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Having A Healthy, Happy Baby

If you are a mother, you might be accustomed to the feeling of closeness you have with your kids, even when they are small. I realized that my little child was important to me as soon as I became pregnant, but I could tell that I needed to work with a great OBGYN to protect my health. I worked with him to sort out all of my medical problems, and it was a big relief to see just how much of a difference the right practitioner made. I wanted to begin a blog all about the importance of working with an OBGYN, so that you can protect your little one.

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What Is a Yeast Infection and What Can You Do About It?

5 November 2018
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A yeast infection is an infection of the vagina and usually affects adult women. It is an infection that results from a chemical imbalance in the vagina where fungus grows and multiplies quickly resulting in extreme itchiness, white, clumpy discharge, and even pain. If you have a yeast infection, you should have it treated by your gynecologist. There are things you can do to help prevent these types of infections and help to treat them at home as well. Read More …

Which Type Of Birth Control Is Right For You?

20 March 2018
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If getting pregnant isn't on your list of to-do's this year, you should really be using some type of birth control to prevent against an unplanned pregnancy. There are a number of different types of birth control you can use, anything from pills to a shot to an intrauterine device (IUD). The type you choose depends on you, which includes your sexual activity and how long you may want to postpone pregnancy. Read More …

How To Give A Self-Breast Exam

19 March 2018
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Self-breast exams are necessary and should be done at least once per month. You only see your gynecologist once per year, so if you have a problem with your breasts, you should have it taken care of as soon as you notice something. If you aren't giving yourself self-breast exams and only have exams when you go to the gynecologist, you could miss something that could be life-threatening. Read on for tips on how to give yourself a self-breast exam. Read More …

Signs Of Low Iron In Pregnancy

19 March 2018
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Before you become pregnant (or as soon as you find out), you start taking a prenatal vitamin to make sure you're getting enough nutrients to support the growth of your baby. However, even with daily vitamins, some women still become anemic as pregnancy progresses. If you have a tendency toward anemia even when you're not expecting, you may suffer from iron deficiency as your pregnancy progresses. Symptoms It's easy for pregnant women to dismiss the symptoms of low iron in pregnancy because the discomforts of normal pregnancy can mask the problem. Read More …

Reconstructing Urogenital Openings After Mutilation: How A Gynecologist Can Help

18 March 2018
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In war-torn parts of Africa, women are subject to rape and acts of violence that often leave their genitals mutilated beyond their typical functions. In the Middle East, mutilation of the clitoris and clitoral hood is performed to prevent women from enjoying sex. Refugees from these countries come here, seeking shelter from the violence, and hoping that their genitals may be repaired and/or restored. If you are a woman and a refugee from these countries, find a good gynecologist first. Read More …