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The holiday bulge doesn’t do anyone any good. You don’t like it because it affects self-image and esteem (plus, who wants to buy a wardrobe in the next larger size?). Your body certainly doesn’t like it since that middle bulge […]

Just found out you’re pregnant? Congratulations! Odds are you’re already thinking about the typical things to expect – morning sickness, food cravings/aversions, a beautiful belly, etc. Then, there are things you might not expect… Along the way, feel free to […]

There are many questions that come to mind when shopping for organic foods. And a recent study suggests that we should choose organic foods over conventional ones. But, what do all the labels mean? Why is it so expensive? Are they really […]

Although it may be frustrating to hear – or read – miscarriages are very normal; about 1 in 5 pregnancies result in a miscarriage. Unfortunately, this subject matter can be so hush-hush, that many women aren’t aware how common they […]

While there’s no 100%-guaranteed way to keep yourself from getting breast cancer (yet!), there are a number of things you can do to lower your breast cancer risk. This is because lifestyle choices bear considerable weight on your chances of […]

A breast cancer diagnosis comes in many different forms. Sometimes, its months after you discover a lump that you assume is “nothing serious.” Other times, it comes as a complete shock when you get the results from a routine mammogram. […]

  Have you been diagnosed with a high risk pregnancy? If so, it can be alarming, especially if this is your first time to be pregnant. However, don’t let that news cause you undue concern. Modern medicine has made it […]

  There is much more involved in an annual visit to your OB/GYN than a pap test. Not only does your visit help to build a rapport with the individual who is privy to some of the most intimate details […]

It’s no mystery that you have your pick of qualified obstetricians and gynecologists in the Bellevue area, so what makes us feel the team here at Overlake are “the ones?” Well, only you can actually make that distinction, but we’re […]

Pregnancy is one of the most miraculous, and complex, processes that occurs in a woman’s lifetime. So, it’s no wonder the aura around pregnancy and childbirth is so ripe with myths that become accepted as medical science. We’re here to […]