Up to 25% of pregnant women have some bleeding or spotting especially in the first trimester. Bleeding in early pregnancy doesn’t necessarily mean there is an issue, but it can indicate a miscarriage or some other complication. It certainly can be worrisome. How much bleeding in early pregnancy is normal?
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You won’t need anyone to tell you that you are in perimenopause or menopause. You will know! You will discover changes to your mood, your temperature, your ability to get a good night’s sleep, and even your skin. Oh yes, it will be quite obvious, but now what? You could turn to hormone replacement therapy, or HRT. What does HRT do for menopause?
Many women make plans for any major event in their lives. Vacations, weddings, and special birthdays are good examples. Having a baby certainly fits into these other major events in your life. If you are a woman who makes lists for even trivial events, having a birth plan makes perfect sense. What should be included in a birth plan?
All About Women OB/GYN is on the move! We are excited to announce that our Leesburg office will have a new address starting December 4th, 2023. This new and bigger office location will allow our team to continue providing the best gynecology & obstetrical care to women in Leesburg, VA.
Inova Loudoun Medical Campus – Leesburg
224-D Cornwall Street NW, Suite 304
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: 703-437-0001
Fax: 703-787-5739
You were never one to panic or overreact to things in your life, but then again, you have never been pregnant before. Life has changed, and your “panic meter” may be set differently. Time to find out about cramping during pregnancy: should I be worried?
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You have been dreaming about this time for nine months and maybe even years—the arrival of your long awaited baby. So why aren’t you elated? Why aren’t you thrilled when your little one recognizes you and smiles? Why aren’t you laughing with each little gurgle? You should be feeling all these happy emotions, and yet… all you feel is numb and sad. What’s wrong with me, you wonder. Here are eight signs you may have postpartum depression.
At All About Women Ob/Gyn we remain focused on caring for our patients by providing high-quality healthcare services when you need them. Our practice is open, and continues to see patients for health care needs.
Yes, we are open and seeing all previously scheduled patients. Your on-going healthcare needs remain our top priority. If changes in your appointment need to occur, we will contact you. We will also be seeing patients using telemedicine during this time.
Our office is using a program called doxyme.com, which is HIPPA compliant. The address to connect to doxy me is https://doxy.me/allaboutwomen. Your privacy is important to us. You will be asked by the receptionist to give an email address or cell phone number, and you will receive an appointment time. At that time, the doctor will send you an invitation to the appointment. Once you are in the virtual waiting room the doctor will connect with you. We will bill your insurance for the appointment, and collect a co-pay via credit card if one is due at the time of the appointment.
During this time, we ask that you limit accompanying visitors and attend your appointment alone. The only permitted exceptions will be a single caregiver for a minor patient, or for a patient with a disability or impairment warranting assistance.
If you have a fever, new cough (within the last two weeks), shortness of breath, or flu-like symptoms, please call our office for guidance on your upcoming appointment.
Public health officials recommend the following steps to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including influenza and COVID-19:
If you have any questions regarding COVID-19, your upcoming appointment or our office policies, please us at (703) 437-0001.
No one enjoys discussing STDs, but if you are an adult having sex, or you are a parent, it would be wise to learn some essential facts about STDs that everyone should know.
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Friends and relatives of a pregnant mom are treated to pictures and videos of the growing fetus these days through social media platforms like Facebook, so it’s no surprise that ultrasounds are done earlier and earlier. An ultrasound can tell you many secrets like the gender of the baby unlike decades ago when it would be a surprise.
In addition to the baby’s gender, an ultrasound can inform both the parents-to-be and the physician about the health of the fetus.
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, bloating, and fatigue. Let’s not forget about the fact that you can’t get a good night’s sleep. Yeah, that too.
The good news is you can alleviate many of these typical complaints by partaking in the a few exercises that are still 100% safe to do while pregnant.
Before embarking on a prenatal exercise regimen, consult with DOCTOR. This will ensure you get the most out of any type of exercise you choose. You may have included exercise in your life prior to pregnancy just to maintain or lose weight. Now you have to consider both you and your baby.
The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends 20 – 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day.
In general, most exercise is safe and has many benefits for you and your baby. Some of the biggest pros include the following:
Yoga will help pregnant ladies to relax, stay flexible, and practice stretching. Yoga also encourages concentration on breathing and helps reduce or manage shortness of breath.
Your yoga routine can also come in handy when working through those contractions once it’s time.
Walking is a tried and true method to keep your body in shape. Expense is not much of an issue since walking costs nothing other than a good pair of walking shoes.
It is ideal to walk whenever you have the time, and nothing could be safer for you and baby than a regular walking routine. Choose smooth surfaces to walk on in order to avoid impediments that could cause you to stumble or fall.
Imagine for a minute that you are weightless! That’s the feeling you get while in water, so get into the pool to swim a couple laps or participate in water aerobics.
Aquatic exercises work multiple muscles and will improve your body’s mobility. Find a prenatal water aerobic class for the best workout. You can also just take a few minutes to float around and relieve sore joints if you don’t feel like doing a full workout.
Never dive or jump into the pool. You should also be mindful to choose cool rather than hot water or saunas.
Here is one where it’s best to find a trained prenatal instructor. These exercises will fortify your core and are safe to do in all trimesters. They should increase stamina, and with pelvic floor exercises will reduce urinary incontinence postpartum.
Yes, this is safe to do within limits. If you already practice weight lifting, just reduce the level and increase the repetitions.
Whatever exercise you choose, be sure to consult with DOCTOR.
Sources:
https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/exercises-for-pregnant-women
https://www.thebump.com/a/pregnancy-workouts https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/290217.php
