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What causes nosebleeds in pregnancy, and tips to manage them

During pregnancy, 20% of women get nosebleeds, compared with 6% when not pregnant. Find out why nosebleeds are more common when you're pregnant and how to manage them.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

October 13, 2020

Your Pregnancy Matters

Baby (and tissues!) on board: Tips for managing pregnancy rhinitis

Pregnant with a stuffy nose? It could be pregnancy rhinitis, a temporary condition that afflicts up to 20% of pregnant women. Get tips to feel better in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

October 6, 2020

Your Pregnancy Matters

Birth control after childbirth: Long-term options for new moms

After childbirth, patients can go home with long-term birth control to avoid an unexpected pregnancy. Learn about three types patients can get in the delivery room.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

September 29, 2020

Your Pregnancy Matters

Welcoming (someone else's) baby: A surrogate’s delivery story

Nicky Haynes shares her story of giving birth as a gestational carrier during the pandemic. Find out what it was like watching new parents welcome the baby she helped bring into the world.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

September 22, 2020

Your Pregnancy Matters

Understanding how 4 abnormal ultrasound findings relate to miscarriage risk

In this #YourPregnancyMatters blog, see pictures of 4 abnormal ultrasound findings and what they might mean for your pregnancy.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

September 15, 2020

Your Pregnancy Matters

Natural pregnancy after IVF: How 'subfertility' surprises moms like Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen’s "surprise" pregnancy after IVF is not unheard of. Jennifer Shannon, M.D., discusses infertility vs. subfertility in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

September 1, 2020

Your Pregnancy Matters

Biotin and lab tests: Beauty supplement poses risks for pregnant women

After the pregnancy "glow" subsides, many women take biotin (vitamin B7) to restore radiant hair, skin, and nails. But taking too much poses serious health risks. Learn more.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

August 25, 2020

Your Pregnancy Matters

5 things to consider when choosing a pediatrician

Finding the perfect pediatrician for your child requires a little homework. Jamie Morgan, M.D., discusses five things to think about when choosing the best provider.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

August 18, 2020