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getting comfortable with your OBGYN

My OBGYN was the doctor that I dreaded going to for the longest time. I didn't enjoy the experience, nor do I think that many women do, but going to the OB shouldn't be a dreaded experience. It wasn't until I changed doctors that I learned that it can be a relatively pleasant and comfortable experience. This blog is all about OB care and advice that can help you find a good doctor and make each visit as helpful as it can be. You will learn what you should discuss with your doctor, what you can probably skip and when to know that it is time to move on to a new practice.

Latest Posts

Managing Menstrual Cycles In Pubescent Females With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Posted on 22 June 2016

Puberty is a time of change for any child, but for a young female with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fluctuating hormones and the onset of menstruation bring on additional challenges. Confusion about what is happening to her body, fear, sensory issues, and pain and discomfort caused by menstrual cramps can lead to your child suffering increased anxiety, withdrawal, or even depression. Some girls with ASD become more aggressive and obsessive, or may engage in more repetitive behaviors during that time of the month. [Read More]

How To Help Your Teen Daughter Adjust To Her Menstrual Cycles

Posted on 21 June 2016

Girls, on average, will get their periods when they are 12 to 13 years old. This can be scary for a young girl, but it is also inevitable. As a parent, you will need to help her prepare for this and learn how to manage it. Here are some tips to help you with this if you have a daughter who will soon be starting her period. Be open about what a period is [Read More]

Menopause, Meet The Sunshine Vitamin

Posted on 15 June 2016

Menopause is a stretch of years during which a woman transitions out of child-bearing ability and is characterized by such health concerns as depression, bone density loss, and weight gain. Reversing, or at least easing, some of these concerns may be as easy as a trip to your nearest health food or grocery store. Many doctors suggest that their menopausal patients increase their intake of vitamin D. Vitamin D and menopause [Read More]

Trying To Make A Baby? Squash These Odd Myths To Help You See Success Faster

Posted on 13 June 2016

Bring up the fact that you are trying to get pregnant among any group you want - coworkers, friends, family members - and chances are, every last person in the room is going to have some kind of advice to offer or some form of information that is supposed to for sure help you get pregnant fast. While all of this information and advice is well-intended, it is best not to believe everything you hear when you are trying to conceive. [Read More]