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How Twins Changed My Life
Five and a half years ago, Dr. Hampton B. Richards and his wife, Rachel, were blessed with twin boys. Dr. Richards is a second-generation partner of Walnut Hill OBGYN, specializing in high-risk pregnancy, infertility, operative laparoscopy, resolution of heavy periods, operative hysteroscopy, and minimally invasive surgery. Rachel was a Nurse Supervisor in the Neonatal ICU. […]
Read More »The Flu Shot During Pregnancy: Myths Debunked
Pregnant women are faced with so many decisions. If your due date is around flu season, deciding whether or not to get the flu shot is probably at the top of your mind. There are a lot of varying opinions and myths surrounding getting the flu shot during pregnancy, and it can be easy to […]
Read More »National Baby Safety Month: Preventing Falls
September is National Baby Safety Month. This safety month is an annual campaign sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Associate (JPMA). Each year’s campaign brings awareness to the safe selection and proper use of baby products to prevent injuries. This year’s focus is all about preventing fall-related injuries. Read these safety tips to help keep […]
Read More »Welcoming Dr. Sooyeon Choi, M.D. to Walnut Hill
Walnut Hill is honored to introduce the newest member of our team, Dr. Sooyeon Choi, M.D. Dr. Choi recently completed a fellowship in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and will be taking patients full time starting in August 2017. “It’s not just a job, it’s my passion and part of my identity, […]
Read More »How Deliveries Have Changed over the Years
Here at Walnut Hill, our staff has been in practice for over 100 years combined. With that experience comes stories of lives changed, countless procedures, and even seeing how deliveries have changed over the years. In this video, we interview Dr. John Bertrand, who is in his 38th year of practice as an OBGYN physician, […]
Read More »Walnut Hill’s Own Katie Neely Shares Her Pregnancy Story
Katie Neely is a women’s health nurse practitioner at Walnut Hill. She spends her days at the office guiding patients through the entire pregnancy process. However, this past year, Neely’s role was reversed as she became the patient while expecting her first child. Our very own Dr. Julie Hagood and Dr. Jane Nokleberg helped her […]
Read More »Lauren Przybyl and Dr. Richards Raise Awareness for HELLP Syndrome
HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening liver disorder that very few people have heard about. Our very own Dr. Hampton Richards delivered Lauren Przybyl’s baby boy six weeks early, as she herself was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. During an interview with FOX 4, Dr. Richards explains the symptoms and pregnancy complications of the rare HELLP disorder. […]
Read More »Creative Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy on Facebook
We are suckers when it comes to a good pregnancy announcement on Facebook. Whether it’s creative photos of families, pets or props, we have seen some great pregnancy announcements. We’ve put together a few of our favorites for expecting families. Get creative with your photos Photo Source: http://imgur.com/RfAW53q This photo has had more than 866,000 […]
Read More »Walnut Hill OBGYN Now Offering the Latest Colposcopy Technology
Walnut Hill OBGYN is now offering the latest technology in colposcopy exams. The DYSIS Colposcopy produces high-resolution digital images of the cervix with an adjunctive map that can help detect abnormalities more accurately. How a Colposcopy Works Typically, a colposcopy is performed after your routine pap smear results come back abnormal. A colposcopy examines the […]
Read More »Birth Control Options For Your Age Group
Let us walk you through the many options for birth control tailored specifically to your age group. Starting with women in their 20s to women over 40, we discuss a variety of options that may work best for your age, lifestyle, and your body. Your Walnut Hill physician will also help you pick the birth […]
Read More »Birth Control Options for Women in Their 20s
Once you’ve hit your 20s, you have probably had the discussion with your OBGYN about sexual health and preventing pregnancy. However, there are so many types of birth control out there, you may be wondering which type works best for your lifestyle right now. Whether it be college or starting your career, it’s important to […]
Read More »Birth control options for women in their 30s
So you’ve hit your 30s, and depending on where you are in life, you may be looking for a variety of different qualities in your birth control. If you are in-between having kids, you may be looking for contraception momentarily. However, if you have already been there, done that, you may be looking for something […]
Read More »Zika Virus and Planning Pregnancy
If you are planning on getting pregnant in the near future, it’s important to know how to protect you and your baby from the Zika virus. The Zika virus is typically spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and can cause minor symptoms. However, the real concern arises when a woman who is pregnant contracts […]
Read More »Classes and Resources for First Time Dads in Dallas
Becoming a first-time dad can conjure every emotion – from unbridled to joy to understandable nervousness. Mom may be doing the heavy lifting for a while, but it’s a good idea to prep yourself for your growing family. Whether you have a few baby-wrangling skills on hand or if you’ve never held a newborn, the Dallas […]
Read More »Top 5 “Mommy and Me” Fitness Classes in Dallas
1. Oh Baby! Fitness Oh Baby! Fitness offers a variety of programs and is a partner of Texas Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Liza ter Kuile, Fitness Operator and instructor for Oh Baby! Fitness in Dallas, has always had a passion for health. After experiencing postpartum depression with all three of her children, Liza was inspired to […]
Read More »ThermiVA for Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is something lots of women fear every time they feel a sneeze coming on, cough or laugh. Incontinence also affects women while exercising or while performing any activity that involves jumping or bouncing. Surprisingly, women of all ages can experience incontinence. However, for most women, this normally happens post-pregnancy or during menopause. Incontinence […]
Read More »ThermiVA For Post Pregnancy
Vaginal Tightening After Giving Birth Women’s bodies go through one of the greatest transformations during pregnancy and delivery. Almost everything changes both physically and emotionally. Women have to go through watching their hips widen, feet grow larger, getting bigger breasts, and having stretched skin. During vaginal birth, some women have a more difficult delivery based […]
Read More »Puberty & Your Daughter
Puberty is triggered by a small gland at the bottom of your brain called the pituitary gland. As this gland begins releasing hormones, your daughter will start seeing many changes in her body: both physically and emotionally. Puberty typically occurs between the ages of 9 – 14, although this can vary depending on weight, health, […]
Read More »What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Delivery
Expecting mothers often blame their sudden forgetfulness on “pregnancy brain.” Whether or not this is a real thing, pregnant women have a lot on their minds, especially given all of the changes happening both physically and emotionally. With this in mind, we have put together a go- to checklist of what to pack in your […]
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