Robot surgical systems may sound like something straight out of science fiction, but in fact, these cutting-edge systems have been around for more than two decades — with the da Vinci® Surgical System leading the way. Since receiving FDA approval in 2000, the da Vinci Surgical System has revolutionized many types of surgery, including gynecological procedures, helping
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COVID-19 and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life. It’s one of anticipation, joy, and growth. Taking extra care of yourself during pregnancy is one of the many changes you must make to prepare for the arrival of your little one. But these days, it’s easy to be unsure just how many extra precautions you should
Read MoreWhat Questions Should I Ask My Obstetrician About Genetic Testing?
What questions should you ask your obstetrician about genetic testing? The best approach depends on what you really want to know. Every parent-to-be wants to have a healthy beautiful baby, but of course there is always a chance your child will have some abnormality or disorder. The good news is there are prenatal screening tests
Read MoreIs My Menstrual Cycle Normal?
We hear this question quite frequently: is my menstrual cycle normal?Since every single woman is unique, and we love that, it is hard to define “normal.” Most of the time we talk more about what is “average” rather than normal to help women understand if their cycle falls within average parameters. An Average Cycle The first
Read MoreGovernor Kemp Signs HB 1114 – Postpartum Medicaid Extension
Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed legislation that will extend the amount of time eligible new mothers can receive Medicaid and cut down on patients being surprised by bills after receiving care. DeKalb Women’s Specialists’s Dr. Scott was in attendance as President of the Georgia OB/GYN Society.The bills were part of a package of health care
Read MoreMeet & Greet Event Update: July 16th, 2020
This year, DeKalb Women’s Specialists is offering Meet & Greet events to meet your providers, tour the hospital’s labor and delivery facility, and have an opportunity to ask questions. There is limited seating, so remember to RSVP! Event Details Attendees will have the opportunity to virtually meet their providers, ask questions, and tour the hospital’s
Read MoreUnderstanding Postpartum Depression And How To Deal With It
Postpartum depression does not discriminate. You can develop it whether your pregnancy was easy or difficult. You can suffer from it if you are a first time mom or already have a child, married or unmarried, and it occurs in women of all ages, races, and education. Simply put, it can happen to any woman,
Read MoreCongratulations Asia and Mandy!
DeKalb Women’s Specialists would like to congratulate Asia and Mandy, daughters of Dr. Kathleen Johnson, along with all the other 2020 graduates!May you celebrate your graduation remembering special memories from your past and exciting dreams for your future. Happy graduation!
Read MoreCOVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates All Meet and Greet events will be cancelled until further notice. Note that Coronavirus information can be obtained at the CDC website, please click here https://www.cdc.gov/and for specifics about Coronavirus and pregnancy click here https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html#anchor_1584169262 In order to maintain a normal pregnancy, we stress taking your prenatal vitamins and getting good nutrition and regular exercise if you
Read MoreWhat Is Pregnancy Anxiety and How Can You Cope With It?
Even the most confident woman can suddenly panic when told she is pregnant. Whether it was a planned event or a surprise, from this moment unknown insecurities seem to take over, and you are suddenly afraid like never before. What is pregnancy anxiety and how can you cope with it? But, I’m Supposed to Be Happy! If you
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