Myth: You can control your baby’s sex. Evidenced-based medical trials have not been able to prove that couples can control whether they have a boy or girl through any sort of special positions, timing, or nutritional plans. In fact, couples that try to follow these methods may have more trouble reproducing because they may avoid …
Introduction When you want to get pregnant, the best thing you can do is get yourself ready. Your body is going to have to go through a lot of changes for you to conceive and carry a baby, so it’s important that you take care of your health as much as possible. After all, if …
Setting up a preconception appointment with your ob-gyn is the most essential step you can take toward preventive care for you and your baby. During this appointment, you and your ob-gyn may discuss: Your diet and healthy lifestyles Risks, protection from, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections Your medical and family history Any medications you …
If a home pregnancy test confirmed you are pregnant, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your provider. You may be surprised that he or she may not need to see you right away. In fact, they may want you to wait until you are six-eight weeks pregnant. This is because the pregnancy must be …
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Jackson Healthcare for Women provides collaborative care at its comprehensive breast care center alongside Lakeland Radiology, P.A. Our onsite ob/gyns and radiologists work together to deliver faster results, expedite additional testing and treatment protocols as well as provide services at less costs. What is collaborative care? Collaborative care is a patient-centered care model …
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Questions about when to have a mammogram are common since new guidelines were established over the last five or so years. We recommend following the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines, which suggest that women at average risk of breast cancer receive a screening mammography every 1-2 years beginning at age 40. If you …
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Deciding “when” it is the right time to take your daughter to her first ob/gyn appointment depends on several factors. For example, does your daughter experience irregular periods or have the joys of puberty left you and her with concerns? They have not gotten their period. In the United States, most girls get their period between …
Congrats! You made it through pregnancy and have been blessed to deliver a healthy new baby. However, you may be wondering what symptoms you may experience after delivery when you arrive at home. Below, we share what you will need to be aware of and as always, please call the clinic with any questions. When …
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Women will go through a variety of hormonal fluctuations throughout their lifetimes, beginning as early as adolescence and continuing through menopause. At these pivotal times, it’s important to keep mental health in check as hormonal changes can be responsible for increased feelings of depression. Depression can go beyond hormone fluctuations as well depending on family …
Nobody wants to talk about sexually transmitted infections, but they are on the rise. Thankfully, most are preventable and treatable. Read on to learn the facts about sexually transmitted infections this Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Month. It is reported that there are nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections every year in the U.S. If …
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