Pregnant? Protect Yourself and Your Baby from Infectious Disease

by Barbara Anne Hessel MD | May 21, 2012 | Pregnancy, Women's Health

Infectious diseases can hit close to home

There are certain things every pregnant woman must do – some are no-brainers and some are more complex. You do everything possible to protect your unborn baby – you give up alcohol, high heeled shoes, sit ups, and certain medicines. But what do you do about infectious diseases? The name alone – infectious disease – is intimidating, it makes you think of something you would get while visiting a remote jungle (something you would probably not do while pregnant). The truth is, infectious diseases are common and pose a risk to pregnant women and their unborn babies everywhere. (more…)

Are You Off Schedule? Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

by Barbara Anne Hessel MD | Apr 23, 2012 | Uncategorized, Women's Health

Pay attention to abnormal vaginal bleeding

Since puberty, we have learned to deal with it – we have to, we are women. We know the routine, we recognize the signs and symptoms month after month, and we have a shelf full of pads and tampons of all shapes and sizes. Menstruation is a normal, healthy, and necessary function of the female body that women experience for a about half their life. But abnormal vaginal bleeding can throw even the most prepared and scheduled woman for a loop. (more…)