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Pregnancy can be a very joyful yet daunting experience for those having their first child. Our hope is to help you learn what you can do before, during, and after pregnancy to give your baby a healthy start to life.

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Labor 101

The natural follow up questions that patients have are “How do I know when…

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Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is the health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, related nerves and…

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Morning Sickness

Most pregnant women will experience “morning sickness” which is the feeling of nausea during…

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make. It…

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Chromosomal Screening

A screening test is a test that is performed to give information about a…

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Labor Pain Relief

There are two main options available for patients who are in labor. The first…

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Folic Acid

Folic acid is a B vitamin that is essential for numerous bodily functions. Folic…

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Group B Streptococcus

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the many bacteria that are found in…

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Fetal Movement

Most women will start to feel fetal movements at approximately 20 weeks. Some earlier…

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Leg Swelling

Edema or swelling is one of the most common complaints in pregnancy. It worsens…

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Round Ligament Pain

The round ligament attaches the front of your uterus to your groin; you have…

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Safe to Travel?

A common question I often hear is “Can I fly while I’m pregnant?” Air…

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Boy or Girl?

Are you having a boy or girl? This is one of the standard questions…

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Zika Virus

The Zika virus is transmitted by the Aedes species of mosquitos, which can also…

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