Exercise and Pregnancy Some people are dedicated exercisers, for them exercising during pregnancy is a given. They want to continue their normal routine as long as they can while waiting on the baby. For women who struggle to get into the exercise routine, pregnancy may seem like the perfect excuse to give up exercise for…
The 2017 flu season is upon us! Don’t forget to get your influenza vaccine. While we are not administering it at our office, it is widely available. Pregnant women are considered to be at increased risk and should be immunized as soon as possible during pregnancy. If you have questions about the influenza vaccine we…
How to stay safe from Zika this Summer There has been much talk lately about the spread Zika virus. But, what does that mean for you? If you are pregnant or trying to conceive, extra care should be taken to avoid exposure to the virus. It is known to cause a birth defect called microcephaly…
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths which result in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis most commonly…