October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Posted on: 10/9/23Did you know pregnancy and infant loss affects roughly one-quarter of all women? The loss of a baby during or shortly after pregnancy is an unfathomable loss for families. Every year in October, we honor and remember those affected by miscarriage or stillbirth, SIDS, and pregnancy and infant loss, including recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss […]
Baby Safety Awareness Month: How to Keep Your Baby Safe and Secure
Posted on: 09/12/23September is Baby Safety Awareness Month. More than one-third of child injuries occur at home. In fact, young kids have the highest risk of being hurt or injured at home–because that’s where they spend the bulk of their time. Let’s face it–babies are adventurous, and accidents happen. At the same time, knowing the stats, risks, […]
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Be Your Best You
Posted on: 05/11/23May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s time to talk about a sensitive subject: mental health. Though we’re making strides on becoming more open about our mental health, it’s still a taboo topic for many people. Your mental health is as important–if not more important–than your physical health. That’s because physical health and […]
How to Celebrate National Doctor’s Day March 30th!
Posted on: 03/22/23National Doctor’s Day is March 30th, 2023. First observed in 1933 by the Barrow County Alliance in Winder, Georgia, National Doctor’s Day is celebrated annually to recognize the tireless, invaluable efforts of physicians across the country. However, it wasn’t until 1990 that President George H.W. Bush signed the bill into law, officially designating March 30th […]
Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Posted on: 11/8/22November is Diabetes Awareness Month! According to the CDC, between 1-2% of pregnant women in the United States have either type-1 or type-2 diabetes and a further 6-9% will develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. What’s worse, the prevalence of diabetes during pregnancy has risen significantly over the years. Let’s look at diabetes and pregnancy, including […]
COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination during Pregnancy Summary
Posted on: 12/16/20COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination during Pregnancy Summary Currently, available data suggests that symptomatic pregnant patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of more severe illness compared with non-pregnant peers. Even though the risk for severe COVID-19 is low, these data indicate an increased risk of need for ICU admission and ventilatory support in pregnant women […]
Five Reasons Why You Should Schedule an Annual OBGYN Appointment
Posted on: 03/10/20The holiday season has come and gone, the seasons are changing, and just like that, it’s a new year. Soon it’ll be time to file your taxes, get your vehicle inspected, and (gasp) slip on the familiar white paper gown for a yearly OBGYN visit. Or is it? While the circumstances for each individual certainly […]
National Infertility Awareness Week
Posted on: 04/14/17One in eight couples in the United States try to get pregnant but can’t. Many suffer in silence even as they live with some of the worst heartbreak of their adult lives. Couples of all ages, income levels and cultures face stress and even stigma when it comes to infertility. Couples may get questions about […]