As I turned 40, my biggest concern was whether I could still be a mom and whether I would be able to conceive a healthy child. All the information I read focused on the brutal way fertility is reduced from that age, the increased risks of having a baby with a health problem, and the…
If you’ve had morning sickness during pregnancy, you probably know that the name is cruelly misleading. Feelings of nausea or vomiting can strike anytime — day or night. There’s good news, though. There are several things you can do to help tame your turbulent tummy. Morning sickness is common. In fact, one study shows that up…
We’ve long been told that acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Paracetamol®) is the best pain reliever to take during pregnancy. But studies suggest that taking the drug too often during pregnancy could increase your unborn child’s risks for developing autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ob/Gyn Salena Zanotti, MD, explains the risks and if using acetaminophen is safe….