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You may wonder why a practice focused on obstetrics and gynecology spends so much time discussing heart health. Not only is heart disease the leading cause of death among
Read moreOn Monday, we posted a survey on our Facebook page asking how women approached their pain during labor. The responses have been fairly evenly distributed, highlighting the fact that there
Read moreIf you leak urine with coughing, lifting, laughing, sneezing or any other physical activity, you have stress urinary incontinence. The severity can range from mildly irritating to socially debilitating.
Read moreOne of my earliest memories of coffee was a warning from my mom not to drink it. “It will stunt your growth,” she said. Somewhere along my path
Read moreSeveral months ago I posted about sore nipples, one of the most common complaints of breastfeeding mothers. Another relatively common complaint is breast pain. Breast pain can involve the
Read moreMany of my pregnant patients ask about the cesarean section rate at our practice. Everyone has heard in the media about the staggering number of cesarean births in
Read moreAs a nurse-midwife, I regularly counsel patients on the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby. I am a huge proponent of breastfeeding. And though I have witnessed the
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