Recently, WakeMed Maternal Fetal Medicine doctors, James Edwards and Laura Edwards, achieved national recognition when their research article was published in the American Journal of Perinatology. The article is titled, “Effect of Cord Blood Magnesium Level at Birth on Non-neurologic Neonatal Outcomes,” and below, Dr. James Edwards explains its premise. Understanding the Effects of Magnesium Sulfate on […]
Flu season is upon us, and this year it seems to be in the news more than ever. If you are pregnant, this is particularly concerning as flu symptoms can be more severe, and the flu can be more dangerous during pregnancy. Below we address some important questions and concerns related to the flu and […]
Miscarriage, though very common, can be quite challenging and often devastating to expectant mothers. Below, we provide answers to common questions related to miscarriage as well as information to dispel any myths. Causes & Predictors for Miscarriage The incidence for miscarriage is approximately 8 to 20 percent in early pregnancies (less than 20 weeks). Risk […]
Spring has sprung in North Carolina! Unfortunately, that means the start of seasonal allergy season for many. With blooming flowers and budding trees come sneezes, sniffles, and itchy eyes for many sufferers of springtime allergies. For pregnant women, allergy symptoms can seem worse than normal due to increased swelling of nasal tissue. In fact, 25% […]
February is International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month. Below, WakeMed OB/GYN, Dr. Elizabeth Jarvis, discusses some of the common infections that mothers pass on to their unborn children as well as ways to prevent the spread of infection. What is International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month? International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month is recognized as a time to […]
Perhaps you’re in your mid 30’s and you can hear that biological clock ticking…LOUDLY. Or, perhaps you’ve been trying for a while to conceive but have been struggling. Below, Dr. Chantel Roedner discusses common and not-so-common questions pertaining to women, men and infertility. What is Infertility? The definition of infertility is the inability to become […]
WakeMed is pleased to now offer nitrous oxide as an option to manage pain during childbirth. Nitrous oxide, often referred to as “laughing gas,” is used to control labor pains and ease anxiety for moms-to-be while in labor. It is available to laboring mothers at WakeMed’s three hospitals in Raleigh, North Raleigh and Cary. At WakeMed, mothers-to-be can […]
This is a question all Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) get asked quite frequently. Certified nurse midwives are the most common midwife practicing in the U.S. providing healthcare to women of all ages. While midwives have been arguably present since the dawn of time, the modern day CNM began practicing in the U.S. in the 1920s. […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 30 percent of all births in the United States are performed via cesarean delivery (C-section). Below, we explore common questions surrounding C-section births, including why your doctor may recommend it and why vaginal births are still the preferred delivery method. Why would a doctor recommend a […]
As many as 10 percent of expectant moms develop high blood sugar, a condition known as gestational diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy. If your doctor finds that your blood sugar levels are elevated, you may be diagnosed with gestational diabetes – even if you have never had diabetes before. When detected early, it can […]
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