Midwives are trained to provide you with a safe and healthy pregnancy, as well as care for your newborn baby. They can also help you through the process of childbirth and help provide breastfeeding support. Midwives offer many benefits, which make them an excellent choice in prenatal care. Here are three of those benefits: 1.…
Seeing an OBGYN is one of the most important parts of women’s healthcare, and it isn’t something that you should put off. However, a lot of people forgo their recommended visits due to some widely held, but false, myths. Here are five of the most common myths about your OBGYN and the truth that you…
Although gynecologists can treat girls and women of any age, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that teens have their first visits between 13 and 15 years old. While you may not think that your teen needs a visit this early, there are numerous reasons why sooner is better than later. Your Teen’s…
Are you getting ready to have a baby? Do you have a birthing plan in place for your journey into motherhood? It can be exciting getting ready to have a baby. It can also be a time of uncertainty and worries concerning your pregnancy, labor, and delivery. What are the best options for you? Have…
Women’s health can be a complex issue, and there is never any reason to skimp on quality care when it comes to it. Whether you’ve been seeing gynecologists since your teenage years or just recently taken your healthcare into your own hands, there are numerous benefits to seeing your local OBGYN. In fact, there really…
If you’re currently expecting a child, then you’re in an exciting and wonderful time. Perhaps it’s mixed with a little anxiety or apprehension, especially if it’s your first child. Regardless of where you are, it never hurts to invest in prenatal care services such as finding an OBGYN that fits your needs and lifestyle. In…
Discovering you are pregnant can bring great excitement. However, once the excitement dies down, you may have several questions and concerns. That’s where prenatal support and education come in. Whether you are a first-time parent or have several children, prenatal support and education are key to a healthy pregnancy and a successful delivery. What Is…
A gynecologist is a physician with a focus on women’s reproductive health. While your family doctor, specialist, or pediatrician may examine female parts, they may not be able to answer all of your questions that gynecologists can. Gynecologists treat women and girls at any age. The ACOG recommends first visiting a gynecologist between the ages…
Being pregnant is a wonderful life experience. It is an exciting time full of uncertainty and worries regarding your pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Many OBGYN services have been expanded to include midwifery. Per the American Midwifery Certification Board, since February 2019 there were up to 102 certified midwives and 12,218 certified nurse-midwives. The industry is…
If you’re pregnant for the first time, there are some bodily changes you might be unfamiliar with. While most everyone knows the classic symptoms of morning sickness, weight gain, glowing skin, and a round stomach, there are some other, less spoken about plights of pregnancy. One of these is constipation during pregnancy.