The Flu Vaccine: Pregnant Women and their Families Need It!
Thank you to this week’s guest blogger, Dr Richard Robbins! Flu vaccine will be available VERY soon. Our first shipment is due at our office in 2 weeks! If you are pregnant, flu vaccine is important...
View ArticleWhen to start mammograms?
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN………………………………… A new study released last week in the Journal Cancer suggests early screening mammograms may save lives. The study...
View ArticleObesity Increases Risk for Preterm Delivery
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN………………………………… In a recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association, Swedish researchers revealed the link...
View ArticleHow to lower your risk for breast cancer
by Rachel Burt, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Roswell OB/GYN………………………………… Caucasian women are at higher risk for developing breast cancer over their lifetime in comparison to Asian and Black...
View ArticleWhat should I be doing to prepare for my baby’s delivery?
Our guest blogger, Laurie Braswell, is a certified nurse-midwife delivering babies with Roswell OB/GYN since 1999. As a part of our caring and dedicated midwife practice, Laurie shares her insights...
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5 Pelvic Floor Exercises To Do Postpartum
At Roswell OB/GYN, we offer extensive pelvic floor rehabilitation in Atlanta with pelvic floor therapy designed to restabilize and restrengthen critical tissues and muscles. During pregnancy, the...
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Ultrasound Imaging in Women’s Health: Uses and Benefits
Ultrasound imaging has become a cornerstone in modern healthcare, especially in the field of women’s health. It uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body, providing...
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Does a Pap Smear Hurt? Exploring the Discomfort Myth
Pap smears are a pivotal component of women’s healthcare, often shrouded in myths and misconceptions, particularly regarding discomfort. Administered by skilled gynecologists, this test is far more...
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The Role of Midwives in Women’s Healthcare
Rooted in the age-old tradition of assisting childbirth, midwife services have evolved remarkably over centuries. Once the primary caregivers in times when formal medical education was rare, midwives...
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What to Expect After A Hysterectomy
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Can You Get a Pap Smear on Your Period?
At a certain age, pap smear tests should become a regular part of your routine check-ups. Especially as it’s vital to the early detection and treatment of conditions such as cervical cancer, it’s best...
View ArticleCan You Take Prenatal Vitamins Without Being Pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins offer various benefits that might appeal to even women who are not pregnant. But while they’re safe, you must keep a few essential things in mind if you consider taking them. This...
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Can Endometriosis Cause Weight Gain?
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that many anecdotal reports say leads to weight gain. But while weight gain can accompany it, endometriosis doesn’t directly cause it. If you suspect that you are...
View ArticleEndometriosis and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting 10% of women in their reproductive age. The condition, which is characterized by endometrial tissue growth outside of the uterus, causes discomfort and...
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Exploring the Benefits of Pelvic Physical Therapy
Strengthening muscles through pelvic physical therapy provides preventive and rehabilitative benefits to many women, not just in terms of reproductive health. When you learn how it’s done, you’ll...
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Lower Back Pain in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Causes and Relief
Lower back pain is the most common and frequent concern of mothers in their third trimester of pregnancy. So, if you’re already starting to feel your baby bump straining your lower back, don’t worry:...
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Does a Pap Smear Test for Sexually Transmitted Infections?
Many people walk into their gynecologist’s office assuming that a Pap smear will tell them whether or not they have any sexually transmitted infections (STI). This confusion is common and...
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Abnormal Pap Smear Results: Potential Causes and it be a Concern
A Pap smear is a screening test that detects abnormal changes in cervical cells. Its goal is to help you and your doctor identify and treat changes early while they are still easily manageable. But...
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Myomectomy vs Hysterectomy: Advantages of Each in Treating Fibroids
Living with fibroids can be exhausting—heavy periods, constant pelvic pain, bloating, and even infertility can take a physical and emotional toll on anyone. If you’ve been struggling with these...
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Endometrial Ablation vs Hysterectomy: Know Your Options
If you experience heavy menstrual bleeding, you may have considered endometrial ablation and hysterectomies at one point to lessen it. However, while both procedures help, their differences and...
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