Endometriosis occurs when the tissues lining a woman’s uterus begin growing outside of the uterus. These tissues can then attach to any nearby tissues or structures – like the ovaries, bowel, or abdomen. Not following? Endometriosis is like having an...
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Dr. Elspeth Call is a forward-thinking obstetrician, gynecologist, and gynecologic surgeon at Trinity Medical OB/GYN. Just as important, she’s also a proud mother to three kids of her own. Postpartum care has always been a priority in Dr. Call’s...
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A normal, healthy heart is well-equipped to manage the changes that occur in pregnancy. It rises to the occasion – pumping more blood to the uterus, increasing heart rate as needed. During pregnancy, any activity that increases heart rate does carry more of...
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Given recent confusion about hospital visitation policies specific to labor and delivery, Catholic Health would like to clarify the following. At this time, New York State guidelines for obstetrics during the COVID-19 pandemic, which all labor and delivery...
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Recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ Mercy Hospital announced today that it is a recipient of Healthgrades 2020 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™. This distinction places the hospital in the top 10% of all hospitals...
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4 Ways Exercise Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer Exercise some breast cancer awareness! Did you know the benefits of exercise apply to women battling breast cancer? The positive impact that getting active has on human health doesn’t stop during...
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Young women benefit a lot from establishing a relationship with their OB/GYN. Often viewed as unfamiliar and scary, OB/GYN care should become part of a their annual routine to help them understand the importance of their reproductive health. Being comfortable...
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Women of all ages should know that no single test can detect every possible form of breast cancer. A routine mammogram is the gold standard for breast cancer screening in women. There are no acceptable alternatives to advanced digital mammography and the...
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Catholic Health is proud to support moms-to-be by offering a number of different birthing options. When planning your delivery, one thing many women consider is whether they’d like to make a midwife or doula part of their birth team. Many people may have...
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Kegels: The exercise that prompts a dozen questions. What are they? Who should be doing Kegels? How do I properly perform one? When it comes to women’s health, it’s almost like Kegels are the equivalent to eating green vegetables. Most patients...
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