Dr. Kimberly McMorrow, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, shares some insights on the transitional period before your last period, including timing, symptoms, and treatment. We’ve all heard…
Browsing: Women’s Health
After the birth of my first daughter, breastfeeding became such an important part of my postpartum experience and my relationship with her. I was surprised by how special it felt…
Dr. Natalie Dogal, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, discusses FAQ’s like why prenatal vitamins are important, when to take them, how they affect fertility, and whether they can…
Dr. Cara Hartle, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, shares ways the local mom community is helping each other find formula, breastfeeding support, and mental health resources through the formula…
VCU Health is now offering free breast and cervical cancer screening services to low-income and uninsured women in Virginia through a federally funded program. VCU Health is now offering free…
by Julie Ladocsi, MD As Mothers’ Day approaches, I am hoping to build awareness of a condition that affects a lot of moms: osteoporosis. While the disease affects men as…
by Jessica Ciaburri, OB/GYN Dr. Jessica Ciaburri, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, delves into the physical and emotional postpartum roller coaster and how to manage with a new baby…
Lauren Cook, nurse practitioner and ThermiVa expert at Virginia Physicians for Women, discusses this common treatment for vaginal rejuvenation, including how it works, how long it takes to see…
From monthly cycles to different stages in life, hormones can play a role in the amount and quality of sleep women get. Dr. Padmini Santosh, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians…
Pregnancy is a unique experience with many variables that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. I understand. I am also pregnant. When the COVID-19 vaccine first became available to healthcare providers…
Parenting is hard – parenting while sober may or may not be harder. Here’s a look at one mom’s choice to quit drinking and how that choice changed her life.
Virginia Physicians for Women patient Rachel Ramirez experienced three miscarriages in five pregnancies. Now she is sharing her story and the resources that helped her through it. My name is…
