Articles about Women's Healthcare Associates, LLC – Peterkort North

Navigating the whirlwind of appointments and tests during pregnancy can feel overwhelming. Around the third trimester, one of the most talked-about milestones is the screening for gestational diabetes. While the idea of another test can cause some anxiety, understanding the process and why it’s so important can empower you on your journey to a healthy…

From the very beginning, building a family comes with many options and decisions. Whether it’s when to start trying to get pregnant, how to announce the news or which baby name will guarantee your child’s future success and happiness, a decision that often gets overlooked is choosing an obstetric care provider. Whether you’re considering a…

Depending on your age, you might equate annual wellness visits to the gynecologist with getting a Pap test (or Pap smear, as they used to be known). This is a common and effective test that is used to screen for cervical cancer and precancerous changes to the cervix. Also depending on your age, you may…

Getting pregnant with twins is simultaneously a double blessing and double trouble. While twin pregnancies most often result in a healthy if not harried mom and two delightful babies, they can also be riskier than singleton pregnancies. Twin or triplet pregnancies occur in approximately 3% of births, and that number may be increasing. While assisted…