Pregnancy
Tdap (Pertussis) Vaccine and Pregnancy
During pregnancy there are many steps you can take to protect the health of your growing baby as well as your own health. One of the vaccines that ...
FAQ: Amniocentesis
If you’re wondering what amniocentesis is and why it may be recommended, you’re not alone. Many expectant parents are curious about this optional p...
What Are 3D and 4D Ultrasound Scans?
Though most women will have a routine pregnancy 2D ultrasound, some women will be advised by their healthcare provider to have a 3D or 4D ultrasoun...
Prenatal Ultrasounds
If you have just learned that you're pregnant, you may be wondering about prenatal ultrasounds and their role in your pregnancy. Ultrasound is ener...
All About Glucose Screening and Tolerance Tests in Pregnancy
Among the tests that may be offered to you during pregnancy are the blood glucose screening and tolerance tests. These tests assess your body’s res...
All About Pregnancy Tests
Have you missed a period, or noticed any other signs of pregnancy? Then you may be wondering whether or not you should take a pregnancy test. Learn...
Group B Strep During Pregnancy
Group B streptococcus, better known as group B strep or simply GBS, is a type of bacteria that usually does not cause serious illness in adults. Ma...
Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound Screening Test
During your prenatal checkups, your healthcare provider may offer some screening tests. One of these tests, performed during the first trimester, i...
Chorionic Villus Sampling Diagnostic Test
During your pregnancy, your healthcare provider may recommend some diagnostic tests as part of your prenatal care. These diagnostic tests are often...
Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (MSAFP) Test
During the second trimester, your healthcare provider will likely recommend some screening tests. One of these tests checks the level of alpha-feto...
The Full Prenatal Care Guide
Getting good healthcare during your pregnancy is important for both you and your baby.
Prenatal care helps boost your chances of having a full-term...
Genetic Testing: Everything You Need to Know
As a parent, you hope for a healthy baby, but it’s natural to worry that your baby may be born with a genetic condition or birth defect.
Genetic te...
