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Celebrate a Healthy, Socially Distanced Thanksgiving
November 19, 2020
We never could have predicted that eight to nine months into initial “shelter in place” orders we would still have to plan socially distant Thanksgivings. Most of us thought it would be a month – or three months – at […]
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Planning for Reproductive Health and Wellness at Each Stage of Life
October 26, 2020
Women’s care is hardly “the same issue over and over again.” Women’s reproductive health and wellness needs continue to evolve over time. A woman in her 20s has very different needs than one in her 40s, and has very different […]
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7 Common Misconceptions About Midwives
October 15, 2020
Midwives provide a tremendous amount of wisdom, knowledge and compassionate support to their clients and the birthing room. Plus, statistics show that when a midwife is present at a birth, medical and pharmaceutical intervention rates decline considerably. Schedule an appointment […]
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5 Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency
September 28, 2020
Vitamin D has always been considered an essential part of a well balanced diet and lifestyle. It is responsible for multiple health-related processes, including fighting inflammation and supporting the immune system response. It’s also an essential agent for maintaining strong […]
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5 Signs You Should Call Your OB
September 08, 2020
Once you learn you are pregnant, your focus immediately shifts to your baby and his/her healthy development. Physical signs and symptoms that wouldn’t have phased you in the past can now seem like major red flags, making it difficult to […]
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What is a Rainbow Baby?
August 04, 2020
The more severe the storm, the more beautiful the luminous rainbow appears to those who survived the storm’s vengeance. This is the experience from which the term “Rainbow Baby” was coined, because a live, healthy baby is that much more […]
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Contraception Contemplation
July 24, 2020
What’s the Right Birth Control for You? It’s hard to imagine that even a few decades ago, the topic of contraception was relatively hush-hush and there were few options out there for women who didn’t want to become mothers. Now, […]
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Understanding Irregular Periods
June 22, 2020
It’s a rare woman who has consistent periods from her first menses through perimenopause. Irregular periods will happen from time to time as the result of hormonal or dietary changes, stress, contraception changes, or other physical conditions. In most […]
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Don’t Skip Your Prenatal Visits
June 10, 2020
Prenatal visits are an essential part of your health – and your baby’s – during the 40ish weeks you will spend together. While some things may seem unnecessary – measuring the belly, weighing in, etc. – each of your appointments […]
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Expecting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 27, 2020
Oh, mamas-to-be; our hearts go out to you. Amid pregnancy joy, you are pregnant in one of the most unique experiences any of us here at Overlake have experienced: the COVID-19 pandemic. You deserve to grieve all of the things […]