We want to take a moment to update you about some upcoming changes here at Overlake OB/Gyn. Part of what makes Overlake Ob/Gyn so special are the relationships we have with our patients. In that light, we are excited to announce that on Monday, July 24th, Overlake Ob/Gyn will be joining Overlake Medical Center and Clinics.  How does this impact you? You will continue to see the same great providers and staff. Our phone number, hours, and physical location will not change. We are changing our electronic medical record (EMR) system to Overlake’s EMR, which uses the MyChart patient po ..read more

Menstruation has been (and still is in some cultures) a taboo topic. As a result of women being unable to speak about it openly to their families and friends, the truths about periods have remained as convoluted as a piece of information traveling down the line of participants in a game of telephone. The problem is these myths passed along as truths compromise women’s health in some very serious ways, so we want to set the record straight. 7 Period Myths That Can Get You Into Trouble Here are seven of the most common period myths we hear in our office almost daily and their truthful, scientifi ..read more

Parenting is certainly not for the faint of heart. And, where once new moms and dads may have felt a sense of isolation (heck, we still do sometimes…!), we’re here to provide you with some resources to help make your life a little easier. Our 5 Favorite Parenting Resources We’ve selected just a few of our favorite online resources to provide you with tips, tricks, and parenting hacks. We hope you’ll find them helpful! 1) ParentMap Let’s start with a resource right here in our own backyard! As noted on their website, “At ParentMap, it’s our business to build an inclusive community that inf ..read more

Women’s healthcare providers naturally focus on the foundations of female health and well-being. Most of the time, that focus is on the interplay of diet, exercise, and stress management and how they affect the body, mind, and spirit.  However, the more we learn about overall health and longevity, the more we can’t ignore the importance of social connections. So physicians are now checking in with patients about social and physical fitness to establish their overall well-being. How’s Your Social Fitness These Days? In 1938, some Harvard researchers set out to study the physical and mental ..read more

Gone are the days when pads or tampons are the only options for absorbing a woman’s menstrual flow. Today, we have all kinds of recommendations, making it easier than ever for patients to choose period solution options that align with their comfort level, lifestyle, and flow needs. 5 Alternatives to Pads and Tampons Here are five period solution alternatives to pads and tampons our patients love. 1. Period cups Period cups are available in some grocery store aisles, most pharmacies, and health food stores. And, of course, you can also order them online. Typically made from silicone, period cup ..read more

You know what they say about “best-laid plans…”. That being said, plans are still a good idea. You might not stick to one – nature or other forces may have their way with your plan – but creating the plan is often the most important of the process because they produce a clarity of purpose, intention, and vision. Creating a birth plan and keeping it flexible The same is true for birth plans. Your labor and delivery may go as planned or veer off course occasionally, depending on what Mother Nature has in store. Regardless, birth plans are a good way for you and your delivery ..read more

Are parental duties starting to burn you out? Parental burnout is real, and it’s showing up in our offices more and more. Parents feel continuously tired, overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to meet the fast tempo that life seems to expect of the modern-day family.  These feelings are heightened even more for single parents, two-household families, and those with small children or children with special needs. So don’t let burnout creep on you. We’re here to help. Noticing Signs of Parental Burnout Is The First Step Many parents don’t even know they’re experiencing burnout – or significant pa ..read more

The last thing any mother wants is for her daughter to have her first period without being prepared for it. In addition to being incredibly embarrassing – especially if it happens at school or during extracurricular activities – daughters who don’t know what’s going on can think the worst. We’ve even had unprepared patients who thought they were dying because they couldn’t imagine why they’d be bleeding from their insides. Preparing your daughter for her first period is the best way to ensure she feels safe, supported, and ready for this momentous rite of passage. However, some parents don’t r ..read more

Pregnancy and childbirth really do a number on the female body (tell you something you don’t know, right?). Seriously, though – the medical establishment is only beginning to dig in and take a closer look at the seriousness of the changes that take place – and how they can affect women in the long term. The idea that a woman should be back to normal and feeling great “down there” at six weeks postpartum is not true for all women. In fact, it’s hardly true for any woman. It takes more time, patience, and – sometimes – specialized pelvic floor physical therapy – before a woman feels more like he ..read more

Urinary incontinence may be the stuff that post-partum and old lady jokes are made of, but it’s no laughing matter when it becomes a part of your daily life. Many women don’t realize that you can proactively prevent urinary incontinence before it starts. An added bonus? Working to prevent bladder leakage before it starts can also help to avoid or amend pelvic organ prolapse. Basic facts about urinary incontinence Here are some quick facts about urinary incontinence: About 25% to 45% of adult women have experienced urinary incontinence in the past year. Age is the most common cause. While ..read more