If you are an athlete or have an active lifestyle, you may have wondered: ‘Should my exercise routine change during pregnancy and breastfeeding?’ As a former division 1 athlete, I sure have. You may have seen the news about athletes who compete at the highest level during or shortly after pregnancy. Serena Williams won the Australian Open while 8 weeks pregnant. Alysia Montano ran the 800-meter race at a national meet in her third trimester. Allyson Felix won a gold medal at the World …
The Baby Blog: Archives for September 2026
Birth Defects vs. Chromosomal Abnormalities: What’s the Difference?
Sara contacted us at the recommendation of her OB/GYN to talk about the paroxetine she takes for her depression. Sara wanted to see if taking paroxetine can increase the chance of having a baby with a heart defect. She was confused because her genetic screening result was normal. She asked: “Is it possible for my baby to have a heart defect if my non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) was negative?” There are many tests that can check on the development …
