If you’re living with an autoimmune disease and planning to start a family, you might be wondering how your condition could impact your pregnancy. Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body, leading to inflammation and other symptoms. Some of the more common autoimmune conditions include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis,…
Pregnancy is a special journey, and expecting multiple babies adds an extra layer of excitement and complexity. Pregnancies involving more than one baby occur when multiple embryos develop in the womb. The most common type of such pregnancies is twins. Twins can be identical (monozygotic), which happens when one fertilized egg splits into two embryos,…
Dr. Manijeh Kamyar talks about the risks of using marijuana while you’re pregnant. As an OB/Gyn, I ask all my patients who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy if they use marijuana. Many do. Most often they use marijuana to treat pain, nausea, poor appetite, or anxiety. My patients often think that marijuana use is…
A birth plan or roadmap for your delivery day can be an invaluable tool for guiding you into delivery with more confidence and clarity. While it’s impossible to predict exactly how your labor and delivery will unfold, having a plan can help you feel more prepared. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps…
Staying active during pregnancy is safe and highly beneficial for the health of both mother and baby. Appropriate exercises can alleviate discomfort, improve overall well-being, and prepare your body for childbirth. A 2021 study published in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine looked at the impact of exercise on pregnancy outcomes. It found that women who…
Pregnancy is a significant milestone in a woman’s life, and for many individuals, the decision to start a family occurs later in life. The number of women becoming pregnant in their late 30s and early 40s has grown significantly. Interestingly, the trend of delaying parenthood has been on the rise. In 2019, the CDC reported…
Pregnancy comes with a lot of choices. From what you’re going to name your child to feeding, diapering and clothing options galore, the options for almost everything seem endless. Although some decisions will be more important than others, they all play a vital role in your child’s development. One of the most important (and first!)…
Many pregnant women are familiar with the usually-dreaded glucose drink — a syrupy solution that’s used during the glucose challenge test to help determine a woman’s glucose tolerance during pregnancy. While it may not be a pleasant experience for some, it is necessary to determine if you have gestational diabetes. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational…
Now that we have officially entered 2021, many women are returning to the goals and resolutions they set for themselves in 2020, including pregnancy. And for good reason. 2021 – probably more than any year previously – represents renewed possibility after the hardships so many of us faced during 2020, and what better way to…
Women with opioid use disorder and dependency tend to face complex issues, including but not limited to: Socioeconomic background Psychosocial and environmental factors Interpersonal violence Lack of social supports Co-occurring psychiatric conditions Unstable housing Lack of proper nutrition Pregnancy Pregnant women who suffer from opioid use disorder are likely to also use other substances that…