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I don’t know about you, but I find mammograms to be a little scary. Every year I think, is it my year to join my sister, who got breast cancer at age 38? Is it my year to get chemo? Can I beat it so … Read more

WellMama is a nonprofit organization that provides pregnancy and postpartum support for women and their families in Eugene and Springfield. These services include: support for families who are struggling with emotions related to reproductive health issues, the first few years of postpartum, adoption, infertility and … Read more

5 Ways to Cope With Holiday Stress While the holiday season is a joyous time for many, it can also be a painful reminder of what’s missing. Whether it’s the loss of a spouse, friend or pregnancy, or the longing for two pink lines on … Read more

Kai Stephens was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia as a two-year-old on November 7, 2017 – almost exactly two years ago. The now four-year-old Springfield boy has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment ever since, but his white blood cell counts are still not stable. Kai’s mother, … Read more

Labor is one of the most beautiful things a woman can experience, and it can also be one of the most difficult. It’s important to be informed about what to expect from the process, what the warning signs look and feel like and what steps … Read more

Women’s Care is excited to reconnect with its history of offering midwifery services. We were the first group in town to provide the midwifery model of care. Sue Armstrong, who still works with the Fertility Center of Oregon, was a Certified Nurse Midwife at Women’s … Read more

Menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea, is the most commonly reported menstrual disorder. More than half of people who menstruate experience pain each month. Primary dysmenorrhea is pain that comes with having a period and is often caused by natural chemicals in the lining of the uterus. … Read more

When it comes to contraception, there are a lot of options, including hormonal birth control pills, patches and implants, intrauterine devices or IUDs, as well as more permanent options. For those thinking about contraception, a number of elements should be considered. Namely, what do you … Read more

By Brooke Lambard Kyle, MD, and Piper Lambard Norton Do, DVM For breast cancer support resources, visit our Resources page.   Unfortunately, we have all been affected by cancer. It might be someone in your family, a close friend, or an acquaintance; maybe you’ve helped … Read more

Analyzing urine samples are a routine part of prenatal care. A urine assessment is conducted periodically throughout prenatal appointments to screen for bladder or kidney infections, diabetes, dehydration and preeclampsia. But throughout her pregnancy, Alyssa Loyd, a patient of Dr. Brooke Kyle, made the mundane … Read more