The uterus is designed for one function and one function only: to allow women the unique and special ability to develop, nurture, and eventually deliver human life. To facilitate this function, the uterus is composed of two types of tissues: Endometrium - lining of the uterus, that allows a … [Read more...]
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Understanding Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is depression that occurs after delivery of a baby. It also can occur after a pregnancy loss, such as a miscarriage. It is very common. One in eight women will experience postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is different than postpartum blues or the “baby blues”. … [Read more...]
Oh, No! Not Another Bladder Infection?!?!
Have you ever had that feeling? The pain with urination, the feeling that you still have to go to the bathroom right after you’re done? Does it seem like it happens all the time? The terms bladder infection, urinary tract infection (UTI) or cystitis are used interchangeably in the medical world. … [Read more...]
Does Your Daughter Experience Painful Periods?
[frame_right][/frame_right]Does your teenage daughter complain of painful menstruation every month? At times is she even missing school because of these painful periods? Did you know that this is the most common gynecologic complaint of adolescent females? Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, … [Read more...]
Endometrial Ablation: 90 Seconds Can Be Liberating
The other day I walked into the examining room to see a patient for an annual exam. As I greeted her, she immediately thanked me for offering her a 90 second procedure that she felt was liberating and had changed her life. One year ago, she underwent a simple office procedure called Novasure. … [Read more...]
Mastitis in the Breastfeeding Mother
[frame_left][/frame_left]Mastitis is a breast inflammation. The most common cause of mastitis in a nursing mother is infection. The common presentation of this infection is a tender red area in the breast. Mastitis also may be accompanied by fever, chills and body aches (similar to flu … [Read more...]
And the Winner Is…
Marianne Brooks Won $100 We'd like to thank all the moms who participated in our recent Facebook contest. We had a lot of cute entries and it was so fun to see some of of the babies. Our team has delivered at lot of babies over the years, so it was like a walk down memory lane. To us, each and … [Read more...]
Fighting Osteoporosis With Prolia
An osteoporotic fracture will affect 50% of women after the age of 50. Fortunately, we have the ability to diagnose this condition early (with a Dexa-bone densitometry machine) and now treat it. The gold standard treatment is with the Bisphosphonate medications (Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, … [Read more...]
BRCA: Are You and Your family at Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer?
Understanding the BRCA 1 and 2 Gene Mutation - Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HOBC) Almost every one of us has known a close family member or friend that has been affected by breast or ovarian cancer. We have seen the devastation that it has taken on patients and their loved ones. In the … [Read more...]
Win $100 in Our Cutest Baby Contest
[frame][/frame] Enter the Cutest Baby Contest If you’ve looked around our offices you’ll see lots and lots of pictures of babies. We’re proud of each and every child we’ve helped deliver over the years. Each mom, dad, and baby is important to us. Now we want to take those cute faces and turn them … [Read more...]