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May Is Preeclampsia Awareness Month

Preeclampsia is a common complication that typically occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy and, if left untreated, can result in serious complications for both mother and baby. Preeclampsia can…

Do Pregnant Women Need to Worry About Coronavirus?

In early 2020, the novel coronavirus outbreak was declared an international health emergency. As more and more cases were reported in the weeks that followed, it became clearer that we were on the…

What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

In the early stages of a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg is released from the fallopian tubes into the uterus, where it becomes attached to the uterine lining. There, it will grow and develop…

Symptoms and Treatments for Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign growths or lumps found on the smooth muscle in the wall of the uterus. Fibroids often appear during women’s child-bearing years and can be difficult to detect. While t…

Are You at Risk for Gestational Diabetes?

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes—a condition characterized by a significant increase in blood sugar levels—that develops during pregnancy. The condition is fairly common, as placenta hor…