Your first ultrasound is one of the most exciting moments of pregnancy. It’s when your journey starts to feel real. Whether you’re feeling excited, nervous, or a little bit of both, it helps to know what to expect and how to prepare for this special appointment. At Care Net of NNY, we’re here to walk alongside you and make sure you feel informed…

Pregnancy is a journey filled with emotion, change, and a lot of new information. One of the most important steps you can take for your baby’s health, starting even before you’re trying to conceive, is making sure you’re getting the right nutrients. That’s where prenatal vitamins come in. These small daily supplements play a big role in supp…

Becoming a parent for the first time is exciting, emotional, and a little overwhelming. There’s so much to think about as you prepare to welcome your little one home. Whether you’re weeks away from your due date or want to plan ahead, having a simple checklist can make those early days less stressful. Here’s a practical guide to help first-time pa…

Any time you have unprotected sex, there’s a possibility you could get pregnant, including on your period. Although it’s very rare, it can happen. If it does happen, it’s important to know your next steps. Keep reading to find out more!   Can You Get Pregnant on Your Period? Yes. Although unlikely, it is possible to get pregnant during your p…

You might wonder if home pregnancy tests provide accurate results. Regardless of how you feel about being pregnant, there are a few things you should know about home pregnancy tests. Keep reading to learn more.   How Do Pregnancy Tests Work? About 10 days after conception (when a sperm fertilizes an egg), the embryo implants into a woman’s ut…

If you’ve missed a period and don’t want to be pregnant, you may feel a little frantic. But what if you’ve missed a period and you have a negative pregnancy test? Even if your negative pregnancy test brings relief, you may still have a lot of questions. Should you take another test? Why is your period still missing? Should you call a doctor? Other…

Pregnancy nausea can make women feel physically miserable and emotionally drained. If you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy with morning sickness, know that you’re not alone. In this blog, we’ll be exploring:What is morning sickness When it starts Ways to alleviate itKeep reading to learn more. What is Morning Sickness? Although most peo…

Pregnancy can cause a lot of new sensations in your body. Whether it’s nausea or breast tenderness, symptoms may feel uncomfortable as you try to figure out what’s happening. Then, deciphering between gas, muscle cramps, and movement inside of your belly can be confusing! Here’s what you need to know about when you should feel movement in pregnanc…

If you just found out that you’re pregnant, you may have angst about what you ate, drank, or did in the last few weeks…but you didn’t even know you were pregnant! At Care Net of NNY, we want to empower you with the information you need to make the best decisions for you moving forward. What if I drank alcohol before I knew that I was pregnant? As…