by Kathryn Rally | Apr 4, 2014 | Health/Safety, Infections
Just as oligohydramnios is not enough of a good thing, polyhydramnios in pregnancy is too much of a good thing. This prenatal condition develops when there is too much amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. And here’s the good news: polydyramnios develops in...
by Kathryn Rally | Apr 4, 2014 | Health/Safety, Infections
Ready to learn a new prenatal vocabulary word? Oligohydramnios in pregnancy is a very long term referring to a dealing with a deficit of amniotic fluid. This is a condition that can lead to several serious conditions including facial distortion and growth...
by Kathryn Rally | Apr 4, 2014 | Infections
You’re bound to come away from your pregnancy having learned an entirely new set of acronyms. One such acronym is DES. DES stands for diethylstilbestrol. In this blog, you will find more information about diethylstilbestrol in pregnancy. DES is a synthetic...
by Kathryn Rally | Apr 4, 2014 | Health/Safety, Tests
Streptococcus Group B is one of the last tests your OB or midwife will order during your pregnancy. As part of routine prenatal testing, this test is performed in the third trimester. GBS, or Group B Streptococcus, refers to a type of bacteria. ...
by Kathryn Rally | Mar 29, 2014 | Tests
Blood tests in pregnancy are an important aspect of a healthy pregnancy. And as long as they are conducted properly with a sterile needle, they pose no danger to the mother or baby. So why should you submit yourself to that little prick when your doctor or...
