Obstetrics
Whether you’re thinking about getting pregnant or already have a baby on the way, we’re here for you. When the time comes, you’ll have a full team dedicated to healthy… Read More
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Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine while breastfeeding my baby | Marie Grove, MD
Marie Grove, MD shares how she made the decision to get the COVID vaccine while breastfeeding the newest addition to her family. Thanks to the guidance of the Society… Read More
VWC’s Dr. Sara Sarraf is passionate about Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Prevention.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, we asked Virginia Women’s Center’s Sara Sarraf, MD, to answer your questions about cervical cancer. How common is cervical cancer? According… Read More
Nursing’s Not Always Easy | Advice for New Moms
Dr. Christina McWhorter, an OB/GYN with Virginia Women’s Center in Mechanicsville, VA talks about common breastfeeding challenges. When Dr. Christina McWhorter gave birth to her first child, she thought breastfeeding… Read More
Lasting Legacy | Dr. Herbert Claiborne
It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Dr. Herbert A Claiborne passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Dr. Claiborne was one of the founding physicians… Read More
What does it mean when you test positive for HPV?
There are 14 million new human papillomavirus (HPV) infections every year, but many women are still shocked when a routine Pap smear comes back positive for HPV. “When patients get… Read More
Health Alerts Impacting Pregnant Women
Coronavirus (COVID-19)As our patient, your wellbeing is our highest priority. Detailed information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the Coronavirus and pregnant women can be found on the… Read More
Medical Weight Management
Over the course of your lifetime, your weight may go up and down. It can happen for any number of reasons—hormonal and metabolic shifts, pregnancy, medical conditions, medications, changes in… Read More
Postpartum Incontinence: What You Need to Know
Postpartum Incontinence: What You Need to Know You sneeze, and—oops. A friend makes you laugh, and—oops. You run after your rambunctious dog, and—oops. Experiencing occasional incontinence is one of those… Read More
Postpartum Incontinence: What You Need to Know
You sneeze, and—oops. A friend makes you laugh, and—oops. You run after your rambunctious dog, and—oops. Experiencing occasional incontinence is one of those post-pregnancy side effects that takes women by… Read More
Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Weight gain during pregnancy can be a sensitive and stressful subject. How much is too much and how much is not enough? It’s easy to compare your weight gain to… Read More
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Five Ways to Prepare for a Natural Birth
The term “natural birth” is used to describe a spontaneous, unmedicated vaginal birth. No matter how a child is born, it’s important to remember that each pregnancy, labor and birth… Read More
What Does it Mean if Your Baby is Breech?
Throughout much of your pregnancy, you will feel your baby move around in your uterus as he or she assumes a variety of positions. However, after approximately 36 weeks, the… Read More
Tips for Getting Good Sleep During Pregnancy
While moms-to-be anticipate getting up several times a night after a new baby arrives, many do not realize that some of the changes that occur during pregnancy can make it difficult to… Read More
Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes
What is gestational diabetes? When diabetes starts during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. Women with diabetes (whether or not it is classified as gestational diabetes) need special care during… Read More
Your First Visit to an Ob/Gyn, Part One
This post is the first of two to help prepare young women for their first visit to the gynecologist. It might help to read them in order; the second post can… Read More
