Genetic Testing Options
Screening for risk of Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Trisomy 18, and Trisomy 13 Invasive tests: amniocentesis and CVS; these are the most accurate tests and
Preconception
Smoking During Pregnancy
KEY POINTS Why is Smoking During Pregnancy Harmful? Smoking during pregnancy is bad for you and your baby. Quitting smoking, even if you’re already pregnant,
Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery
There are two categories of bariatric (weight loss or gastric bypass) surgery: restrictive and malabsorptive. Restrictive surgery limits the amount of food you can eat.
Obesity and Pregnancy
Being overweight is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25–29.9. Obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30 or greater. Within
Asthma and Pregnancy
Now that you’re pregnant, you may be concerned about how asthma will affect your health and the health of your baby. But asthma doesn’t have
