Moms to-be have a lot in common. Besides that so-called “glow” everyone says you have, there are swollen ankles, constipation, aches and pains, bloating, and fatigue. Let’s not forget about the fact that you can’t get a good night’s sleep. Yeah, that too.Moms to-be have a lot in common. Besides that so-called “glow” everyone says
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How Menopause Can Affect Your Sleep Schedule
If night sweats and day sweats aren’t enough to ruin a normal day, now your clothes seem to be shrinking a bit. At least that’s what you keep telling yourself. Now the knockout punch comes; you begin to realize menopause can affect your sleep schedule.Women who have never had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
Read MoreAugust is Breastfeeding Month
During August, organizations around the world spread awareness about breastfeeding and how it can benefit babies in all communities. Across the world, only about 38% of infants are exclusively breastfed.We at Dekalb Women’s Specialists support each mother in their decision on whether or not to breastfeed their child. It is important to know the benefits and tips to start breastfeeding when you’re
Read MoreStepping Out to Cure Scleroderma
We can’t thank you all enough for coming out to support DWS in the race to cure Scleroderma.This event is near and dear to our hearts here at Dekalb Women’s Specialists. It is in honor of Dr. Scott’s brother who lost his battle to the disease in 2016.Here are just a few photos of the
Read MoreCommon Health Issues For New Mothers
New moms may think they are ready to tackle anything once they’re at home with their sweet baby. After all, they have been through nine months of ups and downs, difficult sleeping, and morning sickness. Now that they have given birth, it should be smooth sailing, right? There are some common health issues for new
Read MoreJuly is Fibroids Awareness Month
As common as uterine fibroids are, it’s obvious why a month is dedicated to it in an effort to help raise awareness, research, and funding. If you’re not familiar with the condition, you may be surprised to learn that by age 50, as many as 70% of white females and 80% of African American females have
Read MoreFive Health Questions To Ask On Mother’s Day
As a mom, you’re dedicated to knowing your child’s medical history to ensure they stay as healthy as possible. You probably even track what they eat, drink, and breathe, just to make sure you’re preventing every ailment you can. But, do you ever think about your own mother’s medical history and how it may affect both
Read MoreHow Is Stress Affecting Your Health?
Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including, work, money, health, family and a laundry list of other items that are often unavoidable. You may know that long periods of stress and anxiety can leave you feeling tired and worn out, but
Read MoreCould My Infertility be Caused by Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a much more prevalent issue than many people might think. In fact, fewer than 1/3 of women know what endometriosis is, despite it affecting approximately one out of every ten women in the United States. Endometriosis occurs when uterine tissue begins to grow outside of the uterus. Because this tissue responds to a woman’s
Read More4 Essential Medical Exams for Women
As women, we face unique health challenges. In order to maintain long-term health, prevention and early detection of medical conditions and diseases is key. Depending on your stage of life, the following exams are recommended. Pap Test A Pap Test is an exam that helps detect cervical cancer in women. Often caused by HPV, it
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