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Your Guide to Pregnancy After 35

Posted on May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by practis in News

It’s no secret that many women are waiting longer to begin a family. They want to accomplish some personal goals like completing their graduate degrees or reaching professional milestones. They make the decision to put pregnancy on the back burner, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t serious about wanting a baby. They know it would have been easier to get pregnant in their twenties, however, they recognize that it is still doable. If that describes you, here is your guide to pregnancy after 35.

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Can You Have a Baby With Endometriosis?

Posted on April 3, 2024May 9, 2024 by practis in Endometriosis

If you have heard that having endometriosis makes it difficult to conceive and give birth, it is definitely true. Yes, it is difficult, but not impossible. Let’s learn more. Can you have a baby with endometriosis?

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How Much Bleeding in Early Pregnancy Is Normal?

Posted on March 13, 2024May 9, 2024 by practis in Obstetrics

Up to 25% of pregnant women have some bleeding or spotting especially in the first trimester. Bleeding in early pregnancy doesn’t necessarily mean there is an issue, but it can indicate a miscarriage or some other complication. It certainly can be worrisome. How much bleeding in early pregnancy is normal?

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High Breast Cancer Risk: When to Begin Screening

Posted on February 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by practis in Breast Cancer Awareness

Some people will debate whether too much of a good thing is a good thing. We say yes, it’s especially a good thing when talking about screening for high risk breast cancer. It is recommended that women with a high breast cancer risk screen for breast cancer earlier and more often than women with a normal breast cancer risk. For those women with a high breast cancer risk, when should you begin screening?

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Common Reasons for a Scheduled C-Section

Posted on January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by practis in Obstetrics

When you are starting a family, you do a lot of planning. You organize and furnish the nursery and decide whether you want to know the baby’s gender. Scheduling and planning for a C-section may not be on the list, but it’s something you may not have control over. Your physician may make the decision ahead of time, or it could be due to an emergency during labor and delivery. Here are common reasons for a scheduled C-section.

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Should I See a Gynecologist for a UTI?

Posted on December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 by practis in UTI

You know the feeling. It hurts to pee, it’s hard to pee, and putting it mildly, your urine itself smells pretty terrible. Between 50 and 60% of adult women have experienced a UTI in their lifetime, so it’s easy to recognize the early symptoms. Now what, should I see a gynecologist for a UTI?

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Hospital Bag Guide: Items to Pack for Your Hospital Stay and Delivery

Posted on November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 by practis in Obstetrics

If you are a chronic procrastinator, now is the time to change your habits. Having your hospital bag ready early is non-negotiable! If you are the type who is always early, completes tasks ahead of time, or is generally well organized—good for you—but you still need a hospital bag guide. Let’s go through items to pack for your hospital stay and delivery.

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Mammogram FAQs You May Be Too Nervous to Ask

Posted on October 24, 2023November 6, 2023 by practis in Breast Cancer Awareness

Many younger women having their first few mammograms are undoubtedly nervous. This is a new and somewhat scary test. Even women who are so-called “veterans” of mammogram screenings can find themselves with new questions or concerns. Don’t ever be afraid to ask questions of your doctor or the radiologist about an upcoming test. Here are a few answers to mammogram FAQs you may be too nervous to ask.

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Your First Prenatal Visit: Everything You Should Know

Posted on September 7, 2023November 6, 2023 by practis in Obstetrics

Your dream is finally coming true. You are pregnant! Once you come back down to earth and calm down, it’s time to start planning your first prenatal visit. Here’s everything you should know.

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: What You Should Know

Posted on August 11, 2023August 15, 2023 by practis in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Do you frequently need to urinate or do you strain to have a bowel movement? Maybe you feel constipated or leak urine or feces, and sometimes have lower back pain with no known cause. All of these issues may be due to pelvic floor muscle issues. Pelvic floor physical therapy might relieve some of these symptoms.

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