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Teen Coercion for Sex and Pregnancy
The start of the school year is a good time to reflect on the pressures on teenagers. Michigan State University recently published an article about the pressures on teen with sex and pregnancy. Click this link to read more. Dr. Marcotte shares two big take away messages for teenagers, friends and parents reading this article….
Prenatal Obstetrics
Obstetricians are specialists that practice medicine associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Some obstetricians specialize in maternal-fetal treatment, which focuses on women who experience chronic health problems during pregnancy. It is common for some women to see these specialists before conceiving to develop a health strategy for their pregnancy. Prenatal care is essential because it improves the…
What To Expect From A Home Pregnancy Test
A home pregnancy test is a quick and efficient way to determine if you are pregnant. They have a high accuracy rate (about 97%) and are available from most drugstores. If you are unsure how a pregnancy test works, read on! How does a home test work? When a woman is pregnant, she starts developing…
Pre-Pregnancy Care
Many women believe that pre-natal care begins when you find out that you’re pregnant, but it really should begin when you start trying to conceive. Pre-pregnancy care helps to ensure that your body is healthy before it creates and supports a new life. If you are trying to conceive, we recommend taking Folic Acid, which…
Understanding Breast Density: Why It Matters for Mammograms
Breast density is an important factor in breast cancer screening, yet many women are unaware of what it means. Dense breasts have less fatty tissue and more glandular and connective tissue, making it harder to detect abnormalities on a standard mammogram. Approximately 40% of women have dense breasts, which can slightly increase their risk of…
