Eating fish when pregnant or breastfeeding can provide health benefits
FDA and EPA have issued advice regarding eating fish for women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding. This Continue Reading
Welcome our new Physician Assistant, Meena!
We are excited to announce the addition of Physician Assistant, Meena Ego-Osuala, to our practice! Meena has extensive OB/GYN experience, Continue Reading
Inducing Labor At 40 Weeks Reduces Risk Of Perinatal Death And Stillbirth, Study Finds
Inducing labor at 40 weeks gestation for pregnant women ages 35 and older significantly reduced the risk of perinatal death Continue Reading
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG): VBAC is safe for many women
Women and their obstetricians should consider vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) if their maternal care center can handle emergency deliveries, Continue Reading
Weighing Too Much, Too Little When Pregnant Can Be Risky, Study Suggests
For women contemplating having a baby, new research adds to the evidence suggesting that starting a pregnancy at a normal weight is Continue Reading
Women’s menopause complaints may peak in early 50s, improve later
Women go through menopause when they stop menstruating, which typically happens between ages 45 and 55. As the ovaries curb Continue Reading
American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Parents To Donate Umbilical Cord Blood
This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new policy urging public cord blood donation. Public cord blood Continue Reading
Measles Vaccine-International Travellers need to be up to date
Most cases of measles in the U.S. come from international travel and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) recommends Continue Reading
Annual GYN Exam-more than just a Pap
Women commonly think of their trip to the gynecologist as just a Pap smear, but we do so much more. Continue Reading
Menopause and Memory
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University are trying to understand how hormones play a role in memory. Continue Reading
New Joint Venture between INOVA and UVA
Inova Hospital announces exciting new joint venture into cancer research with the University of Virginia. INOVA and UVA are beginning a research Continue Reading