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Importance of a Well-Woman Visit

Posted on December 6, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obstetrician–gynecologists have a tradition of providing preventive care to women. An annual visit provides an excellent opportunity to counsel patients about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing health risks. The annual health assessment should include screening, evaluation and counseling, and immunizations based on age and risk factors. The interval for specific individual…

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery: Deciding on a Trial of Labor

Posted on October 25, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It was once thought that if a woman had one cesarean delivery, all other babies she had should be born in the same way. Today, it is known that many women can undergo a trial of labor after a cesarean delivery (called TOLAC). After a successful TOLAC, many women will be able…

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What to Expect After Your Due Date

Posted on October 25, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Waiting for the birth of a child can be both an exciting and anxious time, especially if your pregnancy extends past the due date. The average length of pregnancy is 280 days, or 40 weeks. Most women give birth between 38 weeks and 41 weeks of pregnancy. A pregnancy that lasts longer…

You and Your Baby

Posted on October 25, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Prenatal Care, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum Care Pregnancy is an exciting time of major change. From the very start, your growing baby changes your body and the way you live your daily life. The best way to approach pregnancy and childbirth is to be informed. As soon as you know you…

Postpartum Depression

Posted on July 5, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Having a baby is a joyous time for most women. But many women feel sad, afraid, angry, or anxious after childbirth. Most new mothers have these feelings in a mild form called postpartum blues. Sometimes these feelings are called “baby blues.” Postpartum blues almost always go away in a few days. About…

Vaginitis

Posted on July 5, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Vaginal symptoms are common in the general population and are one of the most frequent reasons for patient visits to obstetrician–gynecologists (1). Vaginitis may have important consequences in terms of discomfort and pain, days lost from school or work, and sexual functioning and self-image. Vaginitis is associated with sexually transmitted diseases and…

Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit

Posted on July 5, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. A healthy weight is good for your physical and mental well-being. Good eating habits and moderate exercise are crucial to keeping a healthy weight and a fit body. Being overweight—weighing too much in relationship to your height—is a problem for many people. If you are overweight, you have an increased risk of…

Early Pregnancy Loss

Posted on July 5, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. A normal pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period. The loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks is called early pregnancy loss or miscarriage. Miscarriages are surprisingly common. They occur in about 15% of known pregnancies. Most miscarriages are the result of a random event…

Colposcopy

Posted on July 5, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Colposcopy is a way of looking at the cervix through a special magnifying device called a colposcope. It shines a light onto the vagina and cervix. A colposcope can enlarge the normal view by 2–60 times. This exam allows the health care provider to find problems that cannot be seen by the…

Cholesterol and Your Health

Posted on July 5, 2013 by 4cobgyn

From the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Cholesterol is a natural substance that serves as a building block for cells and hormones. A certain amount is good for you. But, excess cholesterol can stick to the walls of vessels, making it harder for blood to move through them. Sometimes cholesterol blocks an artery. Then, the body part served by…

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