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Morning sickness is caused by hormones released by a woman’s body during pregnancy. Morning sickness occurs most often during the first trimester of pregnancy. Some women find that nausea and vomiting are worst in the morning, but symptoms can occur at any time of the day or night.
Most women feel better at the beginning of the second trimester, but some continue to feel ill throughout their pregnancies. Continue reading “Do you have morning sickness?”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to breastcancer.org, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over their lifetime.
While some factors that increase your chance of getting breast cancer are out of your control, such as age and family history, there are some things you can do to decrease your chance of developing invasive breast cancer: Continue reading “Breast Cancer Prevention Tips”
This watermelon, arugula, feta and mint salad is delicious, healthy and can help with morning sickness. Recent studies show that watermelon is great in relieving morning sickness. Because it€™s a natural diuretic and contains fiber, it also helps with bloating. Continue reading “The Recipe to Cure Morning Sickness”
Women no longer need to dread their annual pelvic exam! According to the American College of Physicians, a pelvic exam and a pap smear aren€™t necessary to have every year. So what changed and is this the safest decision for women?
Continue reading “Is a Yearly Pelvic Exam or Pap Smear Still Necessary?”
Antidepressants are commonly used to relieve symptoms associated with depression. However when antidepressants are used during pregnancy, there are a lot of things to consider.
Even though untreated depression can cause emotional instability, treating depression with antidepressants while pregnant could cause harm to your baby. Continue reading “Antidepressants During Pregnancy”
There is actually a name for this type of condition. It is called Menorrhagia. There can be fluctuations in the amount of bleeding from one woman to the next, but for some women the bleeding and cramping would be enough to cause an interruption in their lives each month. If you do, in fact, have Menorrhagia, then there are a number of different causes as well as different treatments depending on the cause. You will need to speak to your doctor about your concerns in order to reach a diagnosis.
More than 60 percent of women in America choose to get epidurals however, are still a lot of misconceptions about the procedure. Here are just a few of the myths surrounding epidurals: Continue reading “Epidural Myths Debunked”
Traveling can be a little stressful, and the stress is only intensified if you’re traveling while pregnant. Whether you’re traveling for a summer vacation or work, it’s important to keep your comfort and health in mind. Here are a few tips for traveling during pregnancy: Continue reading “Tips on Flying While Pregnant”
We are excited to welcome Dr. Zaret to our practice! Dr.Zaret has extensive experience and rigorous training in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. She earned her undergraduate degree and M.D. at New York University. She completed her residency in OB/GYN in the rigorous Uniformed Services program at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC and The National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. We are delighted to have her as a part of our team! To learn more about Dr.Zaret, click here.
Looking for something special to celebrate everything your mom has done for you? These great gift ideas are both useful and thoughtful!
What better way to show mom you appreciate her than by giving her a relaxing day at the spa? Add a little extra to the gift by attending the spa day with her, making it the perfect gift for a mom and daughter. Continue reading “Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!”