New Fetal Test Spares Pregnant Moms the Risks of Amniocentesis
Cell-free DNA blood-screening method offered by University of Colorado OB-GYN doctors revolutionizes prenatal testing for birth defects.
HIV/AIDS Testing Protects You, Your Baby and Your Partner
HIV/AIDS Awareness Days bring awareness to infection testing as a routine pregnancy test for your health and your baby and a good thing to keep in mind.
OB-GYN Professor Receives Acclaim for Obesity Study
Research revealing how eliminating a gene in mice reduces obesity and may be applied to humans has gained international attention and has the promise of advancing OB-GYN care.
University of Colorado Professor Receives International Acclaim for Obesity Research
A new study headed by University of Colorado OB-GYN researcher James McManaman manipulates an obesity gene in mice that could affect human obesity and OB-GYN care.
Sense of Search: Medical Information on the Web
Many people search the Internet for medical information during pregnancy. Dr. Erickson cites her sources & how to tell if a medical website is trustworthy.
Pregnant? Get Your Flu Shot!
In the United States, it’s called a shot. In the United Kingdom, it’s called a jab. In either place, when it is flu season and you are pregnant, it’s called a good idea.
Exercise During Pregnancy
Many forms of exercise are acceptable throughout pregnancy. However, you may need to consider some adjustments to your routine – reducing routines while keeping well hydrated.
Newborn Screening
Newborn screening tests identify apparently healthy children born with rare but devastating genetic disorders which, if addressed early, can be managed so the child can lead a normal life.
Cancer Patient Gives Birth to Quadruplets
Ashley Adams and her husband, Andy, were surprised to find they would be having quadruplets, but surprise turned to fear when doctors diagnosed 24-year-old Ashley with thyroid cancer four months into her pregnancy.
Back Down to Sleep – Part Two
The Back to Sleep Campaign recommends that babies should always sleep on their backs. Here is their full list of recommendations, which they call the Safe Sleep Top Ten.