National Birth Defects Prevention Month
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. According to the CDC Birth defects are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part of the body. Every 4... Continue Reading
Ectopic Pregnancy
By Cesar Fortuna, M.D. Candidate, Class of 2022 What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy in which a fertilized egg during pregnancy has implanted outside of... Continue Reading
Healthy Pregnancy: The Importance of Prenatal Care
Prenatal care is key for a healthy pregnancy Finding out you are pregnant is exciting news, often followed by many questions about what to expect and what comes next. Whether... Continue Reading
Maternal Pelvic Floor Trauma
Childbirth and Pelvic Floor Trauma Pregnancy and childbirth are exceptional experiences in the lives of women. Although delivery usually goes smoothly, sometimes childbirth is complicated. Obstetrical perineal lacerations are tears... Continue Reading
Folic Acid and Pregnancy
Adequate levels of folic acid can prevent certain types of neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Learn the importance of folic acid for pregnancy. Folic Acid Folic acid is... Continue Reading
Gestational Diabetes and Increased Risk of Childhood Obesity
Children exposed to uncontrolled gestational diabetes in the womb are at high risk of developing childhood obesity. Learn more about gestational diabetes. Left untreated, gestational diabetes increases the risk of... Continue Reading