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 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. Each pregnancy and birth is just […]
What is gestational diabetes? When diabetes starts during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes. Women with diabetes (whether or not it is classified as gestational diabetes) need special care during pregnancy. Diabetes is a condition that prevents the body from using food properly. The body receives its major source of energy from a sugar known […]
While there is only one week a year dedicated to infertility awareness, for those who are struggling to get pregnant, it can be a daily battle. Infertility is a medical condition that affects more than six million people in the United States. While it is not always talked about, about 10 percent of couples experience […]
A full term pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. Preterm labor is when an expectant mother goes into labor before her 37th week of pregnancy. Ideally, it’s best to stay pregnant until at least 39 weeks because the last few weeks of pregnancy are an important time for the baby’s growth and development. However, about one in […]
Prevention is an integral part of good care at every stage of life. Check out this infographic to learn what health screenings are recommended for women by decade. VWC is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com
As health plans continue to change and evolve, the cost of care is becoming an increasingly important factor for all of us. Many of us, who are without health insurance or who have high-deductible health plans, are paying greater portions (if not all) of our health care costs. As patients, it is important to research […]
Over the past couple of years, the debate over how often women should have mammograms has continued to change and evolve as the results of new studies have been presented. The result? Unfortunately, many women are confused – and rightly so, as different professional organizations have different recommendations. At Virginia Women’s Center, we follow the […]
We hear from women all the time about the special relationship they have with their nurse practitioner at Virginia Women’s Center. In honor of National Nurse Practitioner Week, November 11-17, we wanted to remind our patients that a nurse practitioner makes a great health care provider for many of your routine care needs–whether you are […]
