Happy Holidays from All About Women Obstetrics and Gynecology
Season’s greetings to you! At such a joyous time of year, we’d like to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Gainesville and Lake City for another wonderful year. It has...
View ArticleLabor or Not? Learn About Braxton Hicks Contractions
For a pregnant woman, waiting for a new baby can be like a kid waiting for Santa Claus – the anticipation (and growing discomfort) can make the last few weeks of pregnancy seem never-ending. What’s...
View ArticleGainesville’s All About Women Introduces New Surgical Robot at North Florida...
Our own Dr. Cook chats with Lauren Verno of TV 20, next to the da Vinci Xi at the Robotics Center of North Florida Regional Healthcare The newest member of the da Vinci® Robotic Systems, Xi, visited us...
View ArticleSpotlight on North Florida Regional Women’s Center Maternity
At All About Women, our obstetricians and midwives are proud to partner with North Florida Regional Women’s Center to provide our expecting moms with excellent labor and delivery support. Today, we...
View ArticlePositively Negative: All About Pregnancy Tests
How Do Pregnancy Tests work? Pregnancy tests are designed to test either urine or blood for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Here’s how it works: During conception, the sperm...
View ArticleMedicated vs. Natural Birth: Making an Informed Decision
There are many different decisions a woman has to make when she finds out she’s expecting; it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Which things should I avoid? Which medications are safe to take? Will my baby...
View ArticleGainesville’s All About Women Celebrates American Heart Month
Heart disease can be scary to talk about, but it’s important: according to the American Heart Association, heart attack and stroke kill one in three women – more than all cancers combined. In honor of...
View ArticleTaxing Tampons: Are Women Being Treated Unfairly?
The sales tax on tampons and other feminine products has recently caught national interest and started a wave of outcries from women across America. Other necessities like medical supplies and food are...
View ArticlePost-Pill Syndrome: The Good, the Bad and the Unknown about Going off Birth...
Post-Pill Syndrome (also known as “Post-Birth Control Pill Syndrome” and “Post-Pill Amenorrhea”) is a common issue faced by women when they decide to stop taking birth control. Many, however, have not...
View ArticleThe Importance of Regular Breast Self-Exams
Breast self-exams (BSEs) are not something many women, especially those who are younger, remember to do on a regular basis. However, it should be a monthly priority for every woman. These exams can...
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