Blog Posts & Resources
A curation of blog posts & free resources for our clients & beyond!
Twin & Multiple Pregnancy Care in Lancaster, PA
Learn why twin and multiple pregnancies are higher risk, what extra monitoring looks like, and how Lancaster MFM supports you and your babies.
Gestational Diabetes & What It Means for Your Baby
Gestational diabetes screening, blood sugar targets, & management guidance from the high-risk pregnancy team at Lancaster MFM in Lancaster, PA
Pregnancy After 35: Risks & Care
Learn what advanced maternal age really means for your pregnancy, extra testing, & how Lancaster MFM supports healthy outcomes after 35
Prenatal Nutrition and Food Safety: What Every Expecting Parent Should Know
Prenatal nutrition and food safety play a major role in your baby’s growth, development, and long-term health.
Why We Love Doulas: Continuous Support for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
At Lancaster Maternal Fetal Medicine (LMFM), we often get questions from patients who have heard about doulas but aren’t exactly sure what they do.
Why Therapy Dogs Matter – And Why We Love Having One at Lancaster MFM
If you’ve followed Lancaster MFM on social media, you already know that Laszlo, our beloved Bernedoodle, has become something of a local celebrity. Half Bernese Mountain Dog, half Poodle, and 100% heart, Laszlo is training to become a certified therapy dog with the help of the wonderful volunteers at KPETS.
Lupus and Pregnancy: What Expectant Parents Should Know
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), often referred to simply as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs.
What You Need to Know About Cell-Free DNA (cfDNA) Screening
Advances in prenatal care are giving expectant parents more insight than ever before. One of the most widely used tools is cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screening.
Fibroids and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Uterine fibroids are the most common noncancerous growths that can form in the uterus. They are sometimes called leiomyomas or myomas and can range in size from as small as a pea to as large as a grapefruit.
Understanding Cesarean Scar Ectopic Pregnancy (CSEP)
Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) is a rare but serious condition that affects an estimated 1 in 1,800 to 1 in 2,500 pregnancies
Activity Restriction in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Activity restriction, sometimes referred to as “bed rest” or “modified bed rest,” is a long-standing recommendation used by some healthcare providers when complications arise during pregnancy.
Question: What Makes a Pregnancy High Risk?
All pregnancies carry some level of risk, but some are considered “high risk” when there’s a greater chance of complications for the mother, the baby, or both.
