By Dr. Emily Allen McInnisWhen you decide to use birth control, you’ll encounter a dizzying array of options available. Some you may have used before, while others you may not have considered. It’s very easy to get frustrated finding the right one because there are...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you will undoubtedly be reading some of the same information over and over again from multiple sources on the internet. While this information is helpful for awareness, we want to talk about something different regarding breast cancer: breast...
Still in the throes of excitement over your new pregnancy, you’re now looking forward to many other milestones. One such milestone is your exciting ultrasound! Learning the baby’s gender, maybe seeing the baby move - it’s sure to be one of the highlights of your...
So you recently found out you’re expecting a new bundle of joy. And what should be a joyous time with family and friends is instead a time of anxiety and fear of the unknown, wondering about the implications of what COVID-19 could mean for you...
When your baby comes down with whooping cough, it is not an easy thing to watch. With a narrowed windpipe, they struggle to breathe, they choke, and then finally the “whoop” happens - a small amount of air finally gets through. Whooping cough (also known as...
In our last blog post, we mentioned offering TeleVisits™ and Telemedicine through the healow app. While these virtual services (collectively referred to as Telehealth) have been around for a while, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has driven us to take full advantage of their benefits. Using Telemedicine...
We wanted to take a moment and address the valid concerns of our patients who are experiencing the joy of pregnancy during these uncertain times of the coronavirus outbreak. Should you take special precautions during the pandemic? You may be wondering how your appointments and...
Over the years, there has been an uptick in Cesarean deliveries, also known as a C-section. These procedures were originally reserved for women who would otherwise have difficulty giving birth vaginally. Today, many women are electing to have planned C-sections done. While there are different reasons...
One of the most challenging things people face in life is infertility when trying to build a family. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 13 percent of women aged 15-44 in the United States have difficulty becoming or staying pregnant. At...