During pregnancy, your body undergoes significant changes—some of which can impact your digestive system. While you may be expecting a range of symptoms such as nausea, bloating, constipation, and heartburn, you may not know what to do about them. Pregnancy…
Those few minutes while you wait for your at-home pregnancy test results may be the most exciting and excruciating of your life. You wait for what feels like an eternity trying not to peek, take a deep breath, and finally…
The decision to start a family is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life—one that we at OB/GYN Associates of Alabama love to be a part of. It’s a time of great possibilities, new horizons, and a…
Do you tend to get headaches right before or during your period? Perhaps you’re in the throes of perimenopause and headaches have become annoyingly familiar. Or worse, do you suffer migraines during certain times of the month? Maybe you’re pregnant,…
First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy! You’re no doubt excited — and maybe a little scared. You might be feeling overwhelmed and confused as to how to take care of yourself in the best way possible to ensure your…
The good news is, you’re pregnant! The bad news is, you’re exhausted. For some women, there’s simply no getting around the extreme pregnancy fatigue that comes with carrying a baby to term. If you want to stay as happy and…
Aches and pains Tylenol, Extra Strength Tylenol, or any product that Tylenol makes (Tylenol PM, Tylenol Cold and Sinus, etc.) is safe. Avoid any medicines containing aspirin (Bayer, Excedrin, BC, or Goody Powder) or anti-inflammatory medicines (ibuprofen, naprosyn, Aleve, Nuprin,…
The following medications have been taken during pregnancy and have not been shown to cause birth defects. Even so, we recommend not using any medication unless necessary. If you take a medication routinely for a medical problem and are unsure…
When we think of ultrasound, we typically associate it with pregnancy. The ultrasound is a common procedure used during pregnancy to check the health of the baby, discover the baby’s gender, and provide expecting parents with a picture of their…
