Tag Archives: Pregnant

Study of Coronavirus in Pregnant Women Finds Striking Racial Differences

Black, Hispanic and Latino pregnant women in Philadelphia are five times as likely as their white counterparts to have been exposed to the coronavirus, according to data collected from nearly 1,300 women between April and June. The findings, which have not been published in a scientific journal, were based on tests for coronavirus antibodies, which… Read More »

Back pain relief when pregnant

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Increased Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety in Pregnant Women During the COVID Pandemic

In the Boston area, the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 is steadily decreasing.  This is obviously happy news and a long-awaited reason to celebrate; however, we continue to be concerned about the mental health of our patients, especially those who are pregnant.  Even in the best of times, women who are pregnant or have… Read More »

How can you get diabetes when pregnant

While pregnant, women who have never had diabetes before but then develop high blood glucose levels may be diagnosed as having gestational diabetes, 1 according to the American Diabetes Association. Gestational diabetes has long-term effects on both mother and child. Having an elevated blood glucose level, or a glucose intolerance, while pregnant raises concerns not… Read More »

What diet to get pregnant

Luckily, there are a few natural ways to increase your fertility and become pregnant faster. Antioxidants like folate and zinc may improve fertility for both men and women 3, 4, 5, 6. Antioxidants deactivate the free radicals in your body, which can damage both sperm and egg cells 7. One study of young, adult men… Read More »