Miscarriage can be a very difficult experience to deal with, and it is often a delicate topic. A miscarriage occurs when a baby dies in the womb within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy loss most often happens during the first trimester or before the 13th week. No woman is exempt from the risk …
Believe it or not, women take birth control pills for reasons other than preventing pregnancy. Some women take the pill to help regulate their cycles, while others have been prescribed birth control to manage acne. However, the most popular reason women choose to take birth control is to prevent pregnancy. When women take birth control …
While wisdom may be associated with age, there are also some negative aspects of getting older. Stubborn weight gain, unpredictable mood swings, and disruptive hot flashes are all common complaints of women who are going through menopause. It is not surprising that while these physical changes are occurring, unwanted changes in your emotional and mental …
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that only occurs during a woman’s pregnancy. When a woman is pregnant, the body changes the distribution of oxygen and nutrients – one of those being glucose. Hormones within the placenta trigger a buildup of excess sugar in the bloodstream. If the body’s insulin production does not accommodate …
Your health is one of the most important things that you will ever have in life, yet it is also the thing that is most taken for granted. Most people do not give a second thought to their health until they are given a scary diagnosis or someone very close to them receives one. Many …
For many years, labor induction was very popular among expectant mothers and their physicians. Once a woman was considered “full term,” many doctors would allow patients to choose to be induced. Many women wanted to choose a day for delivery that was convenient, while some women were just tired of being pregnant and wanted to …
Being pregnant is an exciting time. Growing a new life, or maybe two, is a miraculous event each time a woman conceives. No two people are exactly alike, so each new life is something to celebrate. If you are bringing a new life into the world in 2021, the entire staff at Marietta OB/GYN Affiliates, …
Just as women hear horror pregnancy stories while they are pregnant, we all know of the miserable experiences some women have during menopause. Whether you are dreading this time in life or have an “it’s just a natural occurrence” attitude, there are somethings that you need to know. Menopause is a phase of life that …
Few things in life are as important as your health, and it is important that you take an active role in promoting wellness. As Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Now that a new year is underway, it is time to evaluate your priorities – and your wellness …
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