OB/GYN

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 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 […]

Food cravings and aversions are common side-effects of pregnancy, usually emerging during the first trimester (particularly morning sickness), can continue or peak through the second trimester and then typically recede around month five or six. While pregnancy cravings and aversions […]

Just as you begin to fall in love with that delightful bump housing your beautiful baby it may grow big enough – and heavy enough – to cause you back pain. While over-the-counter pain relievers are the natural go-to for […]

The bad news is that prenatal infections can cause serious to life threatening illnesses or birth defects for your developing embryo or baby. The good news is, most of these infections are avoidable with a little education and proactive prevention […]

Whenever you take a new medication, it’s important to weigh the “risks and benefits,” and birth control pills are no exception. The good news is that while the term side effects has negative connotations, some of the side effects associated […]

Becoming a surrogate is an amazing service for individuals and couples who aren’t able to conceive and/or carry their own baby. On their behalf – we say, “thank you, thank you, thank you!”  There are two different ways to be […]

Pelvic exams play an important role in a woman’s fertility health – as well as her reproductive health in general. In addition to offering a time and space for women to get to know their doctor better, ask important questions […]