Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
onBy Dr. Mary Hinckley – While bleeding in early pregnancy is scary, it is not always a bad sign. Often the first sign of a miscarriage, there are also things that will not be a miscarriage that can cause the bleeding.
Got Twins? Get Fat!
onBy Dr. Mary Hinckley – Recent data reveals that gaining weight in the second trimester is critical for patients with twins. One RSCBA patient reveals her story in the Huffington Post of how she gained 70 pounds for a twin pregnancy.
Vitamin D & IVF – What’s New 2014
onNew research has given us more information on the potential role Vitamin D & fertility supplementation takes for women attempting pregnancy, especially those undergoing IVF, prior to embryo transfers.
Concerning Guilt, Grief & Getting An Answer
onBy Dr. Mary Hinckley – What does the general public think causes a miscarriage? A recent online survey of over 1,000 adults in 48 US states found surprising answers to this question.
Sad News For Starbucks…
onBy Dr. Mary Hinckley – A recent meta-analysis from the American Journal of OB/Gyn (Feb 2014) showed that any amount of coffee consumption during pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood leukemia in offspring.
In Order to Conceive and Have a Baby…
onMany times patient’s ask why we as Fertility specialists can’t find a reason for their lack of success. Genetic factors, lifestyle and age are just a few influences for successful pregnancy.
IVF Worked! But, Now I Have Twins
onBy Dr. Mary Hinckley – Preterm delivery occurs in 12% of all pregnancies. Preterm birth is defined as a delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, so how do we prevent this?
How To Avoid Seeing A Fertility Specialist
onBy Dr. Mary Hinckley – As a fertility specialist, I really want to see you, but it would be great if you could conceive on your own. Follow these tips to help optimize natural fertility.
How the Flu Shot Ensures A Safe Pregnancy
onBy Dr. Evan Rosenbluth – Everyone older than 6 months should get the flu shot, even women who are trying to get pregnant and especially if you are pregnant.
Considering Pregnancy In The Future? There Really Is A Biological Clock!
onWhat we do throughout our lives will have an effect on our future fertility and the ability to have a healthy child.