Dr. Boyd talks about Ectopic pregnancy and your options moving forward. First, understand that this is a pregnancy. The problem is that the pregnancy is in the wrong location. The word ectopic simply means, outside of the uterus. There are three different locations where an ectopic pregnancy can occur: Fallopian tube (the most common place) […]
The Group B Streptococcus swab should be performed on all pregnant women. Hey, Dr. Boyd here. “Will Group B Strep affect me or my baby?” That is the question that you want to know. It is important to understand that all women have bacteria that live in their vagina and around their rectal area. The […]
Just because your pregnancy was unplanned doesn’t mean it is unwanted. Dr. Boyd has over 26 years of experience helping women deliver their babies safely into this world. He loves to help women get off on the right foot in pregnancy to help them have a safe and healthy pregnancy every step of the way! […]
Dr. Boyd shares his perspective on how to prepare for an upcoming pregnancy. Over the past 26 years many patients have come into my office and asked, “What should I do to prepare for my upcoming pregnancy?” I am going to share with you what I have discussed with women over the past 26 years. […]
Question of the day: Do I need a pap smear before I get pregnant? The simple answer is “No”. Hey, Dr. Boyd here, OB/GYN, and I have some info for you about pap smears. If you have had a pap smear in the past three years. If it has been longer than 3 years, then […]
Dr. Boyd, OB/GYN answers a question many women have when getting pregnant. “What is HCG?” HCG stands for Human Chronic Gonadotropin. Why is HCG relevant to a pregnant lady? First, HCG indicates whether you are pregnant or not. Fertilization: The sperm fertilizes the egg, and they join together to create your baby. After fertilization, your newly formed […]
You just found out you are pregnant, and now you want to make sure you are prepared to have a healthy pregnancy! If you just found out that you are pregnant, and it was unplanned, don’t be alarmed about your health. 50% of pregnancy’s in America are unplanned. You are NOT alone your situation. Now you just […]
Hey! Dr. Boyd here to recommend my favorite prenatal vitamins plus I will tell you why I think that these prenatal vitamins are the best for pregnancy. Do you want some help making a plan for birth? Download the FREE Natural Birth Workbook. This 4 Step Process is a great start if you are considering a med-free […]
A number of women will develop a placenta previa during their pregnancy, and they often wonder if it is a bad thing? YES, it is bad. But let me preface what I mean by that. As your placenta grows, we like it to grow on either the front side, back side, or top side. Front-sided […]
Today we are talking about your baby… Dr. W. Marc Boyd, Jr., M.D. D.O. FACOG explains what an abnormal quad marker test is all about. It is important to understand that a quad marker is a simple screening test to check if there are any abnormalities in your baby. The screening is looking for two […]