Many women choose to have a birthing team to manage different aspects of childbirth. The birthing team often includes a doula and a midwife – but what’s the difference? Midwife: A midwife is a trained medical professional who focuses her practice on… Read more
The various stages of life each bring new challenges – including ones that impact fertility. Women in the USA are holding off on having children, with many waiting until their 30s or 40s to start a family. With the “biological clock” ticking, there are often worries about maintaining reproductive health. The 20s: Programmed for Childbirth… Read more
Becoming pregnant is a joyful and exciting time, but challenging for mothers with diabetes. Abnormal blood glucose levels can lead to complications during pregnancy, even in the first few weeks. If you are planning on getting pregnant, it is important to have a plan in place to manage your diabetes. Our Virginia Beach OBGYN works… Read more
Need handy directions to our office? Are you pregnant with a cold and can’t remember where you put that “safe medications in pregnancy” list? Would you like to receive push notifications from our office with important practice announcements, such as flu shot availability, or inclement weather closings? Want an easy way to download forms and… Read more
Moms-to-be are now drinking for two. Here are some things you should know about drinking water during your pregnancy: Water Helps Deliver the Essentials to the Fetus When taking prenatal vitamins and eating healthy foods, have you ever wonder how they are absorbed and transferred through the body? Well, it all starts with water. Water… Read more
Nutritional needs are higher during pregnancy. As a mother-to-be, it is important that you get the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy, plus the nutrients your baby needs for proper development. Even if you eat a wide variety of foods, it is difficult to get all the nutrients you and your baby need from… Read more
By Marcia Hughes I’m here to help you understand how insurance works. In this age of rising premiums and deductibles, it is more important than ever to understand your benefits and what financial responsibilities you will have prior to having medical services. HMO’s (The Good Witch) spoiled many of us years ago with small copays,… Read more
By Ilene B. Goldstein, M.D. Happy Springtime! In the spirit of April showers and May flowers, lets talk about POOP! While a little taboo to discuss at the dinner table, bowel habits are an important topic to address with your health care providers. March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. Aside from wearing blue and running for your… Read more
We often see mothers eagerly waiting for the day that their bodies change enough for it to be obvious they are pregnant. Many of which do not take into consideration the amount of change that occurs to their body’s structure. Some these changes of pregnancy are weight gain, postural, and hormonal effects which create relaxation… Read more
By Mary Antoinette Burns, M.D. Most women reading this title know what I mean by bladder infection! It is pretty common! It is estimated that half of all women will experience at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in her lifetime. According to the American Urological Association, UTIs account for more than 8 million medical office… Read more