Month: October 2020

Braxton Hicks vs Real Contractions

Braxton Hicks vs Real Contractions

October 29, 2020

If you’re pregnant for the first time, you’ve noticed the long list of physical discomforts that come with it — such as morning sickness, breast tenderness, and having to urinate on a regular basis. As the pregnancy gets further along, you get swollen ankles, you feel fatigued easily, and trying to find a comfortable sleeping […]

What are Braxton Hicks Contractions?

What are Braxton Hicks Contractions?

October 29, 2020

When you’re pregnant for the first time, you experience a long list of new sensations. Morning sickness, breast tenderness, needing extra sleep, and having to urinate with frequency are some of the most common symptoms. Then there are the cute surprises — such as when you feel your baby kicking for the first time, or […]

Types of Ultrasounds

Types of Ultrasounds

October 12, 2020

Finding out you’re pregnant for the first time is a life-changing experience. You can be shocked, excited, and scared, all at the same time. Or, if you’ve had children before, you may be wondering how having a new family member will change the dynamics at home, or how much busier you will be. But, regardless […]

abnormal pap smear

Abnormal Pap Smear Test

October 1, 2020

Every year, women all over the country go to their gynecologist for their annual pap smear test — which is part of their well-woman exam. The routine is familiar. You arrive at your scheduled appointment, you’re given several minutes alone to undress and put on a paper robe, and you lay down on an examination table […]