Celebrating pregnancy milestones for new and expecting mothers, from taking the test to the delivery room
 While research shows that September is the most common birth month, finding out you’re pregnant and knowing what to do next are crucial steps to your baby’s health – no matter the time of year. Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale School of Medicine, has the latest information about planning for motherhood – from innovative at-home pregnancy tests to nutrition and exercise guidelines – to help you get ready for baby.
Dr. Mary Jane Minkin  discusses:
- Health habits for pre-natal care: How to maximize your chances of getting pregnant
- Pregnancy in the Digital Age: Including the first and only Bluetooth-enabled pregnancy test, First Response Pregnancy PRO, and it’s benefits for expecting parents
- What to know during pregnancy: Helpful tips for managing your baby’s health, from pregnancy to child-birth (nutrition, exercise, mileposts of pregnancy)
About Dr. Mary Jane Minkin:
Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician/ gynecologist in private practice in New Haven, Connecticut, and a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine. She is lead author or co-author of articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Obstetrics and Gynecology and Journal of Reproductive Medicine, as well as co-author of A Woman’s Guide to Sexual Health (Yale University Press, 2005) and A Woman’s Guide to Menopause and Perimenopause (Yale University Press, 2005). Dr. Minkin is a recipient of the Irving Friedman Award, given by Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for excellence in clinical abilities and patient care, and has been awarded the Resident’s Teaching Award three times for best community attending physician.
Interview provided by First Response
