One of the biggest questions that women have is “what is my body telling me?” Our great-great-grandmothers were intimately familiar with their body-talk. They tended to intuit what their bodies were saying and why. At times, discerning the meaning of various symptoms was hit-and-miss. Today, we have the value of formal medical care. Today, you… Read More »
Pelvic organ prolapse, or POP, is not a condition that we tend to hear much about. However, due to the problematic nature of the intrusion into the pelvic cavity, and to the fact that there may be ways to minimize the risk of internal sagging, this is a topic that should be discussed. Pelvic organ… Read More »
In many pregnancies, especially first pregnancies, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation for the body to change in an obvious way – a way that says “I’m pregnant!” Physical change begins at the moment of conception and continues well past the delivery of a new bundle of joy. Once the womb expands to… Read More »
Grace Obstetrics & Gynecology is excited to announce that four of our providers have earned the DFW Child designation of “Mom Approved Doctor.” DFW Child designates a Mom-Approved Doctor as: “a doctor who has earned the trust, admiration and respect of parents. Local parents reached out to our magazine, recommended these physicians and told us… Read More »
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and physical change – a lot of physical change. Many women anticipate that they may experience a bit of morning sickness. They expect the telltale weight gain and need to urinate frequently. What may come as an unpleasant surprise during pregnancy is persistent heartburn. If you’re pregnant and struggling… Read More »
Sexual function is an important aspect of a woman’s health and wellness. As we go through life, simple hormone fluctuations and external stressors are enough to throw us off our game. When the sexual response cycle is in perpetual stagnation, meaning you pretty much never get past Go, there is the reason to talk with… Read More »
Most women understand that their nutritional needs will change during pregnancy. Actually, mother’s health is something that we start to monitor during the planning stages, when possible. Clearly, the fact that a human being takes up residence in the womb for a short time presents the need for heightened nutrition if this little seed is… Read More »
Pregnancy prevention is an important aspect of women’s health. Every woman has unique needs and preferences and, fortunately, we have options in birth control that suit everyone. At Grace Obstetrics & Gynecology we are proud to provide a level of personal care that enables our patients to determine the birth control method that is right… Read More »
Pregnancy is an exciting event in life and can be even for the woman with diabetes. The challenge of regulating blood sugar levels is one that we want to be tackled as early as possible after conception, if not beforehand, to prevent complications. If you are diabetic and would like to begin or expand your… Read More »
Women of a certain age are well-acquainted with Kegel exercises. Maybe you’ve done them yourself. Maybe you watched the concentration on your mother’s face as she tried to maintain vaginal wellness via the performance of this pelvic floor exercise. Here, we want to revisit Kegels because they hold a lot of value for women of… Read More »