Key Takeaways (TL;DR): Hypertension during pregnancy requires close monitoring to keep both mother and baby healthy. Regular prenatal checkups help your healthcare team catch and respond to changes quickly. Treatment is tailored to each individual and may include lifestyle changes or pregnancy-safe medicine. Managing blood pressure from the beginning…
Are you worried about getting gestational diabetes while pregnant? Or are you living with type 1 or 2 diabetes and thinking about starting a family? A Family Medicine OB doctor can offer you essential support and guidance to keep your health on track throughout your pregnancy and beyond. Managing…
Obstetrics, also known as OB care, is the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth. Unlike many medical specialties that focus on managing disease, the focus of OB care is on maintaining good health of the mother and child. At WWMG, our family medicine OB providers offer supportive care before, during,…
In the news, there is often an abundance of articles and stories about women’s healthcare, but not many address the topic of cervical health. Because January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, we’ll dedicate this post to discussing the most common ailments related to the cervix, including cervical cancer and HPV.
The most common cancer (with the exception of skin cancer) among women in the U.S. is breast cancer. In fact, 1 in 8 women are at risk of getting the disease in their lifetime. Early detection is the key to successful treatment and survival. To support patients in getting these…
This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a condition which that develops in expecting mothers during pregnancy. It is characterized by high…
This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. One in 33 babies is born with a birth defect. This means that about 120,000 babies born in the U.S. each year…
Of all stages in life, pregnancy is the one in which a woman’s health is most important. Not only is your health more delicate during pregnancy, it also affects the long-term health of your baby. Proper nutrition is key to a healthy pregnancy that’s free of complications. While every woman’s…
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