What You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections
Your urinary tract is made up of your kidneys, bladder, ureters (tubes that connect your kidney to your bladder) and your urethra. The primary function of your urinary tract is to flush waste, including bacteria, out of your body through your urine. Sometimes things can go wrong and potentially harmful bacteria will begin to reproduce … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections
Painful Periods: When to See Your Gynecologist
Most women are familiar with the pain and cramping associated with menstrual periods. However, the severity of period pain can vary greatly on an individual basis. Some women experience mild discomfort that is easily managed, while others have pain severe enough to interfere with everyday activities during the menstrual cycle each month. Painful periods may … Continue reading Painful Periods: When to See Your Gynecologist
The Menstrual Cup: Pros and Cons
There are many menstrual products on the market for people to choose from when dealing with their periods. One product that has been around for quite some time but has become more popular in recent years is the menstrual cup. The menstrual cup is a device that is inserted into the vagina to collect blood … Continue reading The Menstrual Cup: Pros and Cons
What Happens if My Baby is Breech?
As a woman approaches her due date, there are many concerns she may have about giving birth and safely delivering a healthy baby. If you are in your third trimester and getting close to full term, then you might be aware of the possibility of breech presentation. This condition affects a relatively small percentage of … Continue reading What Happens if My Baby is Breech?
9 Things You Didn’t Know Your OB/GYN Could Help You With
If you’ve ever been pregnant or had a routine annual well-woman exam, you are probably familiar with many of the services an OB/GYN can provide. Things that immediately spring to mind include pregnancy care and all that can be involved in annual or other routine exams (Pap smears, pelvic exams, breast exams, etc.). However, these … Continue reading 9 Things You Didn’t Know Your OB/GYN Could Help You With
A Message from Dr. Campbell
To My Dear Patients, It is with a great deal of sadness and a sense of regret that I inform you I am retiring and am no longer seeing patients at Raleigh OB/GYN. This decision was the result of a very serious family accident and several personal medical issues. Part of my regret rests in … Continue reading A Message from Dr. Campbell
Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know
May is National Mental Health Month, so we thought it would be fitting to shed some light on postpartum depression (PPD)–a mood disorder an estimated 1 in 9 women experience after childbirth. In some areas of the country, the estimate may be as high as 20% of new moms. In recent years, discussions and research … Continue reading Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know
Morning Sickness: What’s Normal and What’s Not
An estimated 70-80% of pregnant women experience some type of morning sickness during their pregnancy, however, around 2% will experience severe morning sickness–a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. The tricky thing is that what is considered “normal” morning sickness can be difficult to discern, particularly if it is your first pregnancy. Here are some indicators that … Continue reading Morning Sickness: What’s Normal and What’s Not
10 Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Call Your Doctor About
Pregnancy can bring on a wide range of symptoms from cravings and “the glow” to morning sickness and of course, weight gain. While most are merely uncomfortable, others may indicate a potential complication. It’s important to be aware of what pregnancy symptoms you should call your doctor about right away: 1. Extreme fatigue or dizziness While … Continue reading 10 Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Call Your Doctor About
6 Options to Relieve Labor Pain
One of the common misconceptions about labor and delivery involves the various pain relief options that are available. In particular, many first-time moms might assume that the options include epidural or no epidural. But, there are various other medication and non-medication forms for pain management. Each woman has a different threshold for pain and reacts … Continue reading 6 Options to Relieve Labor Pain
