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Decoding PAPP-A Value: Understanding Its Role in Pregnancy
PAPP-A is part of the first trimester genetic screening test. The first trimester screen is a blood test performed on the pregnant person and is often done in with an ultrasound called a nuchal translucency scan. The blood test measures specific analytes, or chemicals, including beta human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A),…
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What do you need to breastfeed with Sabrina Barber IBCLC
Sabrina Barber is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is the owner of Motherly Love Lactation Services and provides breastfeeding support that empowers families to feed their babies with confidence.
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Testing for GBS in Pregnancy: The Numbers
GBS, or Group Beta Streptococcus, is a type of bacteria that may colonize* different parts of the body. Between 15-40% of birthing people will be colonized with GBS in their gastrointestinal and genital tracts. In the United States we routinely test for GBS between 36-37 weeks of pregnancy using a small swab at the entry…
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Get More Sleep with a Newborn
Grace Kaplan is an emerging leader in Pediatric Sleep Consulting both from her professional certified training and as a proud mom of two young girls. Originally from Milwaukee, Grace is now the Owner of Sleeping Gracefully, a company based in Raleigh, NC, serving families across the United States, seeking sleep support for infants, toddlers, and…
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Navigating Health Care as a Black Woman and Birth Worker
Erika Davis of WholeBody Pregnancy Resources:
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Stretch marks and Hyperpigmentation in Pregnancy
Becca Joy Chibnall, M.D. board-certified dermatologist Resources:
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Thyroid Levels in Pregnancy
The thyroid is a small gland in the front of your neck that produces hormones to regulate your body’s use of energy. Since energy is needed for all your organs to function properly, that makes it vitally important during pregnancy. Your baby will rely on your supply of thyroid hormones for development of a healthy…
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Anembryonic Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
An anembryonic pregnancy is a type of early pregnancy loss (EPL). This occurs when there is an empty gestational sac in the uterus, with no embryo growing inside. A gestational sac is the small sac of fluid that first forms inside the uterus (and can be seen by ultrasound around 4.5-5 weeks gestation). Normally, there…
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction: When Baby is Measuring Small
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) is a condition characterized by a baby measuring smaller than expected for his/her gestational age. The condition is usually detected via ultrasound and shows either symmetrical IUGR, where the baby’s entire body is measuring small, or asymmetrical IUGR, where certain measurements are below average and others are not. It can be…
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Postpartum Hemorrhage: Management & Expectations
It’s expected and normal to have some bleeding after a delivery, whether it is a vaginal or cesarean birth, and the body is typically able to accommodate this loss. Postpartum hemorrhage occurs when bleeding after delivery (within 24 hours) is greater than or equal to 1,000 mL or when blood loss leads to symptoms of…
