Congratulations! You have received a positive pregnancy test, and your journey to motherhood is about to begin. But now it’s time to get the news confirmed by your doctor. An ultrasound, also known as a sonogram, uses a transducer to send sound waves through the skin into the womb. The sound waves bounce off [...]
Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy for Babies As time passes and top health organizations, such as the CDC and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, continue to urge those who are pregnant to get vaccinated against COVID-19, we continue to learn more about the benefits of the vaccine for both mothers and babies. At [...]
At New Jersey Perinatal Associates, we work with expectant mothers every day, and we understand that some of those who are pregnant are still concerned about the COVID-19 vaccine. We strongly agree with recent recommendations from the CDC and several pregnancy and perinatal health organizations that all pregnant women get their COVID-19 vaccine and booster. [...]
Everything You Want to Know About Pregnancy Do’s and Don’ts - Pregnancy Diet Tips Our previous Pregnancy Do’s and Don’ts blog focused on vitamins and hydration during pregnancy, and now we want to talk about pregnancy diet tips that will support the health of you and your baby. There is lots of conflicting information out [...]
Everything You Want to Know About Pregnancy Do’s and Don’ts - Hydration and Vitamins At New Jersey Perinatal Associates, we know that pregnancy, although exciting, can also be a confusing time. Making the right choices for you and your baby during these few months is easier when you have advice from a trusted professional, like [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy - An Update from NJPA At New Jersey Perinatal Associates, we strive to keep our patients informed about anything that may impact their health and the health of their pregnancy, which has included the COVID-19 pandemic. The widespread use of the COVID-19 vaccine has been a major step forward in taking [...]
PFOA in NJ Drinking Water - New Guidelines and What You Should Know At New Jersey Perinatal Associates, we are dedicated to keeping our patients informed about anything that could impact their health or the health of their babies. We understand that pregnancy is a time when many women are even more conscious of their [...]
Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine At New Jersey Perinatal Associates, we want to ensure that all of our patients are fully informed about the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the development of the COVID-19 vaccine. The US Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency use authorization (EUA) of two vaccines to prevent COVID-19, which [...]
Traveling During Pregnancy With the holidays rapidly approaching, it is a good time to discuss travel during pregnancy. For those with uncomplicated, low-risk pregnancies, air travel until 36 weeks is acceptable, though the second trimester (between 14-28 weeks) is probably the most comfortable time. After 36 weeks, most domestic airlines will not allow air travel. [...]
Maternal-Fetal Specialist Perinatologists, also referred to as maternal-fetal medicine physicians, are specialists in the field of high risk obstetrics. The training includes a residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology, followed by a 2 to 3-year fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine. Perinatologists are involved in caring for women with pre-existing medical conditions in pregnancy as well as [...]
