A laborist is a certified OB/GYN, who is dedicated to delivering babies or responding to obstetrical and gynecological emergencies at a hospital. Having laborists as part of an OB/GYN practice or hospital staff is standard across the country and is an innovative care model that supports more available, continuous and [Read More]

January offers a fresh start to implementing good habits. New Year’s resolutions are easy to declare but challenging to maintain. Whether you’re pregnant, caring for your infant or want to improve your health, here are seven tips to help you achieve a common resolution: getting fit. Set a realistic goal [Read More]

What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence means leaking urine, ranging from a few drops to a total emptying of the bladder. In addition, common symptoms include urgent urination, experiencing a higher frequency of urination than is typical for you, waking up from sleep to use the bathroom, painful urination and [Read More]

Prenatal genetic testing helps you prepare for the birth of your child while staying informed of the potential genetic disorders that could affect the fetus. Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists with Women's Care focus on patients with complications during pregnancy. MFM physicians believe that all women have the right to expect the [Read More]

There’s a lot you can do to manage diabetes while pregnant. Diabetes doesn’t prevent a woman from having a healthy baby, in and of itself. Some women even develop diabetes during pregnancy, called gestational diabetes. This occurs when pregnancy hormones block the action of insulin, leading to insulin resistance and [Read More]

Breast cancer is scary, but it’s good to know what it is and how it can be treated. Like many cancers, it is preventable and if diagnosed early, can allow for a variety of treatment options.   What is breast cancer? Breast cancer commonly refers to a cancerous (malignant) tumor [Read More]

Mammograms are an important part of taking care of your health. A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast used to check for cancer. Screening mammograms usually involve two or more x-rays, or images, and can detect tumors before you or your doctor can feel them. Although it can [Read More]

Many new and expecting moms have a lot of questions about breastfeeding. We’ve compiled a list of some common questions that you may have if you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival.   Should I take a breastfeeding class? Some women find it helpful to learn about breastfeeding before having their [Read More]

Breastfeeding isn’t always intuitive. It can take a lot of patience, observation and work while also managing your baby’s demands for food. We’ve put together this list of tips and tricks to help make breastfeeding easier and more enjoyable for you and your baby. Breastfeed right after birth Breastfeeding within [Read More]

With so much information out there, it’s easy to get confused by some of the myths about cervical cancer and regular screenings. Cervical cancer is a specific type of cancer that occurs in the lining of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus), but it can spread to other [Read More]