Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a serious form of morning sickness that affects up to 2% of pregnant women. HG often occurs starting the 4th and 6th week of pregnancy and can worsen around weeks 9 and 13. Women with HG endure persistent nausea and vomiting, dehydration, weight loss, and electrolyte imbalances that can last weeks, […]
Obesity has become an epidemic in the US and around the world. This means we are also seeing a lot of women of childbearing age entering pregnancy with obesity. Not only does this pose increased health risks for pregnant women, but it also increases complications of pregnancy and birth defects in the fetuses. For women […]
We all now know that there are trillions of bacteria in and on our bodies that are vital for day to day function. They are present in our gut, on our skin, and in our mouths. Our microbiome consists of all bacteria and microbes present in our bodies, and it plays a crucial role in […]
People have a lot of question about the Coronavirus. We’ve put together this information for our patients to answer the most common questions women have. Please follow us on social media for ongoing updates from our office. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram. From the Santa Clara County Public Health Department: […]
It comes as no surprise that pregnancy causes dramatic changes to a woman’s body as it kicks into overdrive, compensating for the increase in metabolism associated with developing a baby. But what is surprising is that pregnancy may actually have an effect on aging. Whether it may cause accelerated or slowed down aging, however, is […]
Pregnancy is a time of life where we are not only responsible for our own health and safety, but also our baby’s. There are so many guidelines to health lifestyle changes to help maximize the healthy development of a new baby, it can be a little overwhelming. Exercise is one of the more confusing topics. […]
Women have made so many gains in the 20th and 21st centuries including social, political, economic, and reproductive rights. Each generation enjoys more benefits than the one before. Though there is still so much work to be done, one area that has little likelihood of changing is the reproductive window afforded to women. Getting pregnant, […]
Drinking in and around Pregnancy While drinking in large amounts is dangerous for all women (and men for that matter), drinking any amount is dangerous for pregnant women, or women who are planning pregnancy. There is no safe amount of alcohol for pregnant women, or women planning pregnancy. Now, does this mean the three […]
With the crazy housing market in the Bay Area, we see patients every day who have longer and longer commutes to work. Unfortunately, this may not be the best news for our pregnant working moms. A new study from Leigh University in Pennsylvania studied birth records in New Jersey from 2014 and 2015 and information […]
A few years ago, I wrote this blog post on determining gender of a pregnancy. I wrote it after having been asked the same question 10 times in the same week, and of course, repeating the same answer. The same question comes up often. Very often. It’s a very human desire, to prefer one […]