You are almost there! The third trimester of pregnancy begins at the 27-week mark. At this point, there are just a few more tests before your baby arrives. The baby will gain a lot of weight during the third trimester. Some babies will almost triple in weight in just a few short weeks. You will…
Cervical cancer occurs within the cells of the cervix. Cervical cancer is caused by the Human papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease. Although HPV is common, most cases of HPV do not result in cervical cancer. The body can defend against the virus, preventing the development of…
Menopause is a series of changes that every woman goes through in life. When menopause occurs, this is the beginning of the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and reproductive abilities. There are three stages to menopause. These stages are known as perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Perimenopause is the first stage of menopause but is…
Routine care from an OB/Gyn deals with annual checkups, STD screenings, and regular family planning needs. However, some female reproductive and bodily issues require advanced care from more specially trained doctors. Obstetricians and gynecologists must complete several years of formal training or education before being deemed qualified to practice this field of medicine. Advanced…
You have many decisions ahead of you. One of the earliest you will have to make in your pregnancy is when to start telling people that you are expecting. This is typically an exciting time and one that should be surrounded by positivity and joy. However, there are also concerns that could cause some parents…
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….
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