Women’s Health Insights
Pregnancy Questions: Understanding What Is Normal
Pregnant and unsure what to expect? Learn about prenatal visits, common pregnancy symptoms, nutrition, exercise, fetal movement and when to call your OB-GYN.
Understanding Fibroids, Heavy Periods, and Pelvic Pressure
July is Fibroid Awareness Month. Learn the symptoms of uterine fibroids, including heavy periods, pelvic pressure, bloating, and fertility concerns, and when to talk to your OB-GYN.
Summer Vaginal and Urinary Health: What Patients Should Know
Summer can bring more UTIs, irritation, yeast infections, and vaginal health questions. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and when to call your OB-GYN.
Why Mental Health Matters in Women’s Health
Mental health is a vital part of women’s health. Learn how hormonal changes, postpartum recovery, and life stages impact emotional well-being—and when to talk to your OB-GYN.
Breast Health Awareness at Every Stage of Life
Understanding breast health is an important part of lifelong wellness. Many women are unsure when screenings should begin or which symptoms deserve attention.
Endometriosis Awareness Month: When Period Pain Deserves a Closer Look
February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Learn how your OB-GYN plays a key role in protecting women’s cardiovascular health through preventive care, screenings, and whole-body wellness.
Your Heart Health & Your OB-GYN: What Every Woman Should Know
February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Learn how your OB-GYN plays a key role in protecting women’s cardiovascular health through preventive care, screenings, and whole-body wellness.
Cervical Health Awareness Month: Prevention Starts With Knowledge
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an important time to focus on prevention, education, and the steps women can take to protect their long-term health.
Winter Wellness for Women: Your Seasonal Health Check-In
We see every month as an opportunity to focus on preventive care, education, and empowering women to take charge of their health
Guide to Women’s Health This November: Everyday Steps for a Healthier Future
We see every month as an opportunity to focus on preventive care, education, and empowering women to take charge of their health
Freda M. Bush, M.D.
To all the patients who loved Dr. Freda M. Bush, it is with heavy hearts that we are sharing this news.
Get Your Recommended COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy
Being pregnant puts you at higher risk of getting very sick if you get COVID-19
Clinical Pearls – Breastfeeding & Alcohol
Levels of alcohol in milk closely parallel maternal blood alcohol concentrations.
New Clinic Guidelines for Patient Appointments
In accordance with the CDC and the MS State Department of Health guidelines and for the safety of our patients, our employees, & our doctors, we are requiring masks to be worn on all who enter.
SMFM: COVID-19 Vaccine Counseling
Professional Guidance on Vaccination Decisions
ABM STATEMENT: COVID-19 Vaccination in Lactation
December 14, 2020 – Several countries have recently issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer/BioNtech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. A second mRNA COVID vaccine, manufactured by Moderna
Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients
“COVID-19 vaccine development and regulatory approval are rapidly progressing. Thus, information and recommendations will evolve as more data are collected about these vaccines and their use in specific populations. This Practice Advisory is intended to b
Clinic Guidelines – March 17 update
The Mississippi State Department of Health has recommended that all non-emergent outpatient visits as of 3/18-27/20 be delayed. We can assist via telemedicine appointments with any non-urgent problems and medication refills.
Prenatal and Birthing Classes during COVID-19
All prenatal and birthing classes at Merit Health River Oaks and Woman’s Hospitals have been cancelled in an effort to adhere to social distancing. Please review these following online resources in order to prepare for your big day.
Pregnancy Week by Week
Follow your baby’s amazing development on Baby Center here.
COVID-19: Maintaining your mental health
This is an opinion piece; the views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily represent the views of The DO or the AOA.
Monday, March 16, 2020 COVID-19 update
As new COVID-19 cases are being identified in Mississippi, East Lakeland OB/Gyn strives to protect its patients, staff, and others in our community. The following guidelines have been set up today to ensure a safe experience at our clinic.
River Oaks Visitor Policy
Important Visitor Information for Patients
2019-nCoV (Coronavirus): What the Public Should Do.
2019-nCoV (Coronavirus): What the Public Should Do.
Votiva Event
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5 Postpartum Depression Symptoms That Are Easy to Miss
A new baby is often referred to as a bundle of joy. But what if you don’t feel quite so blessed about this whole motherhood thing? If that’s the case, you may want to look out for symptoms of postpartum depression, which affects one in nine women, accordi
What Age Does Menopause Start?
For many women, we spend decades of our lives managing the symptoms that go along with menstruating. Bloating, cramps, mood swings, not to mention bleeding for a handful of days, sometimes at the most inconvenient times (or in the most inconvenient outfit
7 Reasons You Might Gain Weight During Your Period
If you’ve ever stepped on the scale just before your period starts, you might have noticed you’re up a few pounds. But before you start freaking out, you should know that weight gain during your period is a very common side effect.
In Memorium: Marilyn Greer
East Lakeland doctors and staff mourn the loss of Marilyn Greer, RN, who was employed for the past twenty-four years as a triage nurse, staff nurse, OB educator and ultimately our Clinical Supervisor.
7 Things You Should Never Do Before Seeing Your Doctor
If you’re going in for a regular doctor visit, you’re probably going to have your blood pressure taken. So, it’s best to avoid coffee right before your appointment because it could affect the results.
Welcome Dr. Michelle Taheri
Expanding Our Team of Women’s Health Experts We are happy to welcome Dr. Michelle Taheri to the East Lakeland team!
6 Easy Tips to Make Your Coffee Super Healthy
Many scientists believe that coffee is one of the healthiest beverages in the world. For some people, it’s the single largest source of antioxidants in the diet, outranking both fruits and vegetables combined.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition characterized by irregular periods, evidence of excess hormones, and enlargement of the ovaries on ultrasound with multiple small fluid-filled sacs or follicles.
Can I do anything about vaginal dryness?
This is a common question among many age groups of women. The first thing to consider is “What is causing the vaginal dryness?” Sometimes, causes could be infectious, such as a yeast infection or hormonal causes from a lack of estrogen. For this particula
Blood Types in Pregnancy
In life, your blood type only truly matters when you need a blood transfusion and when you are pregnant. Let’s talk about the latter scenario.
What birth control should I use?
The most common is the “birth control pill”, which is oral contraception that you take every day and can have a period either once a month or sometimes even every 3 months. It can sometimes help with unpredictable cycle, heavy cycles, or painful periods.
Why am I not pregnant yet?
The first aspect we usually ask is about timing. If you aren’t timing intercourse around the time of ovulation, then your chances of conceiving are lower.
When should my teen daughter start seeing the gynecologist?
American College of OB/GYN recommends pap smears begin at age 21, regardless of sexual activity or not. But healthcare for adolescents is about so much more than simply the pap smear screening for cervical cancer.
Everything You Need To Know About Working Out While Pregnant
When I got pregnant eight months ago, I thought I knew everything there was to know about prenatal workouts. After all, I’ve been working at Women’s Health for years
6 Early Miscarriage Symptoms
Let’s get one thing straight: Carrying another living being inside of your body is no small feat, so it’s totally understandable to feel on edge about it…or to worry about a miscarriage.
