If you are pregnant for the first time and looking for a family Practice-OB physician, we invite you to call our clinic and schedule an appointment. We will be happy to examine you and provide care throughout your pregnancy and delivery. Being an expectant mother for...
When you begin to plan for pregnancy, one of the first things you will need to consider is fertility, so that you can optimize your chances of pregnancy. Some factors affecting your body’s fertility rate may seem obvious, such as understanding your menstrual cycle and...
According to the World Health Organization, breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. WHO actively promotes breastfeeding as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. If breastfeeding were scaled up to...
One ounce of breast milk from a mother is more valuable than a brick of gold. Okay, perhaps I exaggerated there–but only slightly. A mother’s breast milk is one of the world’s truly marvelous gifts, but we’ve already discussed some of the astounding benefits and...
When you find out you’re expecting, the list of decisions you have to make may seem never ending. Though no one can deny there are many choices to be made, you can find encouragement in knowing each decision helps prepare you for labor and moves you one step closer to...
Though you may have heard the term “episiotomy” tossed around at the hospital or with other expectant mothers, the details of this procedure are not commonly discussed, and therefore, you may not be aware of what an episiotomy is and whether or not it is still...
