Whether a pregnancy is expected or not, many women who think they may be pregnant will be anxious to know for sure. At-home pregnancy tests are a convenient go-to, but most require that women wait for a certain length of time before a test can be considered an accurate determination of pregnancy. Pregnancy tests that
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What is the Zika virus? The Zika virus is most commonly transmitted through mosquitoes. Its symptoms typically include a mild fever, muscle and/or joint pain, skin rash, and inflammation of the eyes called conjunctivitis. There is currently no known treatment or vaccine for the Zika virus, but due to its increasingly widespread outbreak in South
At PGOMG, we are always working to provide the best possible patient experience our team can offer. From the moment you book an appointment to the moment you leave our office, we want your experience with PGOMG to be straightforward and stress-free. In order to save time and help us help you, there are three
“Pregnancy brain” is a genuine sense of fogginess that makes it difficult for pregnant women to concentrate or remember things that they would typically remember before becoming pregnant. For other women, pregnancy brain is an unfortunate stereotype that can “undermine a woman’s confidence” in her mind and body while pregnant. Doctors are divided on whether
Post-pregnancy care tends to fly under the cultural radar surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. In all of the excitement over knowing that you will soon grow your family, and with all of the stories from family and friends about childbirth, what happens after is easily skipped over until you’re ready to leave whenever you’ve chosen to
The Facts about Teenagers and STDs Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are particularly present in teenagers. Of the roughly 20 million new STD cases that arise each year, about 10 million are diagnosed in individuals in the 15-24 age range. There are actually a few reasons why STDs are so routinely seen in teens and young
For women with regular exercise routines, or for women who want to start exercising during their pregnancy in order to stay healthy and active, a common concern is: Can I work out while pregnant? Is it safe? In the past, women were discouraged from exercising during pregnancy. For previous generations of women, pregnancy was a time
For those whose pregnancy is determined to be high risk, the time between conception and the birth of your baby will require an additional level of caution, and the providers at PGOMG are always prepared to assist women during this time. High risk pregnancy can apply to a number of health and personal situations, all
The health of our bones is something many of us take for granted. We assume that our bones will always be there for us – that they will remain strong as long as we need them, with little thought or effort on our behalf. However, as we age, our bones require just as much care
Have you decided to try for a pregnancy? Many women who decide it is the right time to get pregnant do not realize there are steps you should take in order to prepare for a pregnancy – aside from ending birth control. It is important to visit with your PGOMG provider and let him or
