Pregnancy Food Safety List: What Young Moms Should Avoid at Home, School, and Work

Pregnant woman in a brown dress holding white baby booties, with text introducing a pregnancy food safety list for young moms at home, school, and work.

Pregnancy changes how the body processes certain foods, and some items that are ordinarily safe become a source of risk during pregnancy because of shifts in immune function that affect how bacteria and toxins are handled. FDA and ACOG guidance identifies specific food and drink categories that pregnant women are advised to avoid or limit […]

When Should You Announce Your Pregnancy? The 12-Week Rule for First-Time and Teen Moms

Young woman sitting on a bed and holding a pregnancy test, with text about when to announce a pregnancy and the 12-week rule for first-time and teen moms.

There is no medical rule that requires you to wait 12 weeks before announcing a pregnancy. The 12-week guideline is a personal and cultural convention rooted in the fact that miscarriage risk drops significantly at the end of the first trimester, giving many people a greater sense of confidence before sharing their news. Announcing earlier […]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

OB Billing Changes for 2027

If you are scheduled to deliver in 2027, changes to CMS billing guidelines will affect how your maternity care is billed.

WHAT'S CHANGING

Currently, prenatal visits, delivery, and postpartum care are billed as one global package. Beginning in September, prenatal visits will be billed separately if you are expected to deliver in 2027. You can expect to see individual charges listed on your EОВ.

WHAT'S NOT CHANGING

Your care will not change – only the way it is billed. You will continue to receive the same prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care from your OBGYN team.

Questions About Your Bill?

We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please speak with your care team at your next visit or contact our billing office directly