The doctors at Jenkins Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine emphasize the importance of the “Well-Woman Visit,” another way of referring to the annual OB/GYN visit. Why women should have an annual check up You or someone you love probably visits their family doctor at least once a year. These visits give your doctor a chance […]
You are probably aware of how common both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are in the United States. The chances are that you know someone suffering from this disease. But did you know that a woman’s chances of developing Type 2 diabetes significantly increase during pregnancy? While it is not irregular for a woman […]
Congratulations – you are going to be a mother! Like most mothers, you hope for a relatively easy, uneventful pregnancy and a healthy baby. Your first prenatal visit helps to create ideal conditions to achieve that goal. First timers This appointment will likely be the longest one of your pregnancy, because it provides a wealth […]
Bringing a baby into the world, regardless of the circumstances, is a massive and life-changing event. You may have meticulously planned when you wanted to become pregnant, or it could have been a blessedly happy accident, but, like any mother, you want to give your baby the healthy start it needs to develop into a […]