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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. Women who suffer from this disorder grow many small cysts on their ovaries causing an imbalance of hormones in the body. These imbalances have a large effect on a woman’s body, from fertility issues and irregular periods, to unwanted […]
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For years, women have turned to the energy-based treatments offered by ThermiAesthetics to tighten skin, smooth wrinkles, and generally reduce the signs of aging. However, decisions about our appearance tend to be personal ones and none more so than the decision to pursue vaginal rejuvenation. We know that like so many other treatments, vaginal rejuvenation […]
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If you find yourself on an emotional roller coaster, crying at the drop of a hat, overreacting to almost everything, and feeling like your world is spinning out of control as you experience unexpected highs followed by equally surprising lows — you are not alone. Unless you have had a hysterectomy, you can expect to […]
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A cancer diagnosis is a devastating blow for any woman, but for new mothers, the implications can be even more heartbreaking. While it’s widely accepted that breastfeeding provides babies with a number of essential health benefits, it’s also an opportunity for mother and child to establish a long lasting bond. Thankfully, an inability to breastfeed […]
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According to the American Pregnancy Association, 12 to 20 percent of pregnant women are smokers. Besides endangering her own health, a mom-to-be who still smokes also puts her baby’s health at risk. Tragically, more than 1,000 babies born in the United States die each year because their mothers smoked during pregnancy. Pregnant women who quit […]
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