What is a Levonorgestrel 1.5mg tablet? Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg tablet is emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy before it...

Varicose veins and hemorrhoids are common discomforts in the third trimester. These problems often occur at the same time. Varicose veins...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in pregnancy. As pregnancy progresses, the growing baby and uterus can press on the ureter and...

Check with your provider and care team about the use of these medical and non-medical methods of pain relief before incorporating them...

Avian Influenza type A (H5N1) is a virus commonly known as “Bird flu” that causes disease in birds and poultry. H5N1 is not a new virus,...

The OB Panel, also called a Prenatal Panel, is a group of ACOG-recommended tests used for routine prenatal care during the first part of...

Sickness or vomiting in the first trimester is common and may be the first sign that you are pregnant. You may have a queasy feeling and...

Leg cramps are short but painful muscle contractions. They are most common in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Causes...

Heartburn, also called acid indigestion or dyspepsia, is a very common discomfort in pregnancy. The muscles of the stomach may be slower...

Gastroenteritis means infection or inflammation in the digestive system. It is usually a short-term illness and is not serious. However,...

What to do when you get sick? Did you know many symptoms are part of the natural healing process? When your body has an infection or...

What is Listeria? Listeria , also known as listeriosis, is a food-borne disease caused by the bacterium L. monocytogenes. It can make you...

When choosing a mask consider the fit, filtration, and comfort. OK/FAIR - Cloth mask GOOD - Surgical mask BETTER - KF94/KN95 BEST - N95...

Nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy is important. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a daily...

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IS THE FIRST STEP STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, congenital syphilis, and HIV have high rates in...

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is severe blood loss during or after childbirth. It is a life-threatening health issue that occurs as early...

WHAT IS PRETERM BIRTH? A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40-weeks. Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy (gestation) are considered...

Planning the delivery of your baby is an important element of your birth experience. Depending on your current and past pregnancies and...

Get Vaccinated If you are pregnant, you are more likely to get sick from COVID-19  COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of getting COVID-19...

Read our Placenta Health brief here The placenta is a temporary organ that exists in the uterus only during pregnancy. It develops in the...