The best birth is the birth with the best outcome. Your birthing plan should include whatever is best for you and your baby. The birthing process is a very personalized experience for a reason. It does not need to match other experiences you hear about. And sometimes, the birthing process [Read More]

Choosing how you are going to feed your baby is one of the many decisions that new parents face. Women’s Care is here to answer any questions you may have and provide you with a variety of resources to help you make the right decision for you and your baby. [Read More]

As we approach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to talk about annual exams, what they are and why they are important. Annual exams include yearly checkups and physicals that allow you and your doctor to check in on your overall health as well as [Read More]

Premenstrual syndrome, otherwise known as PMS is something that affects nearly everyone who has a period. It’s a combination of symptoms that many experience a week or two before their menstrual cycle. But how does it change as you get older? And how can you get relief from the sometimes [Read More]

Having a baby after the age of 35 is becoming more popular as women are prioritizing education and relationships and thinking about having children later. It is important to know that pregnancy after the age of 35 can be healthy and normal. The Women’s Care team is here at any stage to help you understand how your [Read More]

It is normal to have some nervousness about your first gynecology appointment. The Women’s Care team is here to provide some information on what to expect and help guide you through the process. How to Prepare The appropriate age for the first gynecology appointment may vary according to a person’s needs; but can range from the early [Read More]

At Women’s Care, we take breast health very seriously. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer by the time they turn 75 years old. This staggering statistic is one of the main reasons breast health is important to us. Mammograms, clinical breast exams, and self-breast [Read More]

A menstrual cycle begins when a woman enters puberty. During puberty, your brain signals your body to start producing hormones that prepare your body for a possible pregnancy. Menstruation, or your period, is what occurs at the end of a menstrual cycle unless you become pregnant. A woman’s period usually [Read More]

Courtney Robinson was new to the milk donor world when she delivered her first child, Paxton, six years ago. Paxton lived his first week of life in the NICU, and that is when Robinson discovered the world of milk donations. Today, Robinson no longer needs to receive milk for her [Read More]

A postpartum checkup is a visit with your physician or midwife after having a baby to ensure you are recovering well from pregnancy and birth. This is an important part of the fourth trimester for long-term health and well-being. A postpartum checkup should happen 3-6 weeks after giving birth and [Read More]