Category: maternal health
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But I’m Pregnant…
You found out you’re pregnant, but you are on medication for a chronic condition and you are not sure what to do. Before stopping cold turkey, please read this guide. One of the reasons I became a family nurse practitioner instead of a midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner (even though it would have made…
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Understanding Your Feelings After Childbirth: Postpartum Depression
You just had the bundle of joy that you have been waiting for. So why do you feel so sad or anxious? I want to start off by saying that I am in no way a psychologist or psychiatrist, but as someone who screens for postpartum depression and tries to get patients the help they…
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What is Going On (Down There)?
We have all been there…random itching, random discharge, or random odor. It’s frustrating, uncomfortable, and embarrassing. But what are the reasons we have a change in smell and everything else going on down there? There are many different reasons, and they are not all treated in the same way. Of course, I will say go…
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Your GYN and You
Frequently Asked Questions About Gynecology Visits What is the difference between going to the gynecologist and your primary care provider? Can’t they just do the same thing? Do I need to go to the gynecologist as soon as I am sexually active? I’m not pregnant so I don’t need to go to the gyn. There…
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Postpartum Reality Check: What Every New Mom Should Know
It’s official. You are discharged from the hospital after having your baby and you enter the fourth trimester. It’s a blessing but can sometimes be a hard moment of life. We are always told how it comes naturally once the baby is here or even when you are pregnant. For some moms, it is not…
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