Starting Your Pregnancy Journey

- Evaluation of your blood pressure and urine.
- Assessment of the fetal heart tones.
- Review of how you are feeling.
- Physical exam by your doctor.


Newborn Feeding Questions Every New Parent Has Feeding a newborn can bring joy, bonding, and a lot of questions. New parents often wonder how often babies should eat, whether the baby is getting enough, what hunger cues look like, and when to ask for help. Every baby is different, and feeding patterns can vary. Still,…

The effects of hormonal contraceptives on women’s health are vast and wide-ranging. These drugs are taken by millions of women around the world every day, yet their long-term effects on women’s health are not fully understood. This article will explore the effects of hormonal contraceptives on women’s health in more depth, as well as the…

For most parents, discussing puberty with their daughter can be an embarrassing conversation. But it’s an essential life lesson in order to make sure a young woman is educated about the changes occurring in her body. “Some girls enter puberty earlier than most, and some start to develop later, but when we speak to mothers…

There have been over 20 cases of measles outbreak so far in Oakland County and now one in Wayne county. The Oakland County Health Division offers the measles vaccine (MMR vaccine) in both their Pontiac and Southfield locations, plus there are pop-up clinics to ensure all those who haven’t been vaccinated, do so! There are…

Your menstrual cycle can be an indicator of your health status. Experiencing this natural process can be different for each woman. This makes it harder to know when something is normal and when it isn’t. What do you need to know about your menstrual cycle? What Is Normal During My Period? The menstrual cycle usually…

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms that occur in the days and weeks before a woman’s period. PMS can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms, including fatigue, bloating, irritability, and cravings. While PMS is a normal part of a woman’s menstrual cycle, it can be a debilitating condition for some women….