The Tdap Vaccine in Pregnancy: Why Timing Matters for Your Newborn
The Tdap vaccine is recommended between 27 and 36 weeks of every pregnancy because this timing gives your body enough time to produce protective antibodies and transfer them to your baby through the placenta before birth. Tdap protects against three diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. Pertussis poses the greatest risk […]
2D vs. 3D vs. 4D Ultrasound: What’s Actually Different?
A 2D ultrasound produces flat, black-and-white cross-sectional images that your OBGYN uses for medical diagnosis. A 3D ultrasound compiles multiple 2D images from different angles into a still, three-dimensional picture of your baby’s surface features. A 4D ultrasound adds real-time motion to that 3D image, creating a live video where you can watch your baby […]