Many women are concerned about bleeding or spotting and its effect on pregnancy. Let’s talk about the possible causes of mid-cycle bleeding. 3 possible causes of mid-cycle spotting: 1. Ovulation bleeding Your egg is released from your ovary. This can cause spotting and some lower uterine cramping or discomfort. It should not cause severe pain […]
What do you do if you lose your mucus plug? What does the mucus plug do? What does it look like when it falls out? Will I be going into labor shortly after I lose it? Dr. Boyd made this video to help put some of your mucus plug scares to rest. So, sit back […]
Before we dive deep into the different pain management techniques we are going to look at the two ways you can birth your baby. Technically there are only two ways to birth your baby: C-Section or vaginal delivery There is, however assisted vaginal delivery by natural or medical induction, episiotomy, amniotomy, forceps extraction, and vacuum […]
First off, let me say that food is a very personal thing. We bond over food, we celebrate over food, we feast, we diet, we have cravings, and we have diversions. A baby is a little bit different when it comes to food. Babies eat to survive and grow. Babies don’t crave foods, and babies […]
What all takes place in order for your labor to be induced? Below you will find a simple breakdown of the details surrounding induction of labor. This video module features Dr. Marc Boyd Jr. D.O. M.D. FACOG, Board-Certified OB/GYN. Dr. Boyd talks about each of the different situations concerning induction of labor and what you can […]
I love coffee. I want a hot cup of coffee when I get up in the morning. But when I was pregnant, I didn’t want coffee. I still wanted the caffeine though. If you are like that, then don’t resort to soda. All the sugar can lead to gestational diabetes and weight gain. Diet soda […]