The Importance of Prenatal Care

Congratulations! You’re pregnant! But now what? We’re sure you have endless questions about what this means for you and your baby over the next nine months. Many of the answers to your questions pertain to prenatal care, that is, how you should take care...

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Pregnancy and Preeclampsia

The good news is that preeclampsia – a condition in which a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure and protein in the urine – is pretty rare. Only about 5% of all pregnancies become preeclamptic. The bad news is that the condition can be severe when left...

7 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

If you’re someone who struggles to fall asleep, stay asleep, or if you’re approaching menopause and find hormonal fluctuations make sleep more difficult – this post’s for you. 1. Get some exercise If you are already doing your part to get at least 30-minutes of mild-...

Reversing Prediabetes Naturally

Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes? If so, you were probably offered a prescription for Metformin or a similar medication, which is a synthetic way to support blood sugar regulation. However, prediabetes is often reversible without any medications. While...

Is Your Diet Making Menopause Worse? 5 Ways to Lighten Up

Here at Overlake OB/GYN, we try to focus on the positives of menopause, rather than wallowing in the potential negatives. Many of our clients sail through menopause relatively unscathed, or with a minimal amount of side effects, and truly appreciate the freedom that...