The care you receive after baby comes can be just as important as the prenatal care you receive during pregnancy. But mamas are often so focused on their little ones, they forget to also take care of themselves. The weeks and months after labor and delivery can be a time of tremendous change and stress,
Although not necessarily fun, it's something every woman must come to terms with at some point in her lifetime: The transition — commonly known as menopause — that signals the end of the reproductive years. True menopause occurs when your menstrual period has stopped entirely for 12 months, with 51 being the average age of
We are excited to announce that we have grown our Beaches OBGYN family! Our new office in Southside officially opened in September, allowing our practice to reach even more patients who may be seeking obstetrics, gynecology, and women's healthcare. Located at 9010 RG Skinner Parkway near I-295 and Baymeadows, our newest location will have the
We are excited to introduce the newest member of the Beaches OBGYN team: Dr. Rakiya Miller. Born and raised in Lancaster, South Carolina, Dr. Rakiya Miller graduated cum laude from Wofford College before receiving her medical degree from the University of South Carolina in Greenville. She completed her OBGYN residency at the University of Florida
As women, we can be so busy taking care of others that we often forget to take care of ourselves, too. Whether you're combating unwanted hair growth or hormonal acne, or you simply want a more personalized skincare regimen, we want to make it easier for you to find solutions. We are proud to be
Women often have high hopes that their bodies will "bounce back" shortly after pregnancy — and then they feel disappointed when that doesn't happen. But the truth is, it took nine months to grow that bundle of joy, and postpartum recovery takes time, Mama. In fact, consider removing "bounce back" from your vocabulary altogether because
Parents are faced with a plethora of questions and decisions as their children get older and inevitably change — especially when it comes to their kids' health and well-being. For those parents of developing adolescents, many may be wondering when it is appropriate to bring their daughters to the OB/GYN for the first time. It
Like clockwork, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects a large percentage of women (more than 90 percent!) who are of childbearing age in the days leading up to their period. This can include physical symptoms such as body tenderness, bloating, cramps, and fatigue — or they can be more emotional, causing an increase in mood swings, sadness,
Before you start blushing, remember: Sex shouldn't be a taboo topic, especially with your ob-gyn. As we age and have babies, our bodies and hormones inevitably change — but that doesn't mean that your sex life has to suffer. Dr. Rebekah Richmond recently appeared on the Uncluttered and Unfiltered podcast to talk all things sex
Every pregnancy comes with a slew of choices — baby names, nursery decor, and preferences regarding labor and delivery are aplenty. But what if this is your second or third pregnancy, and you've already had a cesarean section? Contrary to popular belief, that doesn't necessarily mean that you must have a C-section — which accounts