While your body is busy creating a life inside you, it may seem like the perfect time to kick your feet up; however, experts around the world agree that in most cases, making daily exercise a priority during pregnancy is good for both you and baby.
STIs are common infections that are passed from one person to another usually through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This month we deep dive this topic with our board certified women's health nurse practitioner, Erin Mabile, MSN.
Are you pregnant and noticing a darkening line down the center of your ever-growing baby bump? Do not be alarmed, this is totally normal. But what is it? This month’s Pregnancy Pulse explains everything you need to know about linea nigra.
North Atlanta Ob/Gyn is kicking off a new series "Q&A with the NP", your chance to ask questions of our women's health nurse practitioner, Erin Mabile. This month we take a look into annual wellness visits.
Did you know that pregnancy makes you more vulnerable to extreme heat? When you are expecting, your risks of overheating increase leaving you at potential risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, dehydration, and even heat stroke.
At some point in a woman’s life, she will likely experience a hormone imbalance, the most notorious being menopause. Whether it presents as hot flashes and night sweats, as heavy or irregular periods, or maybe even as vaginal dryness, it is a common part o
Health care can be a confusing world even when it comes to what type of provider to seek care from. Read more to learn about when to consider seeing a nurse practitioner for your next women's health needs.
These days so many services are available online. Everything from groceries and meal prep kits to goat rentals and professional potty trainers, you can pretty much order anything these days without ever having to leave the comforts of your own home.
Is it safe for pregnant women to deliver at North Atlanta Ob/Gyn? Yes, we have taken many cautionary steps to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure for our pregnant patients—including restricting visitors, requiring everyone to wear a mask ...
August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time dedicated to advancing the nation’s health by working together to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding for all women.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that evolves from mild confusion to personality changes and can ultimately affect the ability to move and communicate. In 2017, about 50 million people worldwide were living with dementia.
Stay active. Eat healthy. And get enough sleep. Most important? Start today! National Women’s Health Week was made to encourage all women to make healthy choices that are right for them — and this year marks the 20th anniversary of the event.
Enjoy virtual care with North Atlanta Ob/Gyn. In an effort to facilitate a safer environment for our patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now offering telemedicine appointments.
Robotic surgery has evolved from straight-stick instruments to instruments that can move in all directions with even more precision than the human hand. What’s more, new improvements such as these are simultaneously helping the movement ...
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effective forms of reversible birth control. They can last for several years, are relatively hassle-free once in place, and highly effective.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. What is the cervix you ask? The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus. The cervix is two inches long, and is shaped like a tubular donut.
What do you get when you combine the warm welcome of your best girlfriend with a highly trained medical doctor? Keisa Anderson. Dr. Anderson always wanted to make a positive impact in the lives of women, so she decided to become an OB/GYN.
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month — let’s celebrate taking action. We’ve gathered some commonly known ways in which expectant mothers can avoid a premature birth event.
Miscarriage is when a woman is pregnant and the baby dies within the womb within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. This is also referred to as early pregnancy loss and it usually happens within the first trimester, usually before the 12th week.
For some people, cramps are a regular hindrance that bothers them every month. If you are one of these people, you are probably dreading the days your period rolls in. It can reduce you to an agonized mess, curled up on the couch or unable to ...
If you are a woman and you are contemplating on doing sports, there might be some things that you can’t help but wonder about with regards to your health. For sure, there are so many health benefits that women can enjoy from doing sports ...
The benefits of moving more during pregnancy begin immediately and last your whole life. Your baby will start reaping the benefits in utero, too. Here’s a laundry list of reasons to start exercising today.
Most doctors often ask female patients if they are in pain. This is a common routine that most – if not all – patients already expect. However, it also serves another purpose, one that not everyone might expect.