‘Can’t get pregnant’ vs. ‘shouldn’t get pregnant’: Know the difference

Semantics matter, especially when the words a provider chooses can lead to unintended confusion about health care.

One example we often encounter in the maternal-fetal medicine office is patients who've been told they "can't get pregnant" – when their provider really meant they "shouldn't get pregnant."

In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog, I highlight the importance of communication between doctor and patient, particularly when it comes to high-risk pregnancy.