Twins
There are several types of twins. The type of twin pregnancy depend on whether it results from one egg or two, and if one egg, depending on when the embryo…
Miscarriage
Miscarriage is defined as an early pregnancy loss that occurs at less than 20 weeks’ gestation. Miscarriages are common and become more common the older you get, ranging from about…
Advanced maternal age (AMA)
AMA is defined as 35 years or older at the estimated time of delivery. This feels harsh to say, we know. This designation was created in the 1970s to indicate…
Rh negative
Early in pregnancy, you will have your blood type checked (e.g., A+, A-, B+, etc.). The + or – indicates your Rhesus (Rh) status. We pay attention to Rh in…
Gestational diabetes
Between 24 and 28 weeks’ gestation, we will perform a glucose screening test for gestational diabetes. We will have you drink 50 grams of glucose and then check your blood…
Hyperemesis gravidarum
This is a disorder of pregnancy during which a pregnant woman has excessive nausea and vomiting to the point she has weight loss, dehydration, and volume depletion that can lead…
Preeclampsia
This is also a blood pressure disorder of pregnancy that is diagnosed by two blood pressures taken at least four hours apart that are ≥ 140/90 and evidence of protein…
Gestational hypertension
This is a blood pressure disorder of pregnancy that is diagnosed by two blood pressures taken at least four hours apart that are ≥ 140/90. You must be at least…