One of the largest side effects of pregnancy is weight gain, and it is often the side effect that High Desert women dread the most. It is important for women to understand that weight gain is an essential part of pregnancy, but it’s important to manage your weight gain. There…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Many expectant mothers look forward to their prenatal ultrasound appointments, and they love the fact that they get to see what their baby looks like prior to its arrival. At Reza Ahmadinia OBGYN, we recognize that many High Desert women are considering having 3D or 4D ultrasounds during their pregnancy.
Ultrasound A prenatal ultrasound is a routine procedure that is performed at least once and sometimes more than once during each woman’s pregnancy. Many women in the High Desert region look forward to their prenatal ultrasound appointments, because it gives them a chance to catch a glimpse of the growing…
Excercise Prenatal yoga is a form of yoga practice that is specially designed for expectant mothers. Throughout High Desert, many women decide that this is an activity that they would like to try during their pregnancy. Most prenatal yoga programs are safe for women throughout their entire pregnancy, whether they…
Women are often heard telling others that they are “eating for two” while they are pregnant. This may be true, but it doesn’t mean that women should be indulging in double the portions of ice cream, pickles and their favorite junk food.
Having a baby means you have to adjust your budget in many different ways. Instead of spending your disposable income on fancy dining experiences and impromptu movie dates, you’ll likely be purchasing clothing, toys, diapers and food for your new little one.
Many expectant moms in the High Desert region may be faced with the decision as to whether or not they should induce their labor. There are a variety of reasons to induce labor, including the health of the mother, the health of the baby or the current condition of the…
By the time a woman reaches the end of her pregnancy, she may feel like the experience is never going to end. In the age of modern technology and fast-paced life, many High Desert women start to think about inducing labor as it nears their due date. While induction can…
