Atlanta Women's Obstetrics & Gynecology, PC Atlanta Women's Obstetrics & Gynecology, PC
It’s summer time, school is out of session, and your child just gained a lot of extra free time. This is a cycle parents will go through for a number of years, so it’s important to make the most of that time for both you and your child. While being active during the day can certainly help children, having a sufficient amount of sleep each night is equally as important. Is your child getting enough sleep?
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For new gynecology or obstetric patients joining us, welcome! If you are joining us from Dr. Pugh or are a new patient, here’s how to schedule your appointment:
As a mom, you’re dedicated to knowing your child’s medical history to ensure they stay as healthy as possible. You probably even track what they eat, drink, and breathe, just to make sure you’re preventing every ailment you can. But, do you ever think about your own mother’s medical history and how it may affect both you and your children?
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Nearly everyone will experience some type of stress in their lives. Stress can be caused by a variety of factors including, work, money, health, family and a laundry list of other items that are often unavoidable. You may know that long periods of stress and anxiety can leave you feeling tired and worn out, but did you know that it can have serious long-term effects on your health?
I-85 is currently closed for repair and this has resulted in significantly heavier traffic for drivers coming into the Downtown/Midtown area. While the road is being fixed, our practice will be strictly adhering to the 20-grace period. Please be mindful that you will likely be asked to reschedule your appointment if you are more than 20 minutes late. We advise that all patients plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before their scheduled appointment time.
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The main entrance to Piedmont Hospital on Peachtree Road is closed and will remain closed until further notice. During this time, OB patients and patients scheduled for surgery must enter at the Emergency Department entrance. Discharged surgery patients will also exit through the Emergency Department. Discharged Women’s Services (OB) patients, however, must be picked up from the ground floor exit of the 77 Building.
Endometriosis is a much more prevalent issue than many people might think. In fact, fewer than 1/3 of women know what endometriosis is, despite it affecting approximately one out of every ten women in the United States.
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Uterine fibroids are a much more common issue than you might think. According to the National Institutes of Health, one study found that between 80 and 90 percent of African American women and 70 percent of Caucasian women will develop fibroids before the age of 50.
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For patients who are experiencing flu symptoms: please reschedule your appointment for another time.
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40 years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in American women. Since then, the number of deaths has significantly decreased due to increased awareness of the symptoms and testing methods for this disease.