Prenatal care is an important way to ensure the health of both you and your baby throughout pregnancy and beyond. It involves a series of checkups and tests at various stages of pregnancy which help to detect and treat problems promptly and to prevent complications. Regular prenatal care visits are also a valuable opportunity to
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How to Choose the Right Midwife for You
The processes of pregnancy, labor, and delivery are extremely personal and memorable to a woman. As such, it is important to surround yourself with professionals who not only know what they’re doing, but are supportive, comforting, and truly advocate on your behalf. If you are pregnant, you may wish to consider getting a midwife. Midwives
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Importance of Testing and Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to highlight the importance of appropriate screening tests (such as mammograms) and manual breast exams. Early detection of breast cancer is a key factor in the successful treatment of the disease and in preventing breast cancer deaths. Cancer is a disease that causes cells
Read MoreBreast Cancer and a Mom: How It Affects Her Family
As with any other type of cancer, receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be a downright devastating time not only for the woman but also for her entire family. It can set off a cascade of emotions, such as fear, uncertainty, and loneliness, which the spouse, children, and other members of the household can absorb,
Read MoreThings to Expect During Your First OB/GYN Appointment
An OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist) is a physician who specializes in women’s healthcare, particularly the reproductive system and related organs and processes. These doctors provide comprehensive medical care for women throughout all of the different stages of life, focusing on areas including reproductive health, preventive care screenings, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. Regular OB/GYN visits are an important
Read More5 Signs You Need to See a Gynecologist
If you’re like most women, you visit your gynecologist for a regular exam at least once a year to monitor and protect your sexual and/or reproductive health. You know that you need to have a Pap smear and a professional manual breast exam by your OB/GYN in the interest of your continued good health. However,
Read More5 Ways to Manage Hot Flashes
Every year in the U.S., millions of women enter menopause — and as many as 80% suffer from hot flashes that often go hand-in-hand with a decline in estrogen. Hot flashes occur when the blood vessels near the surface of your skin suddenly dilate, resulting in feelings of warmth, typically accompanied by sweating.Although hot flashes are a
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Birth Control Options
At Dekalb Women’s Specialists, we help women in Decatur, Lithonia, and Stone Mountain, Georgia, select the best birth control methods for their lifestyles, goals, and needs. We offer an array of options, along with education and guidance to help you make the right choice for you. If you’re considering starting birth control or if you want to change the
Read MoreEverything You Should Know About Prenatal Care
Having an uneventful pregnancy and a healthy newborn is the dream of every parent-to-be. Getting regular prenatal care throughout your pregnancy is the best way to ensure you and your baby stay healthy — not just during pregnancy, but afterward, too.At Dekalb Women’s Specialists, our team of skilled, compassionate obstetricians offers prenatal care customized for each pregnancy, so
Read MoreThe Importance of a Well-Woman Exam
Women lead busy lives, with lots of demands and responsibilities at home, at work, and in their social lives. It can be hard to carve out the time to see the doctor, especially if you’re not sick. But if you’re not seeing the doctor for regular well-woman visits, you could be leaving yourself open to
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