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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 […]

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 […]

It may seem like induced labors are “the new thing,” but that’s not necessarily a good thing. In fact, the best labor and deliveries are the ones that begin naturally, and spontaneously because the baby is ready. Induced labors carry […]

If your doctor or midwife performed an episiotomy during childbirth, you’ll need extra postpartum care to facilitate healing and minimize discomfort or pain. Episiotomies result in a minor incision to the vagina, widening the opening to prevent severe perineum tears. […]

You know what they say about “best laid plans…”. That being said, plans are still a good idea. You might not stick to one – nature or other forces may have their way with your plan – but the act […]

Let’s preface this post by saying that absolutely no question you ask your OB/GYN is silly. The sad reality is that the world of female reproduction, the parts that contribute to your sexual pleasure and reproduction, the act of sex, […]

While voluntarily schedule cesarean sections (C-sections) are an option, most women intend to have a vaginal birth. This is how women’s bodies were designed to deliver babies after all. However, there are a myriad of situations that can cause your obstetrician […]