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Travel Warnings and Tips for Pregnant Women

On November 1, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

If you decide to vacation, visit old friends, or must travel for work, pregnancy shouldn’t stop you from flying or... View Article

On October 1, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Do you wake up every morning thinking about preventing breast cancer in your everyday life? We seriously doubt it, but... View Article

On September 3, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Birth defects are more common than you may think. In fact, about 1 in 33 babies born in the US... View Article

On August 5, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Here’s a quick math lesson. 1 + 1 = ? TWO. That’s the answer, and it’s also how many little... View Article

On July 3, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

If you have been confused in the past by changes in breast cancer screening guidelines, buckle up! Recently, more changes... View Article

On June 24, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

If you have been trying to get pregnant but have been unsuccessful, you are not alone. Although comforting to know,... View Article

On May 14, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Most pregnancies last to term, which is at least 37 weeks. Full term is 39 – 40 weeks, but about... View Article

On April 12, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Pap smears, also known as Pap tests, help to identify suspicious cells in your cervix that could signal a precancerous... View Article

On March 13, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

The signs of fibroids can be so sneaky that many women have no idea they are there. In fact, according... View Article

On February 15, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Endometriosis is a very painful condition with no cure in sight, and often it can remain undiagnosed for years. It’s... View Article