Premature Births on the Rise in Georgia
Babies born before 37 full weeks of gestation are considered premature. Disturbing statistics show that, after previous years of decline, ...
Getting Pregnant After 50: What You Need to Know
Whether naturally or through in vitro fertilization, the number of women who are getting pregnant after 50 is increasing. Celebrities ...
Northside Hospital-Cherokee Boasts Top Neonatal Facilities
On May 6, 2017, the new Northside Hospital-Cherokee opened its doors to the public. That occasion was monumental, in that ...
What is Cervical Cerclage?
Cervical cerclage is only done in a small percentage of pregnancies. It is the placement of stitches in the cervix ...
What is Placenta Accreta?
When blood vessels and other parts of the placenta attach too deeply to the uterine wall during pregnancy, you have ...
Opioid Use During Pregnancy
Imagine you're pregnant and you wake up with a horrible backache, or have lingering pain from a previous injury. You ...
Is Post Pregnancy Exercise a Baby Fat Eraser?
If you’re like many new moms, you’re ready to shed that extra baby weight… and now! It’s a perfectly natural ...
Fetal Kick Count Instructions
It’s important for expectant mothers to keep track of their baby’s movements. Not only will it give you reassurance that ...
Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?
It’s completely normal to be worried about protecting the health and safety of your developing baby. Many couples, especially first-time ...
What to Do Before Getting Pregnant
You’re considering getting pregnant! Mentally, you’re beginning to commit to the idea, so one of the first few questions you ...
Should Parents Consider Cord Blood Banking?
Expectant parents can be overwhelmed with everything that goes into preparing for a new child. It’s important to understand your ...
Dr. Cross: Northside Hospital’s “Original OB/GYN”
Cherokee Women's Health Specialists founder Dr. James Cross has made his mark in obstetrics history in metro Atlanta over the ...
What is Natural Childbirth?
Natural childbirth is a labor and delivery that does not include the use of routine medical interventions, particularly anesthesia, the ...
Are Prenatal Vitamins Really Necessary?
Healthy nutrition is important throughout life, and especially during pregnancy. Even with a wide variety of whole foods, a mother ...
In Vitro Fertilization
In vitro fertilization has become a wonderful option for many women who suffer from fertility issues. At Cherokee Women’s Health ...
