Serious Pregnancy Symptoms Part 2

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

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?

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…

2D vs 3D / 4D Ultrasound

2D vs. 3D / 4D Ultrasound

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.