Pregnancy & Obstetrics Supplemental Information for Women
Covid Vaccine & Pregnancy
Recommendations for Covid vaccine during pregnancy
ReadPregnancy FAQ
If you are pregnant, take a second to read through our frequently asked questions about the changes that your body may go through.
ReadSex During Pregnancy
Sexual intercourse is permissible at any time during pregnancy unless you have vaginal bleeding, or a tendency toward premature labor.
ReadSmoking
Cigarette smoke contains a variety of poisons including nicotine, cyanide, and carbon monoxide, all of which cross over the placenta to the baby.
ReadToxoplasmosis in Pregnant Women
Toxoplasma is a harmful parasite that can cause an illness called toxoplasmosis. It also can be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy.
ReadTraveling During Pregnancy
The best time to travel is mid-pregnancy (14-28 weeks) because many pregnancy symptoms have subsided and you will be the most comfortable.
ReadVomiting and Diarrhea
The most common causes of vomiting and/or diarrhea are viral infections, bacterial infections, like food poisoning, or side effects of medications.
ReadAlcohol Use During Pregnancy
Your providers at PW Health request that you abstain from all alcohol use if you are trying to conceive, if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
ReadCalcium Intake in Pregnancy
If you don't get enough calcium in your diet when you're pregnant, your baby will draw it from your bones, which may impair your own health later on.
ReadCauses of Backache During Pregnancy
When you are pregnant, physiological changes place stress on your spine, ligaments attached to your spine and pelvis, surrounding muscles for support.
ReadFeeling Fit
Exercise during pregnancy will help you to improve muscle tone and stamina, which may benefit you in the delivery room.
ReadFetal Movement
Once you have reached 32 weeks in your pregnancy, a daily diary of your baby's movements provides useful information.
ReadHospital Choices
You may wish to tour all the hospitals before deciding where to deliver. Tours may be scheduled by calling and scheduling a maternity class or tour.
ReadInformation About Cord Blood Banking
Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord after your baby has been delivered and the cord has been cut.
ReadInformation About Dietary Iron
Iron is important in your diet because it has a central role in making hemoglobin, which supplies oxygen to the body.
ReadMedications
During pregnancy, we request that you limit your medication intake to prenatal vitamins and to those medications approved by our office.
ReadPediatrician Referrals
If you do not have a doctor for your baby, we can recommend one. We have listed pediatrician and family practitioners below.
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