By Emily A. McInnis, D.O.Hysterectomies are one of the most commonly performed procedures in the U.S., but we have found that many of our patients at Sylacauga OB-GYN have questions about this surgery that could be performed at various stages in a woman’s life. We...
At Sylacauga OB-GYN, we want to serve as your doctor through all stages of life, from the first appointment at the gynecologist in a young woman’s life, during pregnancy, and when the effects of menopause start taking place. Throughout these many years, there’s a season for...
Throughout your pregnancy, you will have regular appointments with your doctor at Sylacauga OB-GYN to make sure things are progressing as they should be. While every appointment is important, there’s nothing more exciting than one that involves having an ultrasound and the chance to actually...
No matter what kind of technology we’re talking about, it’s important to us at Sylacauga OB-GYN that we’re at the forefront of the latest advancements. This may mean adopting technology such as the movie-like experience of a 4D ultrasound, our after hours call system, or...
Just as we saw regular mammogram appointments drop off over the last couple of years due to the coronavirus pandemic, annual appointments for other types of cancer screenings have decreased as well. These appointments are incredibly important though, and we challenge anyone who has put...
By Dr. Emily McInnis, D.O.I deliver sweet babies everyday, but believe it or not, I was clueless about what to do with a newborn of my own! It was a completely different experience being on the other side of things and learning how to be...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among US women, and it is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer. Approximately 1 in 8 women (13%) will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 39...
By Emily A. McInnis, D.O.Recently, I shared that I was expecting a baby and that I had received the COVID-19 vaccine in this blog post on our website. I am so happy to update that I have a beautiful baby boy! Be sure to check...
At Sylacauga OB-GYN, we are very passionate about educating our patients and others about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy. Dr. McInnis has been very open and candid about her experience receiving the vaccine while pregnant and the fact that her antibodies transferred to her baby...
While it might seem pretty straightforward, getting pregnant and staying pregnant are actually complicated processes. Many common fertility issues can come up that may lead to infertility. When we see our patients going through this, our hearts ache right alongside yours, but we are so thankful...