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...
by Kathryn Rally | Mar 29, 2014 | Health/Safety, Tests
So throughout your pregnancy, your doctor or midwife will likely hand you a little white cup and ask you to pee in it. Urine tests in pregnancy can reveal an astonishing amount of information in a very short time period. First, a well-hydrated individual...
by Kathryn Rally | Mar 29, 2014 | Health/Safety, Tests
Who knew that urine was so important? Not only can it tell you that you’re pregnant, e.g. by urine hcg, but it can also reveal a host of other information throughout your pregnancy. Before the birth of your baby your OB or midwife is likely to get a urine...
