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Prenatal Care

Getting early prenatal care. If you know you're pregnant, or think you might be, call your doctor to schedule a visit. Getting regular prenatal care. Your doctor will schedule you for many checkups over the course of your pregnancy. D

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ASK: Is it normal to be spotting blood during my pregnancy?

Spotting in Pregnancy If you are spotting and it's bright red blood, and it will be around the time of your period, I wouldn't worry...
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ASK: What is preterm labor?

What is Preterm Labor? "Preterm labor is a condition where your body thinks it's time to deliver your baby. It needs to be distinguished from...
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ASK: What is informed consent and what should I know about it concerning my...

What is Informed Consent? “So, you may have heard the terms informed consent. It is really important during your labor and birth process. It is...
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ASK: I’m pregnant and I don’t have any health insurance, What are my options?

Pregnant with no Health Insurance Currently under the law, if you don't have any insurance, there are some options for you. Definitely call Medicaid. Definitely...
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ASK: Can I have a prenatal massage close to my due date?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Absolutely, most of the time it's great to have a massage closer to your due date because you're more uncomfortable, your body...
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ASK: I’ve just found out I’m pregnant but I’ve engaged in some bad behaviors,...

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER So I often get the question that before you even found out you were pregnant, you engaged in some activities that may...
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ASK: How can i give my baby the best possible immune system?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER When you're pregnant, there's so much to think about, but the overriding thought is that you want to give your baby the...
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ASK: Later in my pregnancy I am noticing more veins showing on my breasts,...

Veins are Normal "So it's totally normal if you're noticing more veins on your breast. First of all, the hormones in pregnancy help relax all...
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ASK: What is the difference between a midwife and a doula?

Differences Between a Midwife and a Doula "A lot of people have a misconception that a doula and a midwife are the same things and...