A healthy pregnancy is a time of great joy and anticipation. Nine months seems like a long time, but it flies by quickly when you’re shopping for the baby, decorating the nursery, and having baby showers or receptions. If you have diabetes, you’ll have one more health condition to monitor during your pregnancy, but with …
With many types of birth control on the market, you might be wondering which one is right for you. While each birth control option has its own set of pros and cons, birth control pills offer safe, reliable pregnancy prevention in addition to providing health benefits for a variety of conditions. How Do Birth Control …
As the birth of your child rapidly approaches, you’ve most likely read several pregnancy books to learn about your baby’s development and how it’s affecting your body. You’ve probably shopped for baby clothes, decorated the nursery, discussed birth plans as well as breastfeeding. But there’s one thing that usually flies under the radar when discussing …
What is an Ultrasound? An ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to produce diagnostic images of tissues of the body. It can be used for a wide range of situations. It is useful because, unlike an x-ray, it creates clear pictures of soft tissue. It is also known as a sonogram. What is …
A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus. Complete removal of the uterus and the surrounding structures, such as the ovaries, is termed a complete hysterectomy. However, the removal of solely the uterus is a partial hysterectomy. Although a hysterectomy is more likely in older women, young women in their 20s and 30s do …
What is Menopause? Menopause affects all women at a certain point in their lives. It is defined as the cessation of the menstrual period for at least one year. Once menopause sets in, complete cessation of menstrual activity will eventually occur. This process usually begins in the late 40s or early 50s. Who Does Menopause …
What is a High-Risk Pregnancy? A high-risk pregnancy is any pregnancy in which the likelihood of health complications for the mother or fetus are higher than average. Health issues associated with a high-risk pregnancy may be mild or severe which could take place before, during, or after birth. Having a high-risk pregnancy does not mean …
Many gynecologists practice as OB-GYNs, meaning they are trained in both obstetrics and gynecology. However, you might sometimes go to a healthcare professional who focuses in one area or the other, particularly if you need certain types of specialized care. What’s the Difference Between Obstetrics and Gynecology? What is Obstetrics? Obstetrics focuses on providing care …
Huey & Weprin Ob/Gyn is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new website. Our new site includes features such as this blog, which will provide content related to obstetrics & gynecology. We invite you to explore our new site to learn more about obstetrics, gynecology and the procedures offered. Our new website allows patients to easily …
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