How do you know when it is not Braxton Hicks and time to go to the hospital? This is my third child, both of my previous were preemies and my water did not break on them. Braxton Hicks contractions are also known as false labor. They usually begin sometime after the 20th week of pregnancy. […]

One of a woman’s greatest concerns is “How will I know if I am in labor?” This is especially true in first pregnancies. There are several signs of labor or pregnancy emergencies that should cause you to phone your physician or head to the hospital. The first sign of labor is uterine contractions. Uterine contractions […]

Is it safe to get a flu vaccine during pregnancy, even if I have never gotten a flu vaccine before? Are there any risks to mother or baby with the vaccine? Are there any risks to mother or baby from the flu? Vaccination against influenza has been shown to be safe in pregnancy. In fact, […]