The COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnant Women
How Serious is COVID-19 for Pregnant Women? In August of 2021 alone, 22 pregnant women in the US died of COVID-19. Data from the CDC showed after the...
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Gestational Diabetes – A Concern for Pregnant Women
Hi, my name is Ellen Thomsen, I'm a registered dietician and certified Diabetes Educator at CHI Health. Today, I'm here to talk to you about gestational diabetes. Gestational...
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Postpartum
For many individuals, pregnancy may bring excitement and joy, but also stress. This stress may be amplified for those experiencing gestational diabetes, or elevated blood glucose during pregnancy. ...
Don’t Skip This Prenatal Screening: GBS is Dangerous for Baby
A normal bacteria that’s harmless for pregnant women can cause severe disease in babies after delivery. That’s why physicians routinely screen for Group B Streptococcus, or GBS. GBS...