Pregnancy
Warning Signs of Premature Labor
Premature labor (also called “preterm” labor) is labor that starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy, or more than 3 weeks before your due date. Premature labor can often be stopped if you catch it early. Check for warning signs every day. Uterine Contraction: If you feel your uterus tightening or the baby “balling up”, this…
Read MoreTdap Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Why Get Vaccinated The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that adults who have close contact with a baby under 12 months of age receive a single dose of Tdap. The incidence of Pertussis has been on the rise since 1990 and immunity to the disease wanes 5 -10 years following childhood immunization.…
Read MoreStress and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special time for a woman and her family. It is a time of many changes – in a pregnant woman’s body, in her emotions and in the life of her family. As welcome as they may be, these changes often add new stresses to the lives of busy pregnant women who already…
Read MoreWhen to Call Your Doctor Right Away
We are here to help you have a health pregnancy. Call your Doctor, midwife or nurse RIGHT AWAY if you have: Bleeding from your vagina after the first 3 months Sharp pains in your stomach or severe cramps Fluid leaking or gushing from your vagina Call WITHIN 24 HOURS if you have any of these…
Read MoreCreating a Safe Sleep Environment for Your Baby
What Does a Safe Sleep Environment Look Like? Below are tips and guides to help lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and provide a safe sleep environment for your baby. Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep, for naps and at night. The back sleep position is the…
Read MoreNeonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Dear Parents, We want to adequately plan for the birth of your baby and prepare you for this exciting time in your life. It is important for your baby’s health as well as your own that we are aware if you are on prescription medications or street drugs. Some examples of these are: Prescriptions Such…
Read MoreMorning Sickness Tips
Below are some tips that might ease the discomfort of morning sickness. Smells and odors sometimes trigger morning sickness. Sprinkle a damp washcloth with lemon or lime and store in a sealed Ziploc bag. This cloth placed over the nose helps with disagreeable odors. Keep your bedroom well ventilated to eliminate odors. Your sense of…
Read MorePostpartum Depression
Learn about the causes and treatment of Postpartum Depression: http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Postpartum-Depression
Read MoreLabor Instructions
Early Labor Longest part of labor Least uncomfortable Begin using relaxation techniques / breathing tools, as needed Take liquids, soups, light foods Walk, continue activities as tolerated Sleep between contractions at night You may have “bloody show” and / or passage of the mucus plug – this is normal *You do not have to call…
Read MoreGestational Diabetes
Proper healthcare before and during pregnancy will help prevent birth defects and other poor outcomes, such as miscarriage or stillbirth. If your Physician or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) at the OBGYN Group of Eastern Connecticut has told you that you have been diagnosed with a condition call Gestational Diabetes, please read on. Although your Physician…
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