Decades ago, it was thought that women in their late 30s and early 40s were not able to conceive easily, if at all. However, now that today’s women are focusing on their careers, living healthier lives and ultimately living longer, pregnancy over 35 is not just achievable but often expected. High Desert women who are…
In the last several decades, modern medicine has made labor and delivery significantly more comfortable for women in High Desert and throughout the country. However, many Apple Valley women who are considered low-risk at the time of their delivery may opt to try an unmedicated, or natural, childbirth. This is a birth in which no…
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.
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…
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 baby inside their body. At…