Ron Hoffmann MD - Greenbriar Ob Gyn PC

Sleep is so important during your pregnancy! If you are struggling with sleeping, try these easy solutions!

13 Pregnancy Sleep Tips Having trouble snoozing? Solve common problems & get smart sleep advice for better rest.

With many appointments and events cancelled due to COVID-19, those struggling with infertility need support more than ever. Together, in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we can increase public knowledge and help remove the stigmas and misunderstanding surrounding infertility.

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Just like good physical health, good mental health is essential for our wellbeing. Instead of ignoring or pushing down stress, try these healthy ways to cope!

Hand washing is key in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Please follow these steps to properly wash your hands with soap and water. If soap and water aren't available, make sure to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

April is STD Awareness Month and getting tested is an important step in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Know the facts about STD testing: https://www.cdc.gov/std/sam/gyt/knowthefacts.htm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as many other health organizations recommend against any gatherings, in an effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic. For more information, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html

Fibroid patients often wonder if uterine fibroids are hereditary. Here's what you need to know!

Are Fibroids Hereditary? – Change the Cycle Up to 80% of women will have a fibroid by age 50.1 For many women, these fibroids will be small and have a nominal impact on quality-of-life, but for others, fibroids can wreak havoc on your social, mental and emotional well-being. For women who struggle with large or painful fibroids, the cause of....

You've been thinking about your delivery day for so long! Here is what should be in your hospital bag.

Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack in Hospital Bag Learn what to pack in a hospital bag for delivery and when to pack it with The Bump hospital bag checklist. We’ve included essentials for mom, baby and partner.

Obviously you shouldn't do drugs or consume alcohol during pregnancy, but what else shouldn't you do?

What's off-limits? 11 Things Not to Do While Pregnant Here’s a list of what not to do while pregnant.

If you haven't asked us these questions - you probably should during your next well-woman visit.

7 Things to Ask Your Doctor About Ovarian Cancer First up: Your BRCA status.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! May you be touched by a bit of luck today!

The impact of endometriosis has on women's lives can be devastating, but always remember - you are not alone.

The face of endometriosis This disease that often goes undetected has a name. This disease that often causes unexplained pain has a name. This disease that robbed my womb of the child that I...

Those who do not get enough sleep are not able to stay healthy and function at their best! In honor of the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week, take steps to ensure you are getting the right amount of sleep each night.

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? - National Sleep Foundation Ever wondered how much sleep you really need? The National Sleep Foundation has done extensive research and found out exactly how much you need at every age. Learn more.

Happy International Woman's Day to all the beautifully strong women across the world!

Is your baby's name on the list?

100 Most Popular Baby Names of 2019 for Boys and Girls To ring in 2020, baby naming site Nameberry has rounded up the most popular monikers of 2019! Their list of the Most Popular Names on…

It's officially National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise much-needed awareness on a very common condition!

Endometriosis Awareness Month “Endometriosis is notoriously difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are perverse. A woman with mild endometriosis can be in an agony for days every month (or every day for every month); women with the severe kind can have hardly any pain at all, like me.” ~ Rose George Many people are willi...

Endometriosis is a very painful condition with no cure in sight, and often it can remain undiagnosed for years. It’s no wonder that women suffering from endometriosis need some coping skills!

Are you and your friends pregnant around the same time? According to studies, there might be a good reason why!

It’s science: Pregnancy can be contagious among friends If it baby announcements seem to come all at once from a close group of friends, research shows there may be a reason: Pregnancy can be contagious.“A friend's childbearing positively influences an individual's risk of becoming a parent,” concluded the authors of a 2014 study published in the jou...

If you are suffering from chronic pelvic pain, don't put it off! Dr. Ron Hoffmann is here to help.

Help for Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain: What Causes It and How to Deal Tips for getting the right diagnosis

The infertility treatment process can be a stressful time, but Greenbriar OBGYN will be with you every step of the way.

https://greenbriarobgyn.com/obstetrics/infertility/

Female Infertility Treatment in Abington PA | OB Fertility Specialist Infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant after a year or more of attempting to conceive. Learn more about inferility in women on this page.

It's been suspected for many years that fibroids and endometriosis may be related conditions, though this new study has finally begun to connect the dots!

Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids May Stem From the Same Genes... Scientists have found that the same genes may be involved in the development of both endometriosis and uterine fibroids, and that understanding the underlying genetics may help pave the way for new treatment strategies. Their study, titled "Genome-wide association and epidemiological analyses...

Nutrition during pregnancy is important! Try these healthy options to provide you and baby with the the nutrients needed!

27 Pregnancy Power Foods These healthy choices have the nutrients that you and your growing baby need.

Showing love to all of our patients this Valentine's Day!

While nobody wants to think about STI's & STD's on the week of Valentines Day, it's a great opportunity to think about how you're keeping yourself safe.

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STI/STD Screenings for Abington PA Women | Greenbriar OBGYN If left untreated, STDs can be spread to others and may even lead to infertility. Schedule your STD / STI Screening Appointment with Dr. Hoffmann today.

Stress and anxiety can directly cause health issues and can lead to behaviors that negatively impact your health. Take action to relieve your stress to reduce your risk of these health related problems.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. In honor of Healthy Heart Month, learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps to take to help your heart!

Women and Heart Disease Prevention - Women's Health - CDC CDC Women's health information, tips, and research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Four different brands of inclined infant sleepers have been recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents to immediately stop using the product to keep your little ones safe!

Four companies have recalled more than 165,000 infant incline sleepers due to suffocation risk The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission along with four different companies have recalled more than 165,000 infant incline sleepers due to risk of suffocation.

Although your symptoms may not make you want to exercise, doing so can actually give you relief!

Exercising to Improve Symptoms of Endometriosis Women with endometriosis often search for anything to relieve their painful symptoms, and light amounts of exercise may be the solution for you!

It's no surprise that your budget changes after having children. The best way to combat financial stress is to prepare your budget while you're pregnant, so that you don't have to worry about finances while you're spending time with your little one!

5 steps to prepare your budget for a baby before she’s born? With the arrival of your baby come a lot of things: happy emotions, love you didn’t think you could feel for another human being, new schedules, lots of gifts and, of course, new expenses.The last thing you want to deal with when your baby arrives is financial stress. These five steps will help yo...

When it's your first pregnancy, it's normal to be nervous about your first doctor's appointment. That's why we have compiled a list of everything that will go on, so you know what to expect!

https://greenbriarobgyn.com/obstetrics/prenatal-visit/

Prenatal Visits in North Philly | Pregnancy Care for Abington PA Women Abington PA women can trust Dr. Ron Hoffmann with the privilege of caring for their baby, as he is an expert obstetrician specializing in prenatal care.