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5 Special Ways to Celebrate All Women on Mother’s Day
May 03, 2022. By: Overlake OBGYN
There are many positives to list when it comes to why we do what we do here at Overlake OB/GYN, but delivering babies is undoubtedly a highlight. However, even more, magical than the sight of a newborn baby is the knowledge […]
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Coping with Grief After a Miscarriage
September 21, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
Experiencing a miscarriage is devastating and always followed by immeasurable grief. The problem is there are far too few outlets available for women and couples suffering the grief of a miscarriage. Our culture doesn’t “do grief” very well in general, […]
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What You Need to Know About Ectopic Pregnancies
September 07, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
Ectopic pregnancies occur in 1 out of every 50 pregnancies, making them more common than we’re comfortable with. In addition, they present a high-risk situation to the mother because they can cause permanent damage to her reproductive tract if the […]
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What Is a Menstrual Cycle Anyway? A Day by Day Guide
August 11, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
We hear two questions more than the rest, and that tend to stump our patients with regard to their menstrual cycle. They are: – Do you have normal periods? – When was the first day of your last menstrual cycle? […]
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Support Groups for New Mothers
July 09, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
Whether they be virtual or in-person, there is a wide range of support groups available to new mothers. Finding a group that is a good fit for you is important, and while it may take just a little effort on […]
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How Do I Know if I Have a UTI?
May 27, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is clinically diagnosed via lab testing of a urine sample. Most women who’ve had a UTI don’t need any lab to tell them whether they have one or not because the progressive UTI symptoms are […]
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5 Common Causes of Preterm Labor
May 10, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
Preterm labor, also called premature labor, is defined as having contractions and beginning true labor after 20-weeks of pregnancy and more than three weeks shy of your due date. This is not to be confused with Braxton Hicks contractions, which […]
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1 in 8 Couples are Affected by Infertility
April 13, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
That headline? Unfortunately, it’s true. 1 in 8 couples are affected by infertility. To put things into perspective, think of people you know and their partners. Coworkers of yours, friends, even family. Odds are that you know someone who is […]
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Recurrent Miscarriages: Your Next Steps
March 26, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
Having even a single miscarriage is devastating. Experiencing multiple (recurrent) miscarriages can feel unfathomable. It is also a sign that something is preventing the development of a healthy fetus, and there are things we can do to support you as […]
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Introducing Your Baby to Your Pets
March 11, 2021. By: Overlake OBGYN
Introducing your newborn to your fur babies is an exciting moment, but it is also one that should be well-planned. Some pets respond better than others to new arrivals, especially if your cat or dog considers you to be “their […]