If a baby is born before 37 weeks gestation, it is considered premature (about 11 percent of all babies are premature by this definition). Learn what risks premature infants face, common labor and delivery proceedures, and what you can expect. Determining Gestational Age The duration of a pregnancy is measured by gestational age (or the … Read more about Premature Babies: 7 Things You Should Know
As warm weather encourages us to shed layers and expose more skin, the incidence of bug bites rises. Here’s an insect-by-insect guide to warding off bites and treating your kids if they do get “bugged.” As cool spring days give way to summer warmth, we trade in sweaters and long pants for t-shirts, shorts, and … Read more about Bug Bites: Your Complete Treatment Guide
Do you have asthma? Learn how you can safely manage this pre-existing condition and better care for yourself and your unborn baby. Asthma is an immunologic condition where certain irritants, or unknown causes, result in increased secretions and bronchospasm, which interfere with air movement. In severe cases, there can be something called hypoxia, or low … Read more about Asthma in Pregnancy