A high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy where you or your baby may be at risk of complications before, during or after delivery. Some pregnancies become high-risk as they progress, while others are considered high-risk before the woman even becomes pregnant due to health issues. If you have been diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy, you may… Read more »
READ MORE Finding out that your unborn baby has a serious or life-threatening condition is terrifying. But you should not feel alone. Every year in the United States, about 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects; that’s about one in every 33 babies. While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the information you receive about your… Read more »
READ MORE During pregnancy, the amniotic sac surrounds the fetus in the womb and provides it with the extra protection it needs to stay safe while a pregnant woman goes about her normal daily routine. This fluid-filled membrane provides a cushion that lets the fetus continue developing safely while the mother exercises, bends over and picks things… Read more »
READ MORE I can’t overstate the positive impact that a medical provider can have on their patients in the midst of a vulnerable pregnancy, and I’m always deeply moved when a doctor goes above and beyond to care for these families. At the same time, when I see or hear of a doctor’s impact actually being more… Read more »
READ MORE Back in 2015, in a single moment, our world was turned upside down. Our first son, Abel Paul, was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 in the first trimester of our high-risk pregnancy. Everything we had mentally envisioned and emotionally longed for had suddenly shifted with the news that our boy’s earthly life would likely be much… Read more »
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