Happy 20th Anniversary National Women’s Health Week
Eat healthy. Stay active. And get some sleep. Most important? Start today! Our federal government’s Office on Women’s Health created National Women’s Health Week to encourage all women to make healthy choices that are right for them—and this year marks the 20th anniversary of the event. The national observance, which begins each Mother’s Day, runs […]
During COVID-19, Your Pregnancy Questions Answered
Is it safe for pregnant women to deliver at Gwinnett Ob/Gyn? Yes, there is a reason we are the best Gwinnett OBGYN! We have taken several cautionary steps to minimize COVID-19 exposure to our pregnant patients—including restricting visitors. We also require everyone in our facility to wear masks and follow updated CDC guidelines. Are there restrictions […]
How To Help Prevent Alzheimer’s: Eat A Mediterranean Diet
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that evolves from mild confusion to personality changes. Moreover, it can ultimately affect your ability to communicate and move. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. In 2017, around 50 million people were living with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is predicted to double every […]
Cord Blood Awareness Month: The Superpowers Of Newborn Stem Cells
July is one of our favorite months of the year! Why do you ask? It is time to celebrate Cord Blood Awareness Month and spread the word about the impressive superpowers of newborn stem cells. Cord blood was discovered over 30 years ago as a source of life-saving stem cells used to treat certain cancers […]
Let’s Celebrate The Amazing Benefits Of Breastfeeding
Throughout August, National Breastfeeding Month, the world is celebrating the amazing benefits of breastfeeding, while continuing to build awareness and ensure women have the support they need to breastfeed. Breastfeeding provides the best source of nutrition for most infants. Moreover, it can also reduce the risk of certain health conditions for both mothers and infants. […]
Let’s Talk About Sexual Health Awareness
Happy September, everyone! This month let’s talk about sexual health and you. To celebrate Sexual Health Awareness Month, we wanted to take the time to discuss a topic that many women in the United States might not fully appreciate or understand. It’s a known fact that your sexual health is one of the components of […]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In October, we reflect on those we love who are fighting the battle against breast cancer, as well as those we have lost to it. It’s also an appropriate time to visit a health expert and ensure that we, ourselves, are healthy; if breast cancer is not spotted on […]
Prematurity Awareness Month
Over 200,000 of the babies born each year in the United States are born prematurely. Prematurity is defined as birth before 37 weeks gestational age. That would make the baby at least three weeks early, sometimes much earlier. The earlier a baby is born, generally, the more medical problems it has. If you are pregnant or […]