Having Twins?
When a woman finds out that she is expecting, she experiences a wide range of emotions. Some might at first feel fearful, nervous or anxious, while others may be overjoyed about the life that is growing inside of them.
Rest During Your Pregnancy
A pregnant woman may be feeling different emotions and physical symptoms at various stages of her pregnancy. However, one symptom is almost always looming around the corner, and that symptom is fatigue. Fatigue during pregnancy is quite normal and is typically caused because of erratic hormones, physical changes to the body and anemia. High Desert…
Serious Pregnancy Symptoms Part 2
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life when she prepares both physically and mentally to welcome a new child into the world. While there are often mixed emotions associated with each pregnancy — including fear, joy, and anxiousness — there also are physical symptoms that High Desert women need to be aware of.…
Serious Pregnancy Symptoms Part 1
When a woman first receives a positive pregnancy test and finds out she is expecting a baby, she likely feels joy and anxiousness and nervousness all at the same time. After the initial shock of knowing that she is carrying a child subsides, she will begin to feel the symptoms of her pregnancy. High Desert…
What Are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
Pregnant women in the High Desert region often report that they experience discomfort in their abdominal area or a tight feeling around their uterus every once in a while during their pregnancy. Many Apple Valley patients are startled to find out that these sensations are actually contractions — but they are not the kind that…