North Atlanta OBGYN of Marietta

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Are you experiencing the , also known as . Combat the blues with meditation, yoga, light therapy or a visit to the doctor. http://vlsm.io/Qjx

During , you share everything with your baby. That includes all those germs you come in contact with while traveling during the holidays.

Learn about vaccines and pregnancy, because you aren’t just protecting yourself. https://bit.ly/2tWJRmg

Pregnancy and Vaccination | Vaccines for Pregnant Women | CDC If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the vaccines you need are determined by factors such as your age, lifestyle, medical conditions you may have, and previous vaccinations.

Today we remember the 2,403 U.S. service members and civilians who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor 77 years ago. 🇺🇸

Here are some ways to help with those pesky ingrown hairs
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323182.php

Ingrown p***c hair: Treatment and prevention Ingrown p***c hairs are a common problem but may be more likely to affect those who shave or wax. In this article, learn how to treat and prevent them.

Feeling hungry?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323317.php

Compulsive eating before a period: Is it normal and how to avoid? In the days before a period, it is common to eat compulsively. Some tips and strategies can help prevent these cravings. Learn more here.

End of the year appointments are filling up fast - call now to schedule your end of the year annual exam.

Breast cancer screening should be personalized based on shared decision makeing with your doctor. We would love to discuss at your next appointment.
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Pregnancy is an important time to get your flu shot - it protects you and your baby!
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/flu-shots-during-pregnancy-2017092712458

Flu shots during pregnancy - Harvard Health Blog Despite the results of a recent study, pregnant women should be reassured that the benefits of getting a flu shot outweigh any potential risk.

https://www.today.com/health/why-flu-shot-can-t-give-you-flu-t120873?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_ma

Why the flu shot can't give you the flu and why you might think it does Experts say it's impossible to get the flu from the flu shot. But here are some reasons people think the shot makes them sick.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and can often be found early, and sometimes even prevented entirely, by having regular . Make your appointment today to .

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Godwin who has made the 2018 Mom Approved Doctors by Atlanta Parent's Magazine!

Are you planning a babymoon? Or preconception trip? Zika is still out there!
https://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html

Zika Virus Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. The best way to prevent Zika is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Tdap is a routine part of prenatal care during the third trimester
https://www.cdc.gov/features/tdap-in-pregnancy/index.html

Pregnancy & Whooping Cough Pregnant? Talk to your doctor or midwife about the whooping cough vaccine.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend!

Another excellent study!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/08/13/tdap-vaccine-given-to-pregnant-women-did-not-increase-risk-of-autism-in-children-study-says/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ac3193bae81f

Tdap vaccine given to pregnant women did not increase risk of autism in children, study says Researchers studied more than 80,000 children and determined that there was no link between the prenatal Tdap vaccine and autism.