January is Birth Defects Prevention Month, and Akron Children’s Hospital is spreading the word about how common birth defects are, the toll they can take on a child’s health and well-being, and how to prevent them. Facts Birth defects are conditions present at birth that may adversely affect an individual’s health by changing the body’s […]
High-risk pregnancy and the roles of an Ob/Gyn and MFM specialist
Being pregnant is an exciting, amazing thing, and you want nothing more than the best for this growing life inside of you. Most of us understand a healthy lifestyle is important to ensure a healthy pregnancy, but it also takes regularly scheduled appointments with excellent prenatal care. That’s why the first of many decisions you’ll […]
Avoid certain UTI meds during first trimester
In light of a report that some antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI) during pregnancy can have adverse effects, maternal fetal medicine specialists at Akron Children’s Hospital remind pregnant women to always ask questions about medications they’re being prescribed. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that […]
Gestational diabetes increases risk of preterm labor
It’s not uncommon to hear a pregnant women talk about cravings during pregnancy – pickles, peanut butter, ice cream and the like. What moms-to-be may not realize is the nutrients, or lack of, in those cravings can put her at higher risk of developing gestational diabetes and delivering preterm. Gestational diabetes happens when a woman’s […]
FDA, EPA Release New Guidelines for Pregnant or Nursing Moms’ Fish Consumption
Fish and shellfish are an important and healthy part of any pregnancy diet. They contain beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, are high in protein and low in saturated fat, all of which are crucial to a developing baby. However, in years past women have been warned to limit the types and quantity of fish they […]
Team Approach Offers Hope for High-Risk Moms
Hopeless is defined as a feeling or causing despair about something. After multiple complications and miscarriages, Marchelle Simms and her husband, Greg, knew the feeling all too well. It wasn’t until a chance visit from a high-risk specialist that Marchelle realized there was hope for moms like her. “My husband was in the Marine Corps […]
