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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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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…
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Pain Medications in Pregnancy: What’s Considered Safe
Understanding why you are experiencing pain is an important step in treating it. Since there aren’t perfect options for pain medication in pregnancy, alternative pain relief might be needed. The treatment alternatives available will be dependent on the cause of the pain. Headaches, back and joint pain, and various illnesses can all lead pregnant people…
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Antibiotics in Pregnancy: Are they safe?
Antibiotics are prescribed during pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. Urinary tract infections are some of the most common infections diagnosed in pregnancy. As with any medication in pregnancy, safety depends on the dosage, when in your pregnancy you take it, and the possible side effects. Since there is a considerable body of data addressing antibiotic…
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CMV in Pregnancy: What You Should Know
CMV stands for cytomegalovirus, a common virus that can affect people of all ages. One in three children will have the virus by age five and over half of the adult population will have the virus by age 40. For people with healthy immune systems, the virus rarely presents with symptoms. If mild symptoms occur,…
