Topic: Stillbirths, Pregnancy Complications Up During Pandemic The ripple effect of the COVID-19 scourge has led to more complications among pregnant women worldwide, including an increase in stillbirths, a new study says. The research review also found higher rates of maternal deaths and depression in the first year of the pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Topic: Pregnant In A Pandemic Pregnancy has its own unique challenges. Throw in a COVID-19 pandemic and the situation becomes more complicated. With little information available about how coronavirus impacts pregnant and lactating women, it’s important to rely on health care professionals for advice. Erin Clark, MD, chief of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at…
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Topic: Can the COVID Vaccine Affect Your Period? The COVID-19 vaccine can come with many (totally normal) side effects, like a fever, chills, and muscle pain. So it’s only natural to wonder if it can temporarily influence other aspects of your health, like your menstrual cycle. First, there’s no reason not to get vaccinated when…
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Topic: Is Eating Asparagus Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding? Love it or hate it — there’s no middle ground when it comes to asparagus. Between the woody stem, the weird little Q-tip head, and the (putting it mildly) strong flavor, this vegetable just isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But if it is your cup of…
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Topic: Exposure to toxic elements during pregnancy raises your child’s risk of autism Pregnancy brings along several challenges for a woman and it is very important to know each of the complications linked to the various phases of pregnancy so that the baby and mother both can be in a good health. Also, when a…
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People who are pregnant are now eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine in more than 40 states — typically ahead of their lower-risk peers. And more than 60,000 of them have already rolled up their sleeves, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although the Covid-19 vaccines authorized in the US were not…
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Study reveals how exercise during pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring. A mechanism has been identified that explains how physical exercise in pregnancy confers metabolic health benefits in offspring. According to researchers, the key lies with a protein called SOD3, vitamin D and adequate exercise, with the outcomes possibly forming the first steps to…
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After age 40, women need to start thinking about adding a mammogram to their annual preventive screening routine. This simple screening test is the best way to find breast cancer during the early stages, when it’s easier to treat. You may feel a little apprehensive about scheduling your mammogram, and you’re not alone. No doubt you’ve heard your…
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Did you know that about half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned? According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, women with accidental pregnancies are more likely to deliver early and suffer from postpartum depression. At Cary OB/GYN, we know firsthand how an unexpected pregnancy affects you and your baby’s health, which…
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Not too long ago, women used to have a Pap smear every year during their annual gynecological exam. The test was performed to screen for cervical cancer. Though you still need an annual gynecological exam to assess health and undergo other preventive screenings, you no longer need a Pap test at every yearly visit. When you should get…
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