by Deborah Northcutt | Pregnancy
When a woman is carrying one baby, it is called singleton pregnancy. When she is carrying two or more babies, it is called a multiple pregnancy. Women who are expecting more than one baby are concerned because they are at risk to certain pregnancy complications. One...
by Deborah Northcutt | Pregnancy, Safety Tips
Ultrasounds, sometimes referred to as sonograms, are a medical test which uses high frequency sound waves to produce a picture of the organs in the body. The sonogram is the diagnostic medical image created using ultrasound echo or sonographic equipment. How does a...
by Deborah Northcutt | Pregnancy, Safety Tips
What is obesity? To understand more about being obese is to know that it starts with being overweight. Overweight is defined as being 10% to 15% heavier than recommended for a woman’s height, or having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 30. Obese means having a...
by Deborah Northcutt | Parenting, Your Babies
Babies born prematurely, or those babies born before the due date, may need special care during their first 2 years, especially if they were very small at birth (less than 3 pounds). Here are some advices on how to take care of your premature baby when he or she...
by Deborah Northcutt | Pregnancy, Safety Tips
Childbirth and pregnancy is an exciting and anxious time for many expectant mothers and their families. It’s also a time of many questions and concerns about what to expect during pregnancy. Here are just some of the frequently asked questions of first-time...
