If You’re Having Trouble Getting Pregnant
Approximately 1 in 6 couples have difficulty conceiving – so if you’re concerned, you’re not alone. We recommend bringing up desires for fertility at your annual examination simply to discuss preventative measures such as vitamins and prenatal rubella and/or cystic fibrosis testing that may be helpful when trying to conceive…
Genetic Carrier Screenings Explained
As you prepare to become pregnant or plan for life with a baby, genetic carrier screenings can play an important role in educating yourself about what genes you could potentially pass on to your child, and how they could affect his or her life. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology answers the following frequently asked questions…
The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Weight Before You Get Pregnant
Weight has a larger impact on a woman’s fertility than you may have thought; being either overweight or underweight can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant. Women should start making healthy choices about weight management, nutrition and exercise as they begin planning for pregnancy.
4 Reasons to Regularly Visit an OB/GYN Before Pregnancy
Yearly visits to your Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/Gyn) help keep you healthy, and they play a particularly important role in preparing you to get pregnant whenever you’re ready for a baby. Read on for the top four reasons why you should regularly visit an OB/Gyn, and how those visits prepare you for pregnancy…
6 Facts About Infertility You Need to Know
Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after 1 year of trying to conceive. In women 35 or older, infertility means not being able to get pregnant after 6 months of trying. Baptist Health recommends that women who are trying or thinking about getting pregnant schedule an appointment with their physician so they are as prepared for a healthy pregnancy as possible…
4 Lifestyle Changes to Make Before Getting Pregnant
There are a number of things that can affect your ability to get pregnant. At Baptist Health, we want you to prepare yourself and start thinking about your pregnancy before it happens. Here are a few physician-recommended lifestyle changes to make before getting pregnant…