Infertility

2024-05-09T20:21:24-06:00

Advice from the Infertile OB/GYN: When to seek care for Infertility Fertility concerns are commonly discussed during Ob/Gyn visits. Statistics show that 1 in 8 couples are faced with the issue of infertility. Most often Ob/Gyn physicians discuss fertility concerns with women who choose to pursue a career that delays their plans for childbearing until late in their 20โ€™s or even their 30s. Many women today are delaying childbearing. In fact, in 1970, the average age at which a woman bore her first child was 21.4yrs old. In the United States, the average age has increased to 26 in the year 2018, and to 30.3 years for women with a college degree. So, the question is, when should a woman seek care from their Ob/Gyn if they are concerned that they are not getting pregnant? It is certainly true that more and more women are waiting to have children. We have seen a trend in our own practices, but this is not something unique to the Chicagoland area. In general, this is a rising trend that has been observed over the last few decades and particularly in high income countries like the United

Infertility2024-05-09T20:21:24-06:00

7 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy

2024-05-09T20:20:05-06:00

7 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy Would you like to start or to expand your family? Are you already expecting? If so, congratulations! The entire staff of Midwest Center for Women's HealthCare is here to support you during this exciting time. Regardless if you are already expecting or considering expanding your family, Midwest Center for Women's HealthCare would like you to provide you with some information to help you prepare for a happy and healthy pregnancy. Make a pre-pregnancy appointment with your doctor Pregnancy can be an exciting time in a woman's life, especially when she is prepared. Make an appointment with your doctor now to discuss your pregnancy plans. To help you conceive and avoid pregnancy complications, it is important to discuss your current and past medical history, medications you may be taking, prior pregnancies, birth control history, past menstrual problems that may signal conception issues, dietary and exercise history, occupational exposures, pets and immunization history. Discuss your current and past medical history with your doctor Do you have any current or past medical problems? Hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney problems, depression, asthma, seizure disorder, heart disease,

7 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy2024-05-09T20:20:05-06:00
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