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  • Trying to Get Pregnant? Brush and Floss!

    Keeping your dental health in check can help you get pregnant faster and keep that baby cooking longer.

  • Pillows to Ease Third Trimester Pains

    QUESTION

    Hi. I'm 35 weeks into my pregnancy and have been experiencing sharp stabbing pains in my vagina and cramping that comes and goes every five minutes or so. It does not happen all the time; mainly when I get into bed. These pains break me out into a sweat and make me feel sick.

    Is this normal?

  • Pre-labor at 30 Weeks?

    QUESTION

    Hi,
    I'm 30 weeks pregnant with a low lying placenta. I've had one previous birth at 35 weeks.

    I've been having a lot of backache, low dull constant back pain. The baby is head down and my cervix is soft. I have a lot of pelvic pressure. It's really painful even to walk -- feels like I can barely close my legs and as if she's goin to just pop out.

  • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About: Bed Rest

    If you've been prescribed to bed rest for your pregnancy, this brings all kinds of things into question. Here is a list to ask your healthcare provider.

  • National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

    Did you know that nearly seven babies will die before their first birthday for every thousand who are born in the U.S.? In recognition of September as the National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, I'd like to share some SMART tips to pregnant women:

  • Recognizing Preterm Labor

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 27 weeks pregnant, and am concerned because the baby feels extremely low in my pelvis. There is more pressure on my bladder than normal.

    I've been having false contractions on and off for the last week. Is this a sign of the baby being born pre-mature?

  • How Does Terbutaline Affect the Baby?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I recently started having preterm labor at 26 weeks. I am now 28 weeks and 1 cm dilated external os 0 cm dilated internal os. I'm on strict bedrest and Terbutaline 5 mg every six hours.

    My doctor tried to decrease but I started with more contractions so I am on this medication for a while.

  • Pillows to Ease Third Trimester Pains

    QUESTION

    Hi. I'm 35 weeks into my pregnancy and have been experiencing sharp stabbing pains in my vagina and cramping that comes and goes every five minutes or so. It does not happen all the time; mainly when I get into bed. These pains break me out into a sweat and make me feel sick.

    Is this normal?

  • How Does Terbutaline Affect the Baby?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I recently started having preterm labor at 26 weeks. I am now 28 weeks and 1 cm dilated external os 0 cm dilated internal os. I'm on strict bedrest and Terbutaline 5 mg every six hours.

    My doctor tried to decrease but I started with more contractions so I am on this medication for a while.

  • Recognizing Preterm Labor

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am 27 weeks pregnant, and am concerned because the baby feels extremely low in my pelvis. There is more pressure on my bladder than normal.

    I've been having false contractions on and off for the last week. Is this a sign of the baby being born pre-mature?

  • National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

    Did you know that nearly seven babies will die before their first birthday for every thousand who are born in the U.S.? In recognition of September as the National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, I'd like to share some SMART tips to pregnant women:

  • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About: Bed Rest

    If you've been prescribed to bed rest for your pregnancy, this brings all kinds of things into question. Here is a list to ask your healthcare provider.

  • Pre-labor at 30 Weeks?

    QUESTION

    Hi,
    I'm 30 weeks pregnant with a low lying placenta. I've had one previous birth at 35 weeks.

    I've been having a lot of backache, low dull constant back pain. The baby is head down and my cervix is soft. I have a lot of pelvic pressure. It's really painful even to walk -- feels like I can barely close my legs and as if she's goin to just pop out.

  • Trying to Get Pregnant? Brush and Floss!

    Keeping your dental health in check can help you get pregnant faster and keep that baby cooking longer.