Placenta Previa: Definition, Treatment, And Causes

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Over the course of a pregnancy, it gets crowded in the uterus! You have a growing baby, but you also have a growing placenta. In fact, the placenta is actually bigger than the baby for the first part of your pregnancy, although it only weighs about a pound by the time you deliver. The placenta […]

Fetal Presentation: Baby’s First Pose

No matter what way you spin it, it’s not easy to get a baby through the birth canal. It’s just a tight fit. And worse, babies have arms and legs that you have to contend with – they’re not exactly streamlined. Of course, some positions are worse than others in terms of aerodynamics. What are […]

Drinking While Pregnant: What Are The Risks?

What are the risks of drinking while pregnant?

Do you like unwind with a drink before bed? Maybe you hit Happy Hour with your coworkers when the day is done. Or you enjoy a glass of wine with your meal. You’re in good company – more than 85% of Americans report drinking alcohol at some time in their lives, and more than half […]