Many women are too embarrassed to discuss vaginal dryness, but it’s a very common condition that more than 65 percent of women over the age of 60 have. Though vaginal dryness is often caused by changes in estrogen from menopause, there are other causes including: …
We at Grand Rapids OBGYN support each mother in their decision on whether or not to breastfeed their child. It is important to know the benefits and tips to start breastfeeding when you’re making the decision. Help us spread awareness about breastfeeding and how it can benefit babies in all communities. Across the world, …
In an effort to raise awareness about Group B Streptococcus (GBS), July has been made Group B Strep awareness month. Read these frequently asked questions about GBS to stay informed during your pregnancy and help spread awareness in Grand Rapids, MI. …
I’m sure someone has told you “You’re never completely ready to have a baby.”
However there are some questions that you can answer ahead of time to ensure you’re as prepared as possible. Here are just a few questions to keep in mind while you plan your pregnancy: …
Confused about whether you’re allowed to eat fish during pregnancy? You’re not alone.
Nutrition becomes even more important when you’re pregnant because everything you eat impacts the baby’s development. The dilemma with seafood is that, even though it contains nutrients essential for developing the fetal brain, …
If you’re scheduling your first gynecology visit and are curious what a gynecologist is, you aren’t alone.
Many women have questions when it comes to seeing a gynecologist and when they should schedule an appointment. …
March is Endometriosis Awareness month – a good time to learn more about a disease that affects nearly 176 million women worldwide. …
A recent study out of Cornell University revealed that practices with 1-2 physicians had 33 percent fewer hospital admission than practices with 10-19 physicians. …
While only about 20% of people with the Zika virus experience symptoms, the greater concern about contracting the virus has been the potential link to birth defects. …
Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet over 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with it each year. …
