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Your Guide for Reducing Your Risk for Birth Defects

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 has a birth defect,... View Article

Your Guide to Being Doubly Prepared When Having Twins

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 ones you’ll be having if you’re expecting twins.... View Article

New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines You Should Know

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 have been passed down as guidelines,... View Article

Common Causes Of Female Infertility And How To Better Your Odds Against Them

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, the challenge comes in finding your reason for infertility,... View Article

Your Guide to Preterm Labor Prevention

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 12% of babies in the U.S.... View Article

Why Regular Pap Smears Are so Important to Your Health

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 condition.... View Article

8 Sneaky Signs of Fibroids That You Should Know

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 to the NIH or National Institutes of Health,... View Article

5 Useful Coping Techniques For Women With Endometriosis

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 no wonder that women suffering from endometriosis need some coping skills.... View Article

How Menopause Can Affect Your Sleep Schedule

On January 14, 2019 by Tricia Shimer, MD

If night sweats and day sweats aren’t enough to ruin a normal day, now your clothes seem to be shrinking a bit.... View Article

The Best Exercises That Are Still Safe To Do While Pregnant

On December 13, 2018 by Tricia Shimer, MD

Moms to-be have a lot in common. Besides that so-called “glow” everyone says you have, there are swollen ankles, constipation, aches and pains,... View Article

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