Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes, and one of the less pleasant ones is dealing with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. These are quite common and can really affect a pregnant woman's quality of life. Often, doctors who specialize in pregnancies (obstetricians) and those who deal with GI problems (gastroenterologists) need to work together to help these women. The r...

Fetal growth restriction, or low birth weight, affects about 1 in 10 pregnancies globally. This can cause serious health issues for babies, both right after birth and later in life. One of the main causes of FGR is when the placenta, the organ that feeds the baby during pregnancy, doesn't develop properly. This happens in up to 60% of cases in developed countries. W...

In October of 2023, Nevaeh Crain, an 18-year-old from Texas, passed away after three emergency room visits. She was pregnant and experiencing severe abdominal cramps. After two hospital visits, she was only diagnosed with strep throat. The doctors didn't look into her severe abdominal pains. Nevaeh's story shows how strict abortion laws can affect the care pregnant w...

Parvovirus B-19 is a respiratory virus that is making a comeback in the United States, with a surge in infections reported. The virus is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes, or by touching a surface or object that's contaminated with the virus.

Pregnancy is a life-changing event that should be met with care, compassion, and accurate information. However, the recent debate surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris' statement about pro-life state laws causing pregnant women to be denied needed healthcare during medical emergencies has sparked a heated discussion. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, I've witnessed...