Giving birth is often one of the most significant and rewarding experiences in a woman’s life. Naturally,you want your pregnancy managed by a healthcare provider who is not only well-trained and experienced, but also understanding and acts in the best interest of you and your baby. This is why many women choose to have a
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HOW A MIDWIFE CAN HELP YOU
In choosing the right prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care, a growing number of women are opting for midwifery care for their pregnancy and birth – and for good reasons. Midwives are certified health care professionals who, depending on their certification and licensing credentials, provide a comprehensive range of health care services for women that include:
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When deciding to start a family or beginning a new pregnancy, you want only the best care for yourself and your baby. This is why most women turn to an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN), certified nurse midwife, or nurse practitioner to meettheir needs throughout their pregnancy and delivery. After all, prenatal care involves more than just undergoing
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Whether you are a first-time mom or expecting another child, discovering you are pregnant is an exciting event in your life. The key to a healthy pregnancy, however, is seeking prenatal care. That’s because prenatal care helps to identify any potential concerns early, reducing the risks of pregnancy and birth complications. Prenatal care appointments are
Read MoreUsual Tests Included in Prenatal Care
Pregnancy is a wonderful time, and prenatal care can help to ensure it is also a healthy time for you and your baby. Prenatal care continues throughout the approximately 40 weeks of gestation until your new little one arrives. Your OB/GYN will perform various tests during the prenatal period so both you and your baby
Read MorePrenatal Care and How It Helps with the Baby’s Future
Prenatal care is an important way to ensure the health of both you and your baby throughout pregnancy and beyond. It involves a series of checkups and tests at various stages of pregnancy which help to detect and treat problems promptly and to prevent complications. Regular prenatal care visits are also a valuable opportunity to
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Having an uneventful pregnancy and a healthy newborn is the dream of every parent-to-be. Getting regular prenatal care throughout your pregnancy is the best way to ensure you and your baby stay healthy — not just during pregnancy, but afterward, too.At Dekalb Women’s Specialists, our team of skilled, compassionate obstetricians offers prenatal care customized for each pregnancy, so
Read MoreWhat Questions Should I Ask My Obstetrician About Genetic Testing?
What questions should you ask your obstetrician about genetic testing? The best approach depends on what you really want to know. Every parent-to-be wants to have a healthy beautiful baby, but of course there is always a chance your child will have some abnormality or disorder. The good news is there are prenatal screening tests
Read More4 Prenatal Vitamins You Need and How to Take Them
Whether you are planning to become pregnant or gifted with a surprise, taking prenatal vitamins will only benefit you and your baby. DeKalb Women’s Specialists suggests these 4 prenatal vitamins you need in order to prepare your body for a healthy baby. Folic Acid This vitamin B is one of the most important nutrients you
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