Ask the Midwife – Your First OB Visit
Want to know what to expect at your first OB visit? Midwife Taylor Battaglia answers the question.
Ask the Midwife – Exercise During Pregnancy?
Is it okay to exercise while you’re pregnant? Midwife Taylor Battaglia answers the question.
Ask the Midwife – When are Ultrasounds Done?
When are ultrasounds done? Midwife Taylor Battaglia answers the question.
Ask the Midwife – Tips for New Moms
What are some tips for new moms? Midwife Taylor Battaglia answers the question.
Ask the Midwife – Morning Sickness Remedies
What are some morning sickness remedies? Midwife Taylor Battaglia answers the question.
Ask the Midwife – Coffee While Pregnant?
Is it okay to drink coffee while you’re pregnant? Midwife Taylor Battaglia answers the question.
Ask the Midwife Video Series
Get to know our certified nurse midwives in these short videos. In them, they answer the most commonly asked OB questions. Everything from ‘Is Cramping Normal?’ to ‘Is Coffee OK?’ to ‘Counting Fetal Kicks’. Watch them to get quick answers to your pregnancy questions.
Queen’s Testimonial for Cherokee Women’s Midwife
Our patient Queen shares her experience with one of our certified nurse midwives.
Midwives and OBs – Working Together
At Cherokee Women’s Health, our patients receive the best of both worlds; a holistic-centered approach to birthing with the help of our midwives, along with the assurances of having a board-certified OB/GYN available should complications arise. By providing a team approach for our OB patients, we offer women more control over how they bring their babies into this world. If you choose to work with a midwife, this is what you can expect. Your Pregnancy, Our Team Approach The safety of our patients and their babies are our top priority. For this reason, our midwives deliver babies in a hospital setting, as opposed to providing home births. By working in conjunction with our doctors, our patients receive the best care possible. Our midwives are certified nurse midwives (CNMs) – as opposed to certified midwives – who are registered nurses who receive additional training in pregnancy and childbirth, including anatomy, physiology and obstetrics. With a master’s degree in nurse midwifery, CNMs receive the top midwifery training available. What This Means for You Because our midwives are both midwives and highly trained nurses, they have the expertise to recognize high-risk situations. If a situation occurs at any point during your pregnancy journey that requires an OB/GYN, she will immediately alert our OB on staff, who will promptly assess and treat the situation. By offering certified nurse midwives and OBs, you receive the compassionate, holistic care midwives are known for, along with the assurances of having an OB/GYN available in case there are any complications. We’re Here for You We would love to help guide you through your pregnancy journey. Call 770.720.7733 today to make an appointment with one of our OB/GYNs or certified nurse midwives. Or, simply schedule an appointment online.
Queen’s Journey to Motherhood: Part 7
Part 7 of Queen’s video series. Watch Episode 7 — the final video of our series — as Queen shares her journey towards motherhood and how Cherokee Women’s Health helped make that dream possible.
Diagnosing Painful Sex
Painful sex (dyspareunia) is treatable and there are ways to diagnose the reasons you’re experiencing painful sex. We understand that some women may find it uncomfortable to talk about sex, but it’s important to speak candidly with your doctor as this will help provide important clues to help with the diagnosis and treatment. Painful sex is a common problem and one that our physicians hear on a regular basis so you can be assured that our OB/GYNs will treat you with empathy and compassion. The more information you can share with your doctor, the better. He or she will take a thorough sexual and medical history, ask questions to gauge your emotional well being, and discuss any other issues that may affect your sexual health, such as stress. How Your Doctor Will Diagnose Painful Sex Diagnosing painful sex will typically include the following: A pelvic exam – Your provider will perform a pelvic exam, which can reveal signs of infection, skin irritation or anatomical issues. A speculum may be used to separate the vaginal walls so your doctor can get a visual exam. Some women who experience painful sex may also experience pain during a pelvic exam. You can always tell your provider to stop the exam if you’re uncomfortable. Your medical history – You’ll be asked where you’re experiencing the pain, how it feels, if different sexual positions increase or reduce the pain and if it happens with every sexual partner. You’ll also be asked when it began, your sexual history and if you’ve given birth. Other tests – Your doctor may also recommend a pelvic ultrasound for further diagnosis. Call Us Today, We Can Help You don’t have to live with painful sex. Our OB/GYNs can help you get back to enjoying sex the way you deserve. Call us today at 770.720.7733 or schedule an appointment online.
Why Does Sex Hurt?
If sex hurts for you, you’re not alone. Thankfully, treatment options are available so you can get back to enjoying the sex you deserve. In fact, a large percentage of women of reproductive age experience pain during sex. While it’s a common problem, it’s a very individual problem and can be confusing and worrisome. Not only does a woman experience physical pain but oftentimes, suffers with emotional pain. It can be confusing when sex seems to hurt out of the blue, especially if you haven’t previously been diagnosed with any pelvic issues. That’s why it’s very important to talk candidly with your OB/GYN. While we know it may be uncomfortable for you to discuss these sensitive issues, our OB/GYNs hear these issues from their patients on a regular basis so again, you’re not alone. Causes of Painful Sex There are many causes of painful sex, including: We’re Here to Help Talking about sexual issues with your doctor may feel embarrassing but it’s one of the most common issues OB/GYNs deal with so when discussing it with your doctor, be as candid as possible. We will diagnose and develop a treatment plan specifically for you so you can enjoy sex the way you deserve. Our compassionate approach to treating you helps ensure a plan that addresses your specific symptoms. Call us today at 770.720.7733 or schedule an appointment online.
