Becoming Pregnant When You Are Obese
Extra weight that puts you into the category of being obese can lead to health problems. Becoming pregnant when you are obese can lead to health problems for both you AND your baby. Obesity is defined...
View ArticleFour Breast Changes You Might Notice That Aren’t Related to Cancer
Because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we thought we would repost this guide to changes you might see in your breasts that are NOT related to breast cancer. As always, if you notice...
View ArticleThe Flu Vaccine and Pregnancy
Influenza – or the flu – is more than just a bad cold. Symptoms come on suddenly and can include fever, headache, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, coughing, and sore throat. The flu can lead to...
View ArticleUnderstanding Postpartum Depression
When you have a baby, you expect to have feelings of joy and excitement over your new arrival. But what does it mean if you don’t? Postpartum Depression vs. the Baby Blues After childbirth, you may...
View ArticleThe Importance of Cervical Cancer Screening
January is cervical cancer awareness month, and it wouldn’t be complete without making sure you understand the importance of regular cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer screening, which is...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About High Blood Pressure
At every appointment, we check your blood pressure, reading off numbers of something over something that may or may not have any meaning to you. Because your blood pressure goes up and down – the...
View ArticleCOVID-19 and Pregnancy
The information on this page on Coronavirus Disease 2019 – COVID‑19 – comes directly from the CDC website. Check that for the most current information on COVID‑19, as well as the Wyoming Department of...
View ArticleMore on COVID-19 and Pregnancy
While researchers are still learning how the COVID-19 coronavirus affects pregnant women, current information shows that pregnant women do not react any more seriously to COVID-19 than the general...
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Four Breast Changes You Might Notice That Aren’t Related to Cancer
Four Breast Changes You Might Notice That Aren’t Related to Cancer Your breasts are made up of glands, fat, and fibrous tissue. Each breast has 15-20 sections called lobes and each lobe has many...
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You Are What You Eat – Avoiding Empty Calories
You Are What You Eat – Avoiding Empty Calories Many of the foods and beverages we enjoy contain calories from solid fats and/or added sugars. While they can make a food or beverage tastier, they add...
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Stress and Yeast Infections
Stress and Yeast Infections Yeast infections (candidiasis) are one of the most common types of vaginal infections. A yeast infection is caused by Candida, a fungus found in the normal vagina. However,...
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COVID-19 and Pregnancy
COVID-19 and Pregnancy While researchers are still learning how the COVID-19 coronavirus affects pregnant women, current information shows that pregnant women do not react any more seriously to...
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What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure
What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure At every appointment, we check your blood pressure, reading off numbers of something over something that may or may not have any meaning to you. Because...
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The Importance of Cervical Cancer Screening
The Importance of Cervical Cancer Screening January is cervical cancer awareness month, and it wouldn’t be complete without making sure you understand the importance of regular cervical cancer...
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The Breast Cancer Genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations
The Breast Cancer Genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations Breast cancer and ovarian cancer can be caused by a number of different factors. Most women who get cancer don’t have a family history of the...
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Preeclampsia: Know Your Risk
Preeclampsia: Know Your Risk Preeclampsia is a serious blood pressure disorder that can happen during pregnancy or soon after childbirth. It is a leading cause of death worldwide for women, fetuses,...
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Nutrition During Pregnancy
Nutrition During Pregnancy Getting good nutrition during pregnancy isn’t overly complicated; it’s just a matter of eating smart. Your doctor will offer advice on what to eat – and what not to eat –...
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Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections, also known as UTIs, are common, so if you think you have one, you’re not alone. Many women get them, and some get them often. Most are not serious...
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Morning Sickness: It’s Not Just for Mornings
Morning Sickness: It’s Not Just for Mornings The joy of pregnancy often brings along with it the misery of morning sickness. Despite its name, the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (the technical term...
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Pregestational Diabetes: Having a Healthy Pregnancy When You Have Diabetes
Pregestational Diabetes: Having a Healthy Pregnancy When You Have Diabetes You have diabetes and you want to become pregnant. Problem, right? Not necessarily. By planning ahead and working to stay in...
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