Fertility Q&A

Pregnancy Week 4

You are about two weeks from ovulation and likely have confirmed pregnancy with a home pregnancy test. However, we recommend you also test for pregnancy via a blood test. This is the most accurate ...

Pregnancy - Week 38

By the end of 38 weeks, your baby will be as long as a stalk of rhubarb. Most women, who naturally go into labor, do so between weeks 37 and 42, so you’re almost there! Some providers offer optiona...

Pregnancy - Week 37

Your baby is the size of a spaghetti squash at 37 weeks. Your baby’s grasping reflex is well developed, and they will start holding anything they can get their hands on - at this point, mostly thei...

Pregnancy - Week 36

Your baby is the size of a head of romaine lettuce by 36 weeks. Most providers have patients come in for weekly appointments from week 36 until they give birth. You may experience more pelvic press...

General Hormone Health

Pregnancy - Week 32

You may experience increased swelling in your feet and ankles, this is a common issue. Ways to decrease the swelling and to feel more comfortable are:  Elevate Your Feet: Keep your feet elevated ...

Pregnancy - Week 27

Your baby is about the size of a cauliflower, and by week 28 they’re about the size of an eggplant. Your baby is growing in size very quickly! The fat on their body continues to develop (and will t...

Pregnancy - Week 26

As you approach your third trimester, it’s a good time to start thinking about life after your baby arrives. Here are a few important things to explore, and start preparing for, in the coming weeks...

Your health and your relationship with your baby at 24 weeks of pregnancy

If you haven’t already started speaking, singing, or reading to your baby, this is a great time to do so! This is a good time to start planning your nursery space (if you haven’t already). Many wom...

Your health at 22 weeks of pregnancy

At 22 weeks, you might start to feel the occasional Braxton Hicks contractions—your body’s way of practicing for the real thing! These "practice" contractions are usually irregular, mild, and painl...