For millions of American women, depression is much more than “the blues.” Clinical depression represents a chronic condition that can often be debilitating, affecting every aspect of their worlds. For many of these women, antidepressants have made dramatic improvements in their quality of life. However, can you take antidepressants while pregnant? You may have wondered about antidepressants…
Healthy weight gain during pregnancy depends upon how much you weighed when you initially got pregnant. By measuring your body mass index or BMI (your height and body fat as it relates to your weight), you can determine where to start when calculating what is the right amount of weight to gain. Not sure about your…
At Associates in Women’s Healthcare, we’re proud to be able to offer the latest OBGYN procedures in our office that enable you to receive state-of-the-art care while, at the same time, being convenient and efficient. By performing these OBGYN procedures in our office instead of the hospital, you save time and money! We’ll take a look…
If you’ve had an abnormal Pap smear, you may need to have a colposcopy, a procedure that allows us to more closely examine your vagina and cervix for any signs of cancer or other diseases. We’ll take an in-depth look at this procedure, what to expect, how to prepare and answer the question of what…
We know it can be an overwhelming diagnosis. When you have an STD, you probably have many questions and emotions running through your mind, and it’s important to get the facts you need to understand what your next steps should be. We’ll take a look at some common questions about STDs, including: How do you…
Breastfeeding is a beautiful time for you to bond with your baby… …but it isn’t always easy. It is not unusual to be frustrated and confused the first few times you try to feed your baby. It may surprise you to learn that, a few days after birth, more than half of mothers report some…
For some women, their monthly period appears regularly, like clockwork. But for others—as much as 25 percent—irregular periods are the norm. The bottom line is that there are several things that can affect your period, causing irregularities or even for you to skip a month. In fact, it’s also very important that you understand these…
Whenever possible, our goal is to have a safe, vaginal delivery. However, there are times when the health of the mother and/or baby requires a C-section. Our decision to continue with this procedure is based upon deciding the best approach based on each individual situation. Our obstetricians get a lot of questions in our office…
Your first prenatal doctor visit is an important time for us to evaluate your pregnancy so we can start a care plan tailored just for you. We understand that you may have many questions when it comes to prenatal care, and often pregnancy can feel overwhelming. You may not even realize what questions you should ask….
High-risk pregnancies carry their own special set of challenges—and you should never face those challenges alone. We care for women with high-risk pregnancies, working closely with high-risk OBGYN doctors who specialize in maternal fetal medicine. We consult with these doctors through the UNC or Duke health care system and work with them to co-manage these…
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