The choice to breastfeed helps strengthen the bond between mother and baby and results in many health benefits for both. Not only is breast milk packed with nutritional value for the baby, but breastfeeding also offers protection against health conditions for the mother. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast milk exclusively for the first…
During COVID-19, Your Pregnancy Questions Answered
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life, there are many questions about what this outbreak means during your pregnancy. Q: Is it safe to deliver at Roswell OB/GYN? Yes. We have implemented many cautionary steps to minimize any COVID-19 exposure. Moreover, we also require everyone in our facility to follow updated CDC guidelines…
My First Appointment: A Girl’s Guide To Visiting Her Gynecologist
Will My First Gyn Appointment Be Awkward Or Uncomfortable? Before going to your first appointment, most girls have many questions. Are gyn exams painful? What if you’re going to the gyn on your period? Honestly, it’s completely normal to be nervous before your first gynecological exam. Let us demystify the experience and reassure you that…
Getting Pregnant With Letrozole
Are You Having Ovulation Difficulty? Many couples who have struggled to get pregnant often undergo testing to determine a reason. If your provider believes that you may be having ovulation difficulty, you could be a candidate for Letrozole. In the simplest terms, Letrozole induces ovulation. Letrozole is an oral fertility medication that is a helpful…
10 Reasons You Should See Your Gyno
What are the common reasons gynecologists are seeing new patients? Most women have an idea of when to see a gynecologist to maintain and strive for good health, but it can be challenging to get over fears or misconceptions about going to your ob/gyn. Moreover, a gynecological specialist can treat and diagnose problems your general…
7 Questions To Ask Your Gynecologist
Along with nervous anticipation of possible discomfort, the annual trip to the gynecologist is often met with anxiety. Is everything healthy and normal down there? Should I be concerned about cervical cancer? What’s the deal with this lingering bump? OMG—is it an STD? Speaking up about a strange smell, itchy bump, or a nonexistent libido…
Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of National Women’s Health Week
Stay active. Eat healthy. And get lots of sleep. Most importantly? You can start today! National Women’s Health Week was created to encourage every woman to make healthy choices—and this year marks the 20th anniversary of the national event. National Women’s Health Week, which begins each Mother’s Day, is a reminder for all women and…
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping
Preparing for the labor and delivery of a new baby is an exciting time. In your research, you may come across the term “delayed cord clamping” as a practice that is gaining popularity as a birth preference. Delayed umbilical cord clamping occurs when the doctor or midwife waits longer than 30-60 seconds after the delivery…
Why should I Get the Flu Shot?
Flu vaccine for the upcoming flu season is available now. If you are pregnant , flu vaccine is important both for you and your unborn child. Why? Pregnant women naturally have weakened immune systems (seemingly to tolerate the presence of their unborn child). National statistics confirm pregnant women have more risk of severe infection and even…
National Women’s Health Week
It is National Women’s Health Week. The goal this week is to promote healthy living for women. We encourage women to seek preventative care. Every year, women should have a pelvic and breast exam. Women ages 21 to 65 should go for regular pap smears. Depending on your pap smear history, you and your provider…