According to verywellfamily.com, many home pregnancy tests have a 99% or greater level of accuracy. If you take a home pregnancy test and receive a positive result, here are some steps that you’ll want to take to ensure the health and safety of both you and your baby. 1. Make an Appointment With Your Obstetrician…
DetailsPrenatal care services ensure a healthy pregnancy. Prenatal care should start as soon as possible. In 2016, in about 77% of healthy births, a mom received prenatal care early on in her pregnancy, according to March of Dimes. The same study revealed that about 16% of healthy births moms did not start prenatal care until…
DetailsSeeing 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…
DetailsGynecologists, obstetricians, midwives, doulas, primary care physicians… and now OBGYNs? What’s the difference? There are so many different names for medical professionals who are involved in women’s health that it can become confusing to know what you need and when. Here’s a quick summary of what an OBGYN is and what they can do for…
DetailsTrying to have a baby can bring up so many surprising emotions. Sometimes it’s exciting and emotional, other times it’s frustrating and confusing. No matter what you and your partner are going through, trying to conceive is a mixed bag of experiences and feelings—especially during the dreaded two week wait.
So, you’ve taken a pregnancy test and it’s positive! You’re probably experiencing so many powerful emotions right now – everything from joy, to worry, to excitement, to fear.
So, you’re past your due date for your bundle of joy. First things first: don’t panic. Your due date isn’t 100 percent accurate in the first place; it’s often your doctor’s best guess based on the first day of your last period. In fact, only five percent of babies are born on their due date.…
DetailsWhen you first receive that positive pregnancy test, your whole world suddenly changes. Maybe you’re filled to the brim with joy! Maybe you’re also feeling a little bit afraid and worried. You might be thinking, “what now?” or “How will my body change?” or “What should I expect?” All of these questions (and more) can…
DetailsDid you know we now have TWO amazing physicians on our team? In 2014, My OBGyne welcomed the newest addition to our team, Dr. George Figueroa. Dr. Figueroa has lived in the Phoenix area since 2006, and during that time has provided hundreds of patients with personalized, compassionate care. Dr. Butler-Poku and Dr. Figueroa have…
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