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Health and Wellness | February 7, 2025

Birth Plans: Labor Preferences for Delivering Your Baby

A pregnant woman contemplates creating a birth plan to document her wishes for labor and delivery.
Prepare your birth plan by following our tips. Specify who should be in the delivery room, pain management choices and other preferences.
Health and Wellness | January 16, 2025

High-Risk Pregnancies : What You Should Know (video/podcast)

What Is a High Risk Pregnancy video Thumbnail 1024X768; featuring Dr. Sean Daneshmand and Caitlin Grandfield.
Experts explain how high-risk pregnancies develop and the roles perinatologists and genetic counselors play in ensuring safe deliveries.
Health and Wellness | January 15, 2025

Midwife or Doula: What's the Difference?

Expectant mothers have the option of having a midwife or doula to help with labor and delivery.
Expectant patients can choose midwives or doulas. Midwives provide care, while doulas focus on comfort. Learn more about their services.
Scripps in the News | January 3, 2025

New Scripps Programs for High-Risk Pregnancies Make Headlines

Sean Daneshmand, MD, medical director of the maternal-fetal medicine program at Scripps Clinic.
Sean Daneshmand, MD, recently spoke with the La Jolla Light about the latest efforts to help high-risk moms and babies.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

5 Tips to Fight Weight Gain After Menopause

Many women gain weight during menopause due to aging and hormonal changes. Try aerobics and strength training. Check out our tips!
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

Preparing for Pregnancy: Get Healthy Before Getting Pregnant

A pregnant woman discusses her health with her OB-GYN.
If you're planning for pregnancy, focus on managing your weight, diet, stress and overall health.
Health and Wellness | October 9, 2024

What to Do When You’re 34 Weeks Pregnant

A pregnant woman rests at home at 34 week pregnancy point.
By week 34, your baby is the size of a cantaloupe. Are you ready for labor and delivery? Follow our tips for your baby's arrival.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2024

Delivering the Best Care for Mom and Baby

A Scripps NICU nurse cares for a baby in the neonatal care unit (NICU).
Scripps has long been a leader in pregnancy care, ensuring mom and baby’s safety and wellness. Learn about our OB-GYNs and perinatologists.
Health and Wellness | August 5, 2024

What Is Cord Blood Banking?

A mom and her baby after delivery; cord blood banking an option.
Cord blood banking stores potentially lifesaving stem cells from your baby's umbilical cord. Learn the pros and cons and how it's done.
Health and Wellness | August 1, 2024

What Is Preeclampsia in Pregnancy?

Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure condition during pregnancy. It can cause harm to mother and baby. Learn the signs and what to do.