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5 Tips To Prepare Your Home For A Newborn

On August 6, 2020 by Tricia Shimer, MD

You have spent several months preparing the nursery for your bundle of joy including new furniture, curtains, paint, and a spanking new rocking chair just for you.... View Article

Is My Menstrual Cycle Normal?

On July 2, 2020 by Tricia Shimer, MD

We hear this question quite frequently: is my menstrual cycle normal? Since every single woman is unique, and we love that,... View Article

Baby Blues Or Postpartum Depression?

On June 8, 2020 by Tricia Shimer, MD

All the excitement of baby showers, preparing the nursery, and bringing your little one home is over. After all of your friends and relatives have left,... View Article

COVID-19 Pregnancy And Breastfeeding

On May 5, 2020 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Because we are still learning about COVID-19 and how it spreads, the risk to pregnant women, the fetus, and infants remains inconclusive.... View Article

Basic HIV Prevention Tips You Need To Know

On April 6, 2020 by Tricia Shimer, MD

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, and it stays in your body for life. This virus attacks cells that help us to fight infections and causes us to be more susceptible to disease and infections.... View Article

Natural Remedies and Lifestyle Changes for Fibroid Treatment

On March 3, 2020 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Women who suffer with fibroid pain and excessive bleeding are always looking for something to relieve their symptoms. These non-cancerous growths in the uterus can cause severe pain and interfere with a woman’s daily life,... View Article

4 Prenatal Vitamins You Need and How to Take Them

On February 3, 2020 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Whether you are planning to become pregnant or gifted with a surprise, taking prenatal vitamins will only benefit you and your baby.... View Article

Postpartum Depression Symptoms List and Support Options

On January 6, 2020 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Not the same thing as the familiar term “baby blues,” postpartum depression is a truly serious health issue, and according to the National Institute of Health,... View Article

How to Handle Urinary Incontinence After Childbirth

On December 3, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Women who expect to leave all the pregnancy aches and pains behind them after childbirth soon find that postpartum symptoms can be almost just as bad. ... View Article

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 driving to your destination.... View Article

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