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Many home pregnancy tests are advanced enough to detect pregnancy several days before a missed period. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D., discusses what women need to know before choosing a home pregnancy test.

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What happens if I get pregnant with an IUD?

Many women rely on intrauterine devices (IUDs) to prevent pregnancy. While the devices are highly effective, pregnancy can happen while using them. When it does, it’s important to seek the care of an Ob/Gyn for pregnancy evaluation and treatment that may reduce complications.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

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Which over-the-counter cold medications are safe during pregnancy?

During cold season, we get a lot of questions about what over-the-counter medications are safe to take during pregnancy. Dr. Horsager discusses which drugs are safe and which to skip.

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"Maternal complications resulting from severe hypertension during or after pregnancy are largely preventable. However, severe hypertension, particularly in the postpartum period, often goes unrecognized and untreated because women are not receiving the tools, education, or empowerment they need to monitor and maintain their health after going home with their baby."

Jamie Morgan, M.D. quoted from: Postpartum hypertension: When a new mom's blood pressure is too high

Your Pregnancy Matters

Landmark cystic fibrosis clinical trial gives patients hope for healthy pregnancies

TRIKAFTA may give patients with cystic fibrosis hope for healthy pregnancies. Learn about the landmark clinical trial to analyze its safety from pregnancy through two years after delivery.