If you’re pregnant and have noticed your heart racing, fluttering, or skipping beats, you’re not alone. Palpitations and changes in heart rate are common experiences during pregnancy. While these sensations can be alarming, they’re often a normal part of your body’s adaptation to pregnancy, but that doesn’t mean they should be dismissed without proper evaluation.…

If you’ve experienced a placental abruption during pregnancy, you’re not alone. This serious pregnancy complication affects thousands of families each year. While the experience can be frightening and sometimes traumatic, understanding what happened and what it means for your future can be an important part of healing and preparing for subsequent pregnancies. What Is Placental…

If you’ve recently been told that you have placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), you’re likely feeling worried and wondering what this means for you and your baby. This article aims to provide you with comprehensive, evidence-based information about this condition, what to expect, and how it will be managed by your healthcare team. What is Placenta…

Learning that you have placenta previa during your pregnancy can be concerning and frightening. This comprehensive guide aims to help you understand what placenta previa is, what it means for your pregnancy, and what to expect moving forward. What Is Placenta Previa? Placenta previa occurs when the placenta attaches low in the uterus and partially…

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a low-lying placenta, you’re likely feeling concerned and wondering what this means for your pregnancy. This article aims to provide clear, evidence-based information about this condition, including how common it is, what happens as your pregnancy progresses, and what you can expect going forward. What Is a Low-Lying Placenta?…

Learning that there might be something unusual about your placenta can be concerning. Whether you’ve just been told about a normal placental position you don’t fully understand or you’ve been diagnosed with a placental condition, this guide will help you make sense of what’s happening and what it might mean for your pregnancy. What Is…

If you’ve recently been told that you have a velamentous cord insertion or vasa previa, you likely have many questions and concerns. Learning about any complication during pregnancy can be overwhelming, but having accurate information can help you understand what to expect and how it might affect your pregnancy. This article aims to provide comprehensive,…

If you’ve been told that your pregnancy involves an umbilical cord abnormality, you likely have many questions about what this means for you and your baby. This comprehensive article aims to help you understand these conditions, their potential implications, and what to expect during the remainder of your pregnancy. What Is the Umbilical Cord? The…

TABLE OF CONTENTS > Introduction> Common Skin Changes>Pregnancy Specific Dermatoses>Managing Common Concerns>Quick Reference Product Guide>Self-Care Routines>Q&A with Skin Expert By Noa Sterling, M.D., FACOG and Becca Chibnall, M.D., FAAD Pregnancy transforms your body in countless ways, and your skin is no exception. From the celebrated “pregnancy glow” to less welcome changes like stretch marks and persistent…