by Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Donald Angstetra | Feb 1, 2020 | Blog
It is important to keep track of your weight during pregnancy for your and your baby’s health. You should balance your nutritional needs with healthy weight gain and eating to appetite. Women who do not gain enough weight may increase risk of preterm birth or small...
by Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Donald Angstetra | May 1, 2019 | Blog
Studies show that 50 per cent of pregnant women do not have enough iron in their body. The iron demands during pregnancy and breast feeding are particularly evident due to the expanded red blood cell volume, demands of the developing baby and placenta and blood loss...