Pregnancy can sometimes feel like one big question mark. Especially if you’ve never been pregnant before, it’s hard to know what advice to trust. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and the information online can range from confusing to straight up wrong.
If you’re up late scrolling through WebMD or #PregnancyTok, you’re not alone.
When we want OBGYN-approved pregnancy information, we log onto the Delfina Care app.
Here are 3 common pregnancy questions, answered by Delfina.
Do I need to take time off work when I’m pregnant?
It depends on your job! Many people keep working as usual when they’re pregnant. If you sit at a desk and work at a computer, you can keep doing your normal work during pregnancy. Just remember to take lots of breaks and sit with good posture and both feet flat on the floor.
If you do a job where you stand for long periods of time, take frequent breaks, wear comfortable shoes, and talk to your employer about ways to sit instead of stand.
If you have a job where you do heavy labor, or a job with a more dangerous environment, like exposure to chemicals, you should talk with your doctor about what’s safe for you to do. You may need to take extra precautions.
Remember, if you’re pregnant, there are laws to protect you at work. Ask your care team if you have any questions about needing accommodations like taking longer breaks or getting equipment to make you more comfortable.
For more, see the Delfina in-app article "Work during pregnancy"
Are c-sections dangerous?
C-sections, or cesarean births, are a surgical procedure and so they do have a higher risk of complications than a vaginal birth. But c-sections are sometimes a necessary intervention to keep you and your baby safe.
Sometimes, C-sections are planned, and sometimes the doctor decides that you need one while you’re in labor. Some reasons for needing a C-section are the failure of labor progression, abnormal fetal heart rate, umbilical cord problems, having multiple babies, or the baby is in breech (abnormal) position.
Some risks of a C-section are heavy bleeding, infection, injury to other organs, problems with anesthesia, and problems with future pregnancies. When a c-section is deemed medically necessary, it can be a lifesaving procedure for both the pregnant person and the baby. Talk to your OBGYN or midwife to address any concerns you may have.
If you have more questions, take a look at the Delfina in-app articles: "Birthing options" and "What does recovery look like after having a C-section?
Will it affect my baby if I’m anxious?
Anxiety during pregnancy is very common—it affects about 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and after giving birth. But even though everyone worries sometimes, feeling so anxious that it disrupts your daily life can be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety during pregnancy has been linked to certain complications such as low birth weight and a smaller head circumference, which may be related to brain size. Anxiety can also start or get worse after the baby is born, so if you know you already have anxiety, it’s important to get help early.
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of anxiety or if you have symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feeling worried, irritability, sleep problems, or panic attacks.
There are safe and effective treatments for people who have anxiety when they’re pregnant. You can talk to a therapist or mental health specialist, and take some medications. However, not all anti-anxiety medications are safe to take during pregnancy, so always talk to your doctor about the medications you’re taking.
For more, check out the Delfina in-app articles: "How to manage anxiety during pregnancy", "Stress", "Depression during pregnancy", and "What is postpartum depression?" (P.S. Delfina also offers resources for managing stress like free yoga classes!)
All of these answers and more can be found in our Delfina Care app. We’ve put together educational materials that are all OBGYN-reviewed and approved.
Looking for more info? Learn how you can get Delfina Care here.
Pregnancy can sometimes feel like one big question mark. Especially if you’ve never been pregnant before, it’s hard to know what advice to trust. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and the information online can range from confusing to straight up wrong.
If you’re up late scrolling through WebMD or #PregnancyTok, you’re not alone.
When we want OBGYN-approved pregnancy information, we log onto the Delfina Care app.
Here are 3 common pregnancy questions, answered by Delfina.
Do I need to take time off work when I’m pregnant?
It depends on your job! Many people keep working as usual when they’re pregnant. If you sit at a desk and work at a computer, you can keep doing your normal work during pregnancy. Just remember to take lots of breaks and sit with good posture and both feet flat on the floor.
If you do a job where you stand for long periods of time, take frequent breaks, wear comfortable shoes, and talk to your employer about ways to sit instead of stand.
If you have a job where you do heavy labor, or a job with a more dangerous environment, like exposure to chemicals, you should talk with your doctor about what’s safe for you to do. You may need to take extra precautions.
Remember, if you’re pregnant, there are laws to protect you at work. Ask your care team if you have any questions about needing accommodations like taking longer breaks or getting equipment to make you more comfortable.
For more, see the Delfina in-app article "Work during pregnancy"
Are c-sections dangerous?
C-sections, or cesarean births, are a surgical procedure and so they do have a higher risk of complications than a vaginal birth. But c-sections are sometimes a necessary intervention to keep you and your baby safe.
Sometimes, C-sections are planned, and sometimes the doctor decides that you need one while you’re in labor. Some reasons for needing a C-section are the failure of labor progression, abnormal fetal heart rate, umbilical cord problems, having multiple babies, or the baby is in breech (abnormal) position.
Some risks of a C-section are heavy bleeding, infection, injury to other organs, problems with anesthesia, and problems with future pregnancies. When a c-section is deemed medically necessary, it can be a lifesaving procedure for both the pregnant person and the baby. Talk to your OBGYN or midwife to address any concerns you may have.
If you have more questions, take a look at the Delfina in-app articles: "Birthing options" and "What does recovery look like after having a C-section?
Will it affect my baby if I’m anxious?
Anxiety during pregnancy is very common—it affects about 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and after giving birth. But even though everyone worries sometimes, feeling so anxious that it disrupts your daily life can be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety during pregnancy has been linked to certain complications such as low birth weight and a smaller head circumference, which may be related to brain size. Anxiety can also start or get worse after the baby is born, so if you know you already have anxiety, it’s important to get help early.
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of anxiety or if you have symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feeling worried, irritability, sleep problems, or panic attacks.
There are safe and effective treatments for people who have anxiety when they’re pregnant. You can talk to a therapist or mental health specialist, and take some medications. However, not all anti-anxiety medications are safe to take during pregnancy, so always talk to your doctor about the medications you’re taking.
For more, check out the Delfina in-app articles: "How to manage anxiety during pregnancy", "Stress", "Depression during pregnancy", and "What is postpartum depression?" (P.S. Delfina also offers resources for managing stress like free yoga classes!)
All of these answers and more can be found in our Delfina Care app. We’ve put together educational materials that are all OBGYN-reviewed and approved.
Looking for more info? Learn how you can get Delfina Care here.
Pregnancy can sometimes feel like one big question mark. Especially if you’ve never been pregnant before, it’s hard to know what advice to trust. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and the information online can range from confusing to straight up wrong.
If you’re up late scrolling through WebMD or #PregnancyTok, you’re not alone.
When we want OBGYN-approved pregnancy information, we log onto the Delfina Care app.
Here are 3 common pregnancy questions, answered by Delfina.
Do I need to take time off work when I’m pregnant?
It depends on your job! Many people keep working as usual when they’re pregnant. If you sit at a desk and work at a computer, you can keep doing your normal work during pregnancy. Just remember to take lots of breaks and sit with good posture and both feet flat on the floor.
If you do a job where you stand for long periods of time, take frequent breaks, wear comfortable shoes, and talk to your employer about ways to sit instead of stand.
If you have a job where you do heavy labor, or a job with a more dangerous environment, like exposure to chemicals, you should talk with your doctor about what’s safe for you to do. You may need to take extra precautions.
Remember, if you’re pregnant, there are laws to protect you at work. Ask your care team if you have any questions about needing accommodations like taking longer breaks or getting equipment to make you more comfortable.
For more, see the Delfina in-app article "Work during pregnancy"
Are c-sections dangerous?
C-sections, or cesarean births, are a surgical procedure and so they do have a higher risk of complications than a vaginal birth. But c-sections are sometimes a necessary intervention to keep you and your baby safe.
Sometimes, C-sections are planned, and sometimes the doctor decides that you need one while you’re in labor. Some reasons for needing a C-section are the failure of labor progression, abnormal fetal heart rate, umbilical cord problems, having multiple babies, or the baby is in breech (abnormal) position.
Some risks of a C-section are heavy bleeding, infection, injury to other organs, problems with anesthesia, and problems with future pregnancies. When a c-section is deemed medically necessary, it can be a lifesaving procedure for both the pregnant person and the baby. Talk to your OBGYN or midwife to address any concerns you may have.
If you have more questions, take a look at the Delfina in-app articles: "Birthing options" and "What does recovery look like after having a C-section?
Will it affect my baby if I’m anxious?
Anxiety during pregnancy is very common—it affects about 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and after giving birth. But even though everyone worries sometimes, feeling so anxious that it disrupts your daily life can be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety during pregnancy has been linked to certain complications such as low birth weight and a smaller head circumference, which may be related to brain size. Anxiety can also start or get worse after the baby is born, so if you know you already have anxiety, it’s important to get help early.
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of anxiety or if you have symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feeling worried, irritability, sleep problems, or panic attacks.
There are safe and effective treatments for people who have anxiety when they’re pregnant. You can talk to a therapist or mental health specialist, and take some medications. However, not all anti-anxiety medications are safe to take during pregnancy, so always talk to your doctor about the medications you’re taking.
For more, check out the Delfina in-app articles: "How to manage anxiety during pregnancy", "Stress", "Depression during pregnancy", and "What is postpartum depression?" (P.S. Delfina also offers resources for managing stress like free yoga classes!)
All of these answers and more can be found in our Delfina Care app. We’ve put together educational materials that are all OBGYN-reviewed and approved.
Looking for more info? Learn how you can get Delfina Care here.
Pregnancy can sometimes feel like one big question mark. Especially if you’ve never been pregnant before, it’s hard to know what advice to trust. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and the information online can range from confusing to straight up wrong.
If you’re up late scrolling through WebMD or #PregnancyTok, you’re not alone.
When we want OBGYN-approved pregnancy information, we log onto the Delfina Care app.
Here are 3 common pregnancy questions, answered by Delfina.
Do I need to take time off work when I’m pregnant?
It depends on your job! Many people keep working as usual when they’re pregnant. If you sit at a desk and work at a computer, you can keep doing your normal work during pregnancy. Just remember to take lots of breaks and sit with good posture and both feet flat on the floor.
If you do a job where you stand for long periods of time, take frequent breaks, wear comfortable shoes, and talk to your employer about ways to sit instead of stand.
If you have a job where you do heavy labor, or a job with a more dangerous environment, like exposure to chemicals, you should talk with your doctor about what’s safe for you to do. You may need to take extra precautions.
Remember, if you’re pregnant, there are laws to protect you at work. Ask your care team if you have any questions about needing accommodations like taking longer breaks or getting equipment to make you more comfortable.
For more, see the Delfina in-app article "Work during pregnancy"
Are c-sections dangerous?
C-sections, or cesarean births, are a surgical procedure and so they do have a higher risk of complications than a vaginal birth. But c-sections are sometimes a necessary intervention to keep you and your baby safe.
Sometimes, C-sections are planned, and sometimes the doctor decides that you need one while you’re in labor. Some reasons for needing a C-section are the failure of labor progression, abnormal fetal heart rate, umbilical cord problems, having multiple babies, or the baby is in breech (abnormal) position.
Some risks of a C-section are heavy bleeding, infection, injury to other organs, problems with anesthesia, and problems with future pregnancies. When a c-section is deemed medically necessary, it can be a lifesaving procedure for both the pregnant person and the baby. Talk to your OBGYN or midwife to address any concerns you may have.
If you have more questions, take a look at the Delfina in-app articles: "Birthing options" and "What does recovery look like after having a C-section?
Will it affect my baby if I’m anxious?
Anxiety during pregnancy is very common—it affects about 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and after giving birth. But even though everyone worries sometimes, feeling so anxious that it disrupts your daily life can be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety during pregnancy has been linked to certain complications such as low birth weight and a smaller head circumference, which may be related to brain size. Anxiety can also start or get worse after the baby is born, so if you know you already have anxiety, it’s important to get help early.
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of anxiety or if you have symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feeling worried, irritability, sleep problems, or panic attacks.
There are safe and effective treatments for people who have anxiety when they’re pregnant. You can talk to a therapist or mental health specialist, and take some medications. However, not all anti-anxiety medications are safe to take during pregnancy, so always talk to your doctor about the medications you’re taking.
For more, check out the Delfina in-app articles: "How to manage anxiety during pregnancy", "Stress", "Depression during pregnancy", and "What is postpartum depression?" (P.S. Delfina also offers resources for managing stress like free yoga classes!)
All of these answers and more can be found in our Delfina Care app. We’ve put together educational materials that are all OBGYN-reviewed and approved.
Looking for more info? Learn how you can get Delfina Care here.
Pregnancy can sometimes feel like one big question mark. Especially if you’ve never been pregnant before, it’s hard to know what advice to trust. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and the information online can range from confusing to straight up wrong.
If you’re up late scrolling through WebMD or #PregnancyTok, you’re not alone.
When we want OBGYN-approved pregnancy information, we log onto the Delfina Care app.
Here are 3 common pregnancy questions, answered by Delfina.
Do I need to take time off work when I’m pregnant?
It depends on your job! Many people keep working as usual when they’re pregnant. If you sit at a desk and work at a computer, you can keep doing your normal work during pregnancy. Just remember to take lots of breaks and sit with good posture and both feet flat on the floor.
If you do a job where you stand for long periods of time, take frequent breaks, wear comfortable shoes, and talk to your employer about ways to sit instead of stand.
If you have a job where you do heavy labor, or a job with a more dangerous environment, like exposure to chemicals, you should talk with your doctor about what’s safe for you to do. You may need to take extra precautions.
Remember, if you’re pregnant, there are laws to protect you at work. Ask your care team if you have any questions about needing accommodations like taking longer breaks or getting equipment to make you more comfortable.
For more, see the Delfina in-app article "Work during pregnancy"
Are c-sections dangerous?
C-sections, or cesarean births, are a surgical procedure and so they do have a higher risk of complications than a vaginal birth. But c-sections are sometimes a necessary intervention to keep you and your baby safe.
Sometimes, C-sections are planned, and sometimes the doctor decides that you need one while you’re in labor. Some reasons for needing a C-section are the failure of labor progression, abnormal fetal heart rate, umbilical cord problems, having multiple babies, or the baby is in breech (abnormal) position.
Some risks of a C-section are heavy bleeding, infection, injury to other organs, problems with anesthesia, and problems with future pregnancies. When a c-section is deemed medically necessary, it can be a lifesaving procedure for both the pregnant person and the baby. Talk to your OBGYN or midwife to address any concerns you may have.
If you have more questions, take a look at the Delfina in-app articles: "Birthing options" and "What does recovery look like after having a C-section?
Will it affect my baby if I’m anxious?
Anxiety during pregnancy is very common—it affects about 1 in 5 women during pregnancy and after giving birth. But even though everyone worries sometimes, feeling so anxious that it disrupts your daily life can be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
Anxiety during pregnancy has been linked to certain complications such as low birth weight and a smaller head circumference, which may be related to brain size. Anxiety can also start or get worse after the baby is born, so if you know you already have anxiety, it’s important to get help early.
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of anxiety or if you have symptoms such as restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feeling worried, irritability, sleep problems, or panic attacks.
There are safe and effective treatments for people who have anxiety when they’re pregnant. You can talk to a therapist or mental health specialist, and take some medications. However, not all anti-anxiety medications are safe to take during pregnancy, so always talk to your doctor about the medications you’re taking.
For more, check out the Delfina in-app articles: "How to manage anxiety during pregnancy", "Stress", "Depression during pregnancy", and "What is postpartum depression?" (P.S. Delfina also offers resources for managing stress like free yoga classes!)
All of these answers and more can be found in our Delfina Care app. We’ve put together educational materials that are all OBGYN-reviewed and approved.
Looking for more info? Learn how you can get Delfina Care here.
