Endometriosis is a common condition with plenty of misconceptions. The disease occurs when tissue called endometrium, similar to the tissue that normally lines the uterus, grows in other parts of the body. Endometriosis affects as many as one in 10 American women. It can cause pain, scarring, and even infertility.  Here at Greenville OB/GYN, we’re uniquely equipped to help women battling endometriosis. We are the only private practice in North Carolina with minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) certification. Less than one percent of OB/GYNs in our state have this certification. O ..read more

Bringing a baby into the world (and your home) can be an overwhelming experience. The changes a newborn creates in your life are stressful, exciting, and rewarding all at the same time. At Greenville OB/GYN, we’re dedicated to helping women enjoy happy and healthy transitions to motherhood. One way to ease the transition for new parents is to be as prepared as possible. This means having all the essential items before the baby arrives. You’ll need a properly-packed bag for the trip to the hospital and a well-appointed diaper bag for when you’re settled in at home. Of course, you also need to m ..read more

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to highlight the benefits that come with breastfeeding. It’s also important to note that breastfeeding poses a host of challenges for new moms. Here at Greenville OB/GYN, we’re committed to helping you understand these vital issues and make the best decisions for you and your baby. The widely-accepted health benefits of breastfeeding are significant. Along with improved brain development and dental health, research indicates that breastfed babies are at lower risk for asthma, childhood obesity, ear infections, lower res ..read more

At Greenville OB/GYN, we’re committed to keeping you and your developing baby healthy throughout your pregnancy. February is Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, so we’d like to share some key facts and tips to help you protect yourself and your unborn child.  Prenatal infections include a wide range of bacterial and viral illnesses that can be transmitted from a mother to her baby during pregnancy or delivery. Serious health problems can result from these infections. This is just another reason that receiving the right prenatal care is essential. How Prenatal Infections Can Affect Pregna ..read more

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to highlight the importance of early detection. Here at Greenville OB/GYN, we’re proud to offer 3D mammography as part of our complete healthcare services. This advanced procedure creates multiple images from different angles and makes it easier to spot abnormalities through dense tissue.  The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be over 275,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer among women in the U.S. in 2020. More than 42,000 breast cancer deaths are projected. Early detection is vital because it exp ..read more

In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Greenville OB/GYN wants you to know more about how the disorder skews female. There are more than 5 million people across the country living with Alzheimer’s today and 3.6 million of them are women. If you are over 60, you are twice as likely to develop this fatal disease (20%) as you are to have breast cancer. Part of the reason why this disease has been so devastating is due to the general lack of knowledge about how the disorder both develops and manifests in different people. Thankfully, there is more emphasis being placed on th ..read more

In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we here at Greenville OB/GYN would like to take a moment to share with you 5 facts to shed light on cervical cancer and how you can take precautionary steps to increase your chances of evading cervical cancer.   1.    HPV is the #1 Cause of Cervical Cancer Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, but not all strains are transmitted sexually. There are over 200 types of HPV. About 40 types of HPV cause genital warts and are considered low-risk HPV because they don’t lead to other serious ..read more

During an inflight safety demonstration, the flight attendant always mentions the importance of placing your oxygen mask on first before assisting others. For most, this makes sense. How could we be effective in helping others if we weren’t taking care of ourselves? However, women often don’t prioritize their health because they are busy taking care of others. A new survey by Healthy Women and Working Mother magazine shows that “78% of moms said they often put off taking care of themselves or getting their health appointments made because they are so busy taking care of other family ..read more

Endometriosis is an extremely painful health disorder, affecting a substantial number of women worldwide. Although the exact cause of endometriosis is uncertain, and the treatments for it are limited, there are a number of risk factors, causes, and myths you need to know ..read more

As Heart Health Month comes to a close, we want to leave you with different ways you can live a heart-healthy life. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. You don’t have to live in fear of a diagnosis if you make simple lifestyle changes. One of the biggest factors when it comes to diagnosis is the lack of a heart-healthy lifestyle. This is your main and best defense against heart disease, strokes, and heart attacks. Here are some easy ways to implement simple changes in your everyday lives. Heart-Healthy Diet  A ..read more