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Many women feel anxious or nervous before their first gynecologist appointment due to the fear of the unknown, concerns about the physical examination, or a lack of familiarity with the process. Your first gynecology appointment is an essential step in prioritizing your reproductive health and overall well-being. Understanding what to expect during this visit can…
Congratulations, you’ve decided to start a family! Now, what’s next? Before you start trying to conceive, it’s important to prepare your body for pregnancy and understand what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. This is where preconception counseling and pregnancy planning come in. At Levin’s Women’s Health & Wellness Center, we…
A miscarriage occurs when there is a spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation. A common belief about miscarriages is that there was a problem or error with how the pregnancy was being carried by the woman, but they actually usually occur because the fetus simply isn’t developing normally. The abnormal development…
Gynecologists are frequently considered to be primary care providers for women. They perform life-saving screenings for women during their annual exams, such as Pap smears and professional manual breast exams. Maintaining excellent reproductive health is critical to optimum overall health. Even if your last visit to a gynecologist was a long time ago, it’s never…
Pregnancy takes you on a roller-coaster ride thanks to fluctuating hormones. From the moment you find out you’re pregnant until after you give birth, there are many things happening in your body hormonally. There are four main hormones that are most affected by pregnancy: HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), progesterone, estrogen, and HPL (human placental lactogen)….
Every pregnancy brings with it some risk, especially if you are over 35 or you have a pre-existing medical condition or develop one while you are pregnant. In cases such as this, you will want to ensure you enlist the help of a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. Here’s why it’s critical to ensure…
Pregnancy can impose a significant strain on your body as you cater to the needs of both yourself and your growing baby. Unfortunately, the stress of pregnancy makes you vulnerable to conditions such as gestational diabetes. This condition can be a severe health issue if not taken care of properly. Fortunately, with the care and…
A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the life or health of either the mother or the unborn baby. It requires more specialized care than a non-high-risk pregnancy. There are many factors that can denote a pregnancy as high-risk, such as the mother’s age, diabetes, being overweight or obese, or carrying twins or multiple fetuses….
