Gyno
Is Nasal Stuffiness in Pregnancy Normal?
Frederick R. Jelovsek, MD
Over 30% of pregnant women report frequent or constant nasal problems. That makes stuffiness a problem so common it is called rhinitis of pregnancy. Is it always due to pregnancy --...
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What Genetic Screening is Needed in Pregnancy?
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
Many pregnant women want to know whether their baby will be normal; some do not. They may not want to know because they are afraid of undergoing a diagnostic procedure such...
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Pregnancy and Alcohol: How Much is Too Much?
Taking care of her developing baby's health is a woman's top concern during pregnancy. Pregnant women know that ensuring that they follow a healthy diet is central to their baby's health. But one issue...
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Frederick R. Jelovsek, MD
Itching during pregnancy is a common symptom. What many women don't realize, however, is that sometimes itching can be a sign of a liver abnormality called intrahepatic (within the liver) cholestasis...
Gyno
Calculate your Due Date from Ovulation
The due date calculator is based on an average gestation of 266 days from the date of ovulation.
Calculate your due date by putting in the correct information below. Â Find out when to expect your...
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Teen Moms: The Risk of Giving Birth to a Low-Weight Baby
By Frederick R. Jelovsek, MD
Teen girls who get pregnant are at risk for having low birth weight babies. If your teen were pregnant, how could you tell if she was at risk for having...
Gyno
Dealing with Vaginal Postpartum Conditions
Things Are Different Now
Somewhere in our minds we have this thought that once the baby is born everything will spring back to normal in a very short time. Although that does seem to be...
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Entire Roast Chickens
If you have a brother who is older than you, you might remember his huge appetite during his teenaged years. Maybe you recall everyone kidding him about his insatiable need to eat...