Obstetric

When you book your first pregnancy scan, you probably don’t give much thought to the person behind the machine. But the person at the other end of that probe is one of the most important roles in your prenatal care. That person is an obstetric sonographer, and knowing what they do, how they train, and what to expect from them can help you feel much more confident walking into your appointment. Now that you know why the role of the obstetric sonographer matters, let’s take a c

Pregnancy brings about numerous changes to your body, and not all of them are easy to discern. One condition often missed in these early conversations is obstetric cholestasis (OC), also known as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). It is a condition of the liver that can happen in pregnancy, and the warning signs are often confused with normal pregnancy discomfort. Here’s what you need to know before those symptoms surprise you What Is Obstetric Cholestasis? Obstetri