Ovarian cancer can affect one or both ovaries. Ovaries are the two organs on either side of the uterus that are responsible for storing eggs or germ cells and producing the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. There is no screening test for ovarian cancer, but a yearly pelvic exam may help diagnose problems with the […]
Whether or not you are sending little ones off to new classrooms this year, the anticipation of fall leaves and cooler temperatures signal a fresh start for many of us. While we often look forward to back-to-school routines and schedules, we also must acknowledge the stress and anxiety that can accompany this time of year. […]
Did you know that Virginia Women’s Center provides Richmondmom.com with weekly health tips EVERY week! These short bits of valuable information help you stay healthier and you can find the resources you need to improve and maintain good health right at your fingertips. These women’s health professionals also provide you with important information about preventive […]
Women who experience unusually heavy bleeding most months may have menorrhagia. Menorrhagia is the medical term used to define menstrual periods in which bleeding is abnormally heavy or prolonged. Heavy bleeding is defined as a woman soaking through a pad or tampon every hour during the heaviest days in her cycle. There are many causes […]
Content provided by: Virginia Women’s Center Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether you’re a first-time mother-to-be or experienced in pregnancy, our team at Virginia Women’s Center will be with you every step of the way. We believe that children are among life’s greatest blessings and it is a privilege to help bring them into your family. […]
Congratulations to Virginia Women’s Center on their new office opening in Tappahannock! They will begin seeing patients in Tappahannock on August 8, 2013. Their new VWC office is located at 658 Hospital Road, Suite 304 in the Medical Arts Building on the Riverside Tappahannock Hospital campus. Initially, the Tappahannock office will be open on Thursdays […]
Weekly Health Tips: Provided by Virginia Women’s Center Pregnancy is typically a time of great joy and excitement. However, for some women, certain preexisting medical conditions can increase the potential for complications during pregnancy. For others, unexpected complications can arise that require the expertise of a specialist. Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are obstetrician gynecologists who have […]
When my second little boy was born, my wild and spirited toddler added a whole new dimension to the already great responsibility of breastfeeding a newborn. I was surprised by how difficult it was to create personal space to nurse, free from curious hands and exuberant limbs. I often felt frustrated and disappointed, craving peace […]
Get ready for the BIG Latch On during Breastfeeding Week. There are two local venues in the Richmond area this year: Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, 13710 St. Francis Boulevard, Midlothian, VA – August 3 at 9:45 a.m. Virginia State Capitol, 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219 – Big Latch On RVA – August […]
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the connective tissue of the pelvic floor muscle is weakened allowing one or more of the organs in the pelvis to drop down. In some women, this downward descent can result in the protrusion of the vagina, uterus or both. Pelvic organ prolapse affects approximately half of the women who […]
