Tag Archives: OB/GYN

More Than Milk: What Breastfeeding Really Builds

Every August, World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) reminds us of a powerful truth. When a baby is breastfed, the benefits extend far beyond infancy. These benefits ripple outward, through childhood, adulthood, and sometimes even into the next generation. Breastfed babies often grow into healthier children. What’s more, when these adults become parents, they’re more likely …

MƔs Que Leche: Lo Que Realmente Construye la Lactancia Materna

Cada agosto, la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna (del 1 al 7 de agosto) nos recuerda una verdad poderosa. Cuando un bebĆ© es amamantado, los beneficios se extienden mucho mĆ”s allĆ” de la infancia. Estos beneficios se expanden hacia afuera, a travĆ©s de la infancia, la edad adulta, y a veces incluso en la …

The Importance of Early Screening and Regular Checkups: A Rise in Cancer in Young Women

Cancer rates among young women are rising at an alarming rate. According to a report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, middle-aged women now face a slightly higher cancer risk than men, and young women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed as their male counterparts. Breast and thyroid cancers are the primary …

Cervical Cancer Doesn’t Have to Be Deadly—Prevention Starts Now

Each year, more than 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,200 die from it. But as Legacy’s Dr. Rachel Robinson Scott explains, many of these cases can be prevented through early detection and regular screening, making awareness and access to care more important than ever. What Causes Cervical Cancer? …

Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence

Perimenopause marks the beginning of a new phase in a woman’s life. It’s a natural transition that represents the gradual end of her reproductive years. With expert guidance from professionals like Dr. Erica Giwa, an OB/GYN physician and former assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Legacy Community …

Understanding Hormonal Imbalance in Women

Hormonal balance plays a crucial role in every woman’s well-being, yet fluctuations sometimes occur. Whether the result of illness, stress, or lifestyle, shifts in hormone levels can affect energy, mood, and overall health. The good news is that with the right medical support, balance can be restored. By working with healthcare providers at Legacy Community …

GLP-1 Class: How Weight Loss Drugs Could Affect Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes

If you’re a sexually active woman of reproductive age taking the drugs OzempicĀ® or MounjaroĀ®, there’s something you should know–you may have an increased chance of getting pregnant. These drugs, originally developed to manage diabetes, are now being widely prescribed for weight loss, but also come with the unexpected side effect of boosting fertility. GLP-1: …

Nuevos Cambios en Medicaid que benefician a las madres de Texas

Texas extenderĆ” la cobertura para madres actuales y nuevas hasta 12 meses despuĆ©s del parto a partir del 1 de marzo. Por Ashley Guidry, Asociada de Comunicación En enero de 2024, los Centros Federales de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS) aprobaron el plan de Texas para proporcionar 12 meses de cobertura de atención mĆ©dica …

New Medicaid Changes that Help Texas Mothers

Texas will extend coverage for current and new moms for up to 12 months post-pregnancy beginning March 1st. By Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate In January 2024, the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Texas’ plan to provide 12 months of postpartum health care coverage. Previously, coverage lasted two months but, with the …

Do you need both a physical and a well woman exam?

Did you know that while there is some overlap, both exams are crucial for your overall health. By Barrett White We’ve all heard that annual check-ups are important, but we often don’t know which services to pursue when we book that appointment. Often when a woman requests an annual exam, she might be booked for …