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Considering Pregnancy

What Can I Expect When Using a Midwife?

Baptist Health-Fort Smith recently welcomed a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) to its medical staff. Certified nurse midwives have post-graduate training in obstetrics and gynecology and have passed the national board-certification

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If You’re Having Trouble Getting Pregnant

Approximately 1 in 6 couples have difficulty conceiving – so if you’re concerned, you’re not alone. We recommend bringing up desires for fertility at your annual examination simply to discuss preventative measures such as vitamins and prenatal rubella and/or cystic fibrosis testing that may be helpful when trying to conceive…

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Genetic Carrier Screenings Explained

As you prepare to become pregnant or plan for life with a baby, genetic carrier screenings can play an important role in educating yourself about what genes you could potentially pass on to your child, and how they could affect his or her life. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology answers the following frequently asked questions…

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