The Different Kinds of Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects millions of Americans. It’s so common that it’s hard to escape the multitude of commercials touting the best or most discreet underwear available. But if you’re among the many women who suffer from incontinence the last thing you want to do is be reminded of it when you’re trying to watch your favorite movie.
You just want to be done with the symptoms and have things go back to normal – when you didn’t have to worry about urine leakage. A big part of getting to the appropriate treatment is finding out which type of incontinence you have.
Our Tips for Surviving a Winter Pregnancy
Is being pregnant during the winter months any easier than the summer? Our expert OB/GYN, Dr. Brandon Lingenfelter, says it really depends on who you ask. Dr. Lingenfelter shares his tips for surviving a winter pregnancy — so bundle up mama-to-be and take heed.
5 Tips to Stay Fit and Healthy During Pregnancy
With getting the nursery ready, buying clothes, furniture and car seats, and all the other tasks leading up to the big day, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of two really important facts: 1) you’re going to be a mother, and 2) your health and the health of your baby are all that really matters.
Who Needs Endometrial Ablation?
If you’re among the estimated 10 million American women who suffer from heavy bleeding, you know all too well how it can take a toll on your quality of life. The good news is that effective treatment options are available, including a procedure called endometrial ablation.
OB/GYN Care and COVID-19: What You Should Know
We’re learning that coping with changing safety protocols and uncertainty are inevitable. Bringing your life to a screeching halt, however, is not. We still need to do all the things we did before like buying food and taking care of our families, but we just need to do them differently in order to keep ourselves, our family, and our community safe.
Accessing medical care, including OB/GYN, care is just one of those important tasks we need to continue to do. But what should we know about COVID-19 and OB/GYN care?
How Ultrasounds Have Changed Over the Years
Documenting a child’s first experiences, like learning to riding a bike or their first day at school, is important for a parent. For most future moms and dads, these exciting firsts happen way before your baby ever leaves the womb thanks to technology known as ultrasound.
With the help of today’s ultrasound imaging, an OB/GYN can tell the sex of your baby and capture clear images of their face and what they’re doing, like sucking their thumb.
Short-Acting Vs. Long-Acting Birth Control: Which Is Right for You?
Our expert OB/GYN, Dr. Brandon M. Lingenfelter, helps break down this topic by looking at short-acting vs. long-acting birth control so that you can figure out how to make the best choice for you.
Myths and Facts About Prenatal Care
Prenatal care is the steps you take to ensure your health and the health of your baby from the time you know you’re pregnant to delivery. More specifically in medical terms, prenatal care is a series of regular checkups during pregnancy when your obstetrics provider monitors and tracks health metrics for both the mom and growing baby.
Is Abnormal Bleeding Ever Normal?
Medically speaking, abnormal bleeding is when you bleed between your monthly periods, you bleed for too long or too short of a time, or you experience an extremely heavy flow. Bleeding or spotting after sex or after menopause may also constitute abnormal bleeding.