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Prenatal Care: What to Expect During Each Trimester

Pregnancy is segmented into three stages known as trimesters. Each trimester lasts between 12 and 14 weeks or about 3 months. Full-term pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks from the first day of your last period. During each trimester, your baby will achieve certain developmental milestones. As you travel through the next nine months, let’s learn more about prenatal care: what to expect during each trimester.

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Managing Menstrual Symptoms in Hot Weather

Fooling Mother Nature is not easy, but we keep trying. It’s actually true that menstrual symptoms seem to get worse in the summer. We all love those carefree days, but if you have your period, it won’t be all fun in the sun. Let’s take a look at best managing menstrual symptoms in hot weather.

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Top Tips For Maintaining Gynecological Health During The Summer

Women have special health needs all the time, but should take extra precautions especially during the hot summer months. Your gynecological health should be paramount to prevent infections and reduce the possibility of other suboptimal consequences. Let’s look at some top tips for maintaining gynecological health during the summer. Continue reading “Top Tips For Maintaining Gynecological Health During The Summer”

Preemie Development: Understanding Actual vs Corrected Age

How old is your baby? Most new mothers hear that question a lot. For the mom of a premature infant also known as a preemie, the answer can be complicated. So how exactly do you answer this person’s question? It’s really up to you, but it is important that you are aware of preemie development: understanding actual vs corrected age. Continue reading “Preemie Development: Understanding Actual vs Corrected Age”

Postpartum Rage Is More Common Than You Think

The nine months of waiting are finally over. The baby showers are behind you, mother and mother-law have gone home, visitors have left, and you are finally alone with your little bundle of joy. Of course you have heard of the baby blues and how those raging hormones can affect a new mom, but you have never heard about the anger and erupting rage you are feeling. It scares you. Postpartum rage is more common than you think.

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Your Guide to Pregnancy After 35

It’s no secret that many women are waiting longer to begin a family. They want to accomplish some personal goals like completing their graduate degrees or reaching professional milestones. They make the decision to put pregnancy on the back burner, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t serious about wanting a baby. They know it would have been easier to get pregnant in their twenties, however, they recognize that it is still doable. If that describes you, here is your guide to pregnancy after 35.

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Remembering Dr. Robert Levitt

It is with tremendous sadness that we must share the passing of our dear colleague Dr. Robert Levitt. One of the original partners of our practice for over 45 years.

He lead the way in not onlyDr. Robert Levitt establishing the thriving practice of our CWC division 27, but also in setting the unique tone of our group for providing the best medical care possible in a warm and caring atmosphere.

He will be deeply missed by generations of patients in our practice and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad, difficult time.

Dr. Jessica Berger-Weiss Transitions out of Obstetrics

Jessica Berger-Weiss, MD, FACOG

After 30yrs of service to both our obstetric and gynecologic patients, Dr. Jessica Berger Weiss is transitioning out of the obstetric realm. As of January 1, 2022 she will continue to serve our family of patients for their GYN care, but no longer deliver babies into the world.

While we will miss her contributions to obstetrics, we cannot be more excited about this new chapter in her career. It is well deserved!


 

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Maximizing Your Health Insurance Benefits Before The End Of The Year

Maximizing your health insurance benefits before the end of the year should be a priority for you and your family. Don’t give up extra benefits just because you are busy or have forgotten about these perks. Now is exactly the time to review what you are still entitled to.

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