Pregnancy

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Prenatal care is a cornerstone of a healthy pregnancy, labor, and baby. Why? Because throughout your pregnancy, prenatal checkups are used to ensure both you and your baby are progressing as you should. It provides the opportunity for you to […]

  Dental health and prenatal health – do those two things seem unrelated to you?  Today, we realize the body is a complex and holistic system; what happens in one area can have serious positive or negative effects in other […]

  So often, articles about conception and fertility are geared towards women – especially when it comes to common conditions such as endometriosis or PCOS, which are leading causes of infertility. This time, we’re here to let men know there […]

Here at Overlake OB/GYN we are proud to offer well-rounded care to our patients and this includes a staff of compassionate and dedicated midwives. Years ago, midwives were a normal attendance at virtually every birth in cultures all over the […]

Yes, you can exercise when you’re pregnant. In fact, we encourage it. However, you do need to exercise safely. Some physical activities that are less desirable than others, especially as your growing belly alters your center of gravity and those pregnancy […]

Once you’re pregnant, your body requires extra-special attention when it comes to what you eat. While your health is always a primary consideration, most women focus on vitamin/mineral needs to support the baby. When it comes to calcium, however, you […]

While only 5% of all pregnant women experience preeclampsia, it’s a very serious diagnosis and puts you and you baby at high risk. Preeclampsia typically comes on after Week 20 of the pregnancy, and symptoms include: Extreme headaches Nausea/vomiting Severe […]