and the resources available. Resources:https://www.postpartum.net/https://openpathcollective.org/https://www.marchofdimes.org/https://grahamsfoundation.org/https://www.preeclampsia.org/
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Understanding Prodromal Labor: AKA Slow Labor
Prodromal labor does not have an exact medical definition. However, what most people are referring to when they talk about prodromal labor are painful and irregular contractions that occur at the end of pregnancy and do not dilate the cervix. Once contractions cause cervical dilation* these are considered labor contractions. Prodromal labor can last for…
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Restless Leg Syndrome Keeping You Up?: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
The Definition Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is characterized by an urge to move the legs when at rest. This urge is relieved by the movement but often only if it continues. It is often accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling in the legs. Symptoms are often worse in the evening and commonly interfere with sleep. The…
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Understanding Aspirin Use During Pregnancy: Benefits, Risks, and Recommendations
Low-dose aspirin is typically recommended to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia in those with elevated risk. However, there are a few other scenarios that may prompt your provider to recommend or discuss low-dose aspirin with you.
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Managing High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
See also “Blood Pressure Issues in Pregnancy” video
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Introducing Solids while Breastfeeding
In this insightful video, our resident lactation consultant, Sabrina, joins us once again to discuss an important milestone in your baby’s development: introducing solid foods. As parents, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with conflicting information and advice, especially when it comes to feeding our little ones. But fear not! Sabrina is here to guide us…
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Comprehensive Guide to Antenatal Testing: What Expectant Parents Need to Know
Technically the broad term antenatal testing just means any type of testing that occurs in pregnancy (antepartum= before birth), however what most people are talking about when they say antenatal testing is a specific type of fetal surveillance called outpatient antenatal fetal surveillance. There are 3 main types of antenatal fetal surveillance: Antenatal Fetal Surveillance…
