Fertility after 35 is a real change in the body, but it is not a wall. Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, and both the number and quality of those eggs go down slowly over time. That decline becomes more noticeable in a woman’s mid to late 30s and speeds…
DetailsA birth plan is a short written summary of your preferences for labor, delivery, and the first hours after your baby arrives. It is not a contract or a medical order. Think of it as a starting point for conversation, one that helps your care team understand what matters most to you before you are…
DetailsPrenatal genetic screening is an optional blood test that looks at your baby’s DNA, which circulates naturally in your bloodstream during pregnancy, to estimate the chance your baby may be born with certain chromosomal or inherited conditions. Because it is optional, the decision is genuinely yours. Plenty of parents wonder whether it is worth doing…
DetailsPrenatal genetic screening is a blood test that estimates the chance your baby may be born with certain chromosomal or inherited conditions. It works because small amounts of your baby’s DNA naturally circulate in your bloodstream while you are pregnant. Unity Complete, the screening offered at Dr. Nader and Associates, reads that DNA from a…
DetailsPregnancy comes with a long list of new aches, twinges, and changes. Most of them are completely normal, but a few are signals that you may need help right away. Knowing the difference can be hard, especially when you are tired, uncomfortable, and getting advice from friends and family. This guide explains the warning signs…
DetailsNoninvasive prenatal testing, often called NIPT, is a simple blood test offered during pregnancy. It examines tiny pieces of DNA from the placenta in your bloodstream. From a small sample drawn from your arm, the test screens for certain genetic conditions early in pregnancy. It can also tell whether you are carrying a boy or…
DetailsPregnancy changes how your body processes sugar. Insulin is an essential hormone made by your pancreas to regulate blood sugar, or glucose, by moving sugar from your blood into your cells for energy. For some women, the body cannot make enough insulin to keep up with the increased demands of growing a baby. When that…
DetailsIf you’re in your third trimester and feel your abdomen tighten, you’re probably wondering whether it’s time to grab the hospital bag or just drink some water and sit down. The good news is that not every contraction means labor has started. Braxton Hicks contractions are your body’s way of practicing for delivery, and they’re…
DetailsYour first prenatal visit is one of the longest and most thorough appointments you will have during your pregnancy. It typically happens between 8 and 10 weeks after your last menstrual period and sets the foundation for your care all the way through delivery. At this visit your provider gets a complete picture of your…
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