If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future, it is important to understand the signs and implications of gestational diabetes. Unlike standard type 2 diabetes, which has become a national epidemic impacting 29 million people in the United States, gestational diabetes tends to develop unexpectedly
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Physician-Supervised Weight Loss: What You Need to Know to Lose Weight the Right Way
Weight loss is not known for its ease, but rather for its importance to overall health. If you need to lose a significant amount of weight in order to minimize your risk of chronic disease and regain your quality of life, you may be wondering where to begin or how
Restoring Healthy Pelvic Muscles
Your pelvic muscles may not be as obvious as your bicep or abdominal muscles, but they are even more important to your overall wellness and quality of life. The muscles located in your pelvis stretch like a trampoline all across your core, from your tail-bone to your public bone. This
What You Need to Know about LARC
Birth control has changed and evolved dramatically over the years. Thanks to those changes, you are no longer limited to a daily white pill to lower your risk of unwanted pregnancies. Long acting, reversible contraceptives (LARC) like IEDs and implants offer more convenience and less risk of failure. Here is
Pregnancy 101: Communicating with Your Doctor’s Office
There is no doubt that effective communication serves as the foundation of safe and successful patient care, especially during pregnancy. It is very important for you to take an active role in communication with your doctor’s office so that you can receive the best possible care. When communication lapses between
The Importance of Early Prenatal Care
Every stage of your pregnancy is important, but early prenatal care is especially valuable because it influences the remainder of your pregnancy, your health, and your baby’s wellness. This is why it’s so important to receive your early prenatal care from a doctor you can trust and count on. Build
Four Things You Should Know about NovaSure
For women, “heavy period” is practically a curse word. It carries with it the thoughts of changing pads and tampons constantly, enduring significant pain, and feeling irritable and exhausted for a week at a time. One in five women in the US have a heavy period, which means that one
Permanent Sterilization Methods That Don’t Require Hospital Stays
If you know you are done having children and want to eliminate the potential of an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy, you may be contemplating your permanent sterilization methods. There are actually a number of permanent sterilization procedures that are simple, effective, and don’t require any type of hospital stay for
It’s Not Too Late to Receive a Flu Vaccine
If you chose not to receive a flu shot in the fall or early winter, you may now be rethinking your decision based on the intensity of this year’s flu season. It’s frightening to see how many adults and children alike are falling ill and experiencing serious flu complications. Hospitalization
Pregnant with the Flu? The Importance of TamiFlu
The flu is a serious illness for all Americans, but it is especially concerning for women who are pregnant. The 2018 flu season in particular has been more severe than normal, largely because the H3 virus strain is so predominant. Worse yet, the flu season still hasn’t peaked! Pregnancy affects