Many women suffer from leg cramps during pregnancy, especially at night. As far as we know, no cause has yet been determined for these painful cramps. Doctors and scientists have been searching for causes, researching theories such as low potassium, magnesium, or calcium levels. None of these ideas have been proven, and most likely the [...]
On October 9, 2011, Amber Miller completed the Chicago Marathon. She then went to the hospital and gave birth to a baby girl named June, weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. While this may sound dangerous, or just plain crazy, it is also a tribute to what the female body can do. In our 17 years [...]
Pregnant actress Alyssa Milano recently tweeted to her fans about how offensive some comments people make can be to pregnant women. We hear this kind of thing from our patients all the time. People assume all kinds of things, most of which are silly myths. They think they are being helpful or kind, but [...]
So you and your partner are thinking about starting on the journey to parenthood. Many of my patients come in to the office for what is now known as “pre-conception” advice. “What can I do, Doctor to prepare my body for pregnancy?” Is the number one question I am asked. Here are a few simple [...]
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