Osteoporosis Explained
Osteoporosis literally means "porous bones". It occurs when bone density decreases and the body stops producing as much bone as it did before. It can affect both men and women, but due to the sudden decrease in estrogen after menopause, it is most likely to occur in older women.
You Are Never Alone: Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression developed by mothers who have given birth. PPD is the most common complication following childbirth, and it is estimated that 1 out of 7 moms are effected. It is a medical condition and requires treatment to get better. Here is what you need to know about postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.
There is NO SAFE AMOUNT: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a woman's baby to be born with birth defects and developmental disabilities. In fact, alcohol is the leading cause of preventable birth defects and developmental disabilities in the United States.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR PUMP KIT CLEAN
Babies grow quickly in the first year of life by drinking breast milk or infant formula. Careful cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of your baby’s bottles and your breast pump parts (if you pump milk) can prevent germs from contaminating the milk you feed your baby. Learn more about how to keep your breast pump clean and how to clean, sanitize and store baby bottles to help keep your baby healthy.
Make Room for Baby
Have you ever wondered how it is that you body seems to make room for baby during pregnancy? Or why you feel so crowded for those 9 months?
Well, here are some answers!
A Look at Pelvic Organ Prolapse
One of those most common pelvic organ ailments effecting postmenopausal and women who have given birth is Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
Read on for more information.
Untangling Birth Control: The Options and Effectiveness
For thousands of years now people have been employing some type of birth control method. And now, when it comes to birth control, women have more options that ever before. But with so many options, how do you decide which option is best for you? The most important first step is to weigh your options with your healthcare provider. You'll want to know how each form of birth control would work with your lifestyle, your health and your family history.
We have broken down the most popular options for you to help you decide.
Read more: Untangling Birth Control: The Options and Effectiveness
Incontinence
There will always be that list of problems people don’t want to talk about. One of those problems is urinary incontinence, or the involuntary release of urine. Or what most people describe as having “accidents”.
Most people are reluctant to discuss incontinence issues because they believe it is normal; a normal part of aging or a normal side effect of pregnancy and childbirth. However, that thinking is wrong! Incontinence, while extremely common, can be treated.
Medication and Pregnancy
One of the most common questions from our obstetric patients is “What medications can I safely take while pregnant?”.
We have compiled a list of some common problems and medications that have been medically accepted to be safe during pregnancy.
Top Reasons to Have an Annual
An annual gynecologic (GYN) exam is a routine checkup to ensure that you’re healthy inside and out.
It’s one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself because it can help detect certain health problems as well as prevent future ones from developing.