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You probably know alcohol is off-limits during pregnancy, but what about caffeine? Dairy products? Or other foods and drinks? It’s normal to wonder if you need to eat a special diet during pregnancy, and the short answer is yes. Pregnant women have specific nutritional needs, and eating a healthy, balanced...

Pregnancy and the birth of a child is a transformative experience for women, and it's one that’s filled with countless decisions. One of the first and most important decisions you need to make is choosing your health care team. In the United States, most women choose an obstetrician — a...

Your pelvic floor is a network of muscles and connective tissues that supports all the organs in your pelvis, including your bladder, bowel, and uterus. A strong pelvic floor holds everything in place, but about half of women in the United States have pelvic organ prolapse. Prolapse occurs when your...

Bone is one of the hardest materials in your body. But just like your muscles and organs, your bones are made of living tissue, and your bone cells grow, change, repair, and deteriorate throughout your life. Your bones contain minerals like collagen and calcium phosphate that are knit closely together...

There’s nothing like bringing a baby into the world. Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are transformative experiences for many women, and it’s no secret that every birth is special. In the United States, nearly 68% of babies are born vaginally. Of those births, about 73% of women choose medical intervention, like epidurals for pain relief...

Lines and wrinkles etch their way across your face. Your hair begins to gray. You notice more aches and pains when you get out of bed each morning.  While these are the telltale signs of growing older, they’re not the only ones. Your vagina — and your sexual well-being —...

Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries for women. It’s a procedure to remove all or part of your uterus and in some cases, other reproductive organs too. Since hysterectomy removes your uterus, you aren’t able to get pregnant after the procedure. It’s a method of permanent birth control, but...

Ultrasounds are diagnostic tests that use sound waves to create images of the inside of your body. They’re low-risk and completely noninvasive, and ultrasound screenings are a routine part of prenatal care. On average, pregnant women get two ultrasounds to evaluate their baby’s development during pregnancy. Most of these ultrasounds are 2D,...

The average age of first-time mothers has been on the rise in the United States. Women are waiting to get pregnant, first spending time investing in their careers, relationships, and hobbies before settling down. Today, about 20% of all births are to women over 35. And at ObGyne Birth Center for Natural Deliveries, we believe...

Having a baby is a life-changing experience. But pregnancy and birth are major medical events, and pregnant women need routine tests to make sure they — and their babies — stay as healthy as possible. Board-certified OB/GYN Bola Sogade, MD, and our obstetrics team at ObGyne Birth Center for Natural Deliveries in Forsyth, Georgia, offer comprehensive prenatal care and...

You made the big decision to grow your family. You started trying for a baby. But now it turns out that getting pregnant isn’t as easy as you expected. Whether it’s been a few months or a few years, struggling to get pregnant isn’t easy. It’s complex, emotional, and frustrating,...

Most women have an obstetrician during their pregnancies. Obstetricians provide prenatal care and attend over 90% of births in the United States, but despite their popularity, they aren’t the only medical professionals who can provide pregnancy care. In fact, choosing a midwife could give you a more personalized birth experience....

Vaginal dryness. Itching and burning. Painful intercourse. Do these symptoms sound familiar? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Sexual dysfunction affects about 43% of women during their lifetimes. It’s often triggered by natural changes that come with pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, but the symptoms you experience often feel anything but natural....

A Pap smear is a test for cervical cancer, one of the most common types of cancer affecting women. Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of cancer-related death for women, but these days, Pap smears detect cancer early, so you have your best chance at beating it. A Pap...

The female reproductive system includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix. In addition to their reproductive duties, these organs and muscles can also be a source of chronic pelvic pain and other serious symptoms. Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove some or all of these organs. It can...

Now more than ever, women have the power to choose if and when they want to get pregnant. In fact, the average age of first-time mothers in the United States has been steadily increasing — from 21 in the 1970s to 26 in more recent years. Furthering education, career advancement,...

If you’re ready to grow your family, you no doubt have considered the many ways to prepare your home and your nursery for a new baby, but preparing your body is the most important step you can take.  Our expert team at the ObGyne Birth Center for Natural Deliveries, under...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; a month to honor those diagnosed with breast cancer and empower all of us with information to prevent it. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. It affects women of all ethnic backgrounds and, contrary to popular...

From the time you find out you’re pregnant to the life-changing reality of having a newborn baby, you’re faced with many decisions. You want to choose the right medical care, the delivery option that’s best for you, and even the right car seat — the choices can be overwhelming.  About...

Since the Middle Ages, women have undergone a hysterectomy. Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and possibly the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Once your uterus is removed, you can no longer bear children. For much of history, the operation was invasive and performed without anesthesia. Luckily for women,...

Are you ready to “get started” on making a baby? Before you subject your body to the rigors of pregnancy, it’s important to make certain you’re in the best possible health. This is even more important if you are committed to a natural delivery. If you have properly prepared for...