Spontaneous early pregnancy loss, often called a miscarriage or spontaneous abortion, is a common experience among women. Up to 1 in 5 pregnancies is lost prior to 20
Read moreOne of the most common reasons for visits to the gynecologist is abnormal bleeding. Abnormal bleeding can cause significant stress, discomfort and disruption to a woman’s life. Approximately
Read morePregnancy is a remarkable and transformative period in a woman’s life. In my opinion, each and every pregnancy is simply amazing! The privilege of providing pregnant women with
Read moreThis post was written by Helen Welch, CNM, formerly of WHA’s Peterkort South office. While Helen is no longer with WHA, this is a great summary of the
Read moreMany patients tell us they are taking vitamin D supplements but they’re not really sure why or how much they should take. You may have learned in the
Read moreOveractive bladder is the name given to symptoms of urinary urgency (the sudden overwhelming urge to urinate that feels like you may not be able to control it),
Read morePostpartum depression (PPD) can be a debilitating experience for someone who has just given birth. It crosses all cultures and walks of life and occurs during what is
Read morePatients often have questions about exercise and pregnancy. I enthusiastically encourage my patients to remain physically active during pregnancy! The benefits of exercise during this time are significant—it
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