OB/GYN

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, […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When you’re trying to conceive and then expecting your baby, you’ll be showered with advice about how to have a healthy pregnancy. What to eat, what not to eat, what to do, what not to do, etc. Some of these […]