What To Ask Your Doctor About Prenatal Genetic Testing
If you're going through the process of prenatal genetic testing, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are the questions you should ask your doct... read more
October 23, 2019
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How the MTHFR Gene Impacts Pregnancy
If you've recently taken an at-home DNA test, you may have come cross the MTHFR gene. Genetics expert Dana Bressette explains what it is, how to test ... read more
November 15, 2019
How Prenatal Diet and Genetics Impact Baby's Health as an Adult
A baby can seem perfectly healthy at birth but if it was poorly nourished as a fetus, its health as an adult may be compromised. Explore how prenatal ... read more
July 20, 2020
Prenatal Vitamins: The Benefits and Ingredients to Avoid
How to choose the best prenatal vitamins and supplements based on ingredients and nutritional needs. read more
April 16, 2022
What Is Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)?
Understanding how chronic villus sampling in pregnancy can detect genetic disorders and how to interpret CVS test results. read more
April 21, 2022
20 Week Ultrasound
Your second-trimester ultrasound, or 20-week scan, is usually done 18-22 weeks into pregnancy. Learn what the scan shows, such as your baby's sex and ... read more
June 24, 2010
Fetal Growth Chart
If there are concerns about your baby's growth in the third trimester of pregnancy, you may get scans to track size on a growth chart. See examples of... read more
June 24, 2010
Zika Virus Q&A: 4 Facts for Pregnant Women and Families
The Zika virus is pretty scary, especially if you're pregnant or trying to conceive (TTC). Pregnant or not, what steps do you need to take to protect ... read more
April 5, 2017
Things to Avoid When Pregnant Around the World: It's Not What You Think!
The foods pregnant women are told to avoid when pregnant varies across the world and cultures. Read what foods women avoid eating when pregnant and wh... read more
April 10, 2017
A Safe Workout for the Second Trimester
The following workout is effective and safe in the second trimester and can be done around three times a week to maintain tone and fitness. For exerci... read more
August 28, 2017
Can Dilantin Affect Offspring?
In general, exposure to Dilantin during the first trimester is usually the most harmful to the fetus. read more
August 17, 1998
Exercise During Pregnancy: The Absolute Dos and Don'ts
If you had an exercise program before you became pregnant, you can continue with this in the first trimester as long as you have the all-clear from yo... read more
January 24, 2018