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Pregnancy at Bloom OB/GYN

Pregnancy Resources in Tarzana, CA

Pregnancy comes with a constant stream of questions, and most of them arrive between appointments. These pages cover the topics our patients ask about most often, written plainly so you can find a straight answer without wading through forums.

None of it replaces a conversation with your physician. If something worries you, call the office. Between visits you can reach us on (818) 639-9700.

Guides for Every Stage

Nutrition Essentials

What to prioritise, what to limit and which supplements actually matter during pregnancy.

Safe for Pregnancy

A practical reference for medications, foods and activities that are commonly asked about.

Fetal Kick Counts

How to monitor your baby’s movement in the third trimester and when a change matters.

Labor and Delivery

What to expect as labour begins, when to come in, and how the delivery itself is managed.

Gestational Diabetes

Why screening is done, what a diagnosis means, and how it is managed through the rest of pregnancy.

Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia

The warning signs to take seriously and how blood pressure is monitored in pregnancy.

Travel in Pregnancy

Flying, long journeys and timing, with the precautions that are genuinely worth taking.

Lactation

Preparing to breastfeed, what the early weeks are really like, and where to get help.

Tdap Vaccine

Why Tdap is recommended in pregnancy and the timing that gives your baby the most protection.

Flu Vaccine

Influenza vaccination during pregnancy and the reasoning behind the recommendation.

Cord Blood / Tissue Banking

What cord blood banking involves, and how to decide whether it is right for your family.

Placenta Donation

What donation involves and how it is used, if it is something you wish to consider.

Circumcision

A balanced summary of the considerations, so you can make the decision without pressure.

Zika

Travel-related risk and the current precautions for pregnancy.

When to call rather than search

Call the office straight away for vaginal bleeding, severe or persistent abdominal pain, a sudden reduction in your baby’s movements, severe headache with visual changes, sudden swelling of the face or hands, fever, or fluid leaking from the vagina.

You will never be made to feel that you called unnecessarily. It is always better to be checked.

Questions about your pregnancy?

Call or text (818) 639-9700 or request an appointment online. Bloom OB/GYN, 18555 Ventura Blvd Suite C, Tarzana, CA 91356.

Prenatal Care