As children it seemed as if every time you went to the doctor you were getting a shot. It’s no wonder that as adults we tend to slack off on preventative care. Unfortunately our “slacking- off” is affecting the health of our newborn babies. The Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccine (T-dap) is one of the vaccines that adults haven’t been keeping up-to-date on. We all know that if we step on a rusty nail or get a deep ...
Continue Reading →A recent article released on CNN in honor of the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women Campaign is a great reminder of just a few simple changes we can make in our lives to decrease our risk of heart disease.
As most of us are aware, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and men. Fortunately many of us have the ability to reduce our individual risk of dying from heart disease by ...
Continue Reading →With all of the wintry mix forecasts heading our way and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it seems appropriate to remind all of our patients to walk carefully, use handrails and exercise caution to avoid falling and injuring yourself. We are all at risk of slipping on ice regardless of age and agility; however, our pregnant and elderly patients are certainly more prone to serious injury from such falls.
During pregnancy your ...
Continue Reading →Pregnancy is such a beautiful time in a woman’s life both emotionally and physically. The radiant glow that your skin puts off, the perky breasts that look like you’ve paid a fortune for, and the ever-expanding belly that your sweet baby is growing in. It is such a miracle how the female body transforms to grow another human being in such a short period of time.
Of course the joy and beauty of motherhood only gets ...
Continue Reading →Back pain is the most common complaint health care providers hear from pregnant women. It is obvious that a woman’s posture is completely altered thoughout those 40 long weeks of gestation so it is no wonder that back pain is so widespread. And widespread it truly is. Pain can be as early as when you first find out that you are pregnant or not appear until late in the third trimester. It may be constant or come and go throughout. ...
Continue Reading →WCS is expanding further and we are excited about all of the updates that are coming to make our office a more inviting and comfortable place for you.
As of October 1, 2013 all patients will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR). The US Government mandates that all medical practices participate in an EMR program. During this transition of acclimating ourselves to the new system and entering patient history and data, you may experience ...
Continue Reading →October is National Physical Therapy Month. A physical therapist is a health professional whose education and knowledge focus on anatomy, physiology, and muscle function. A physical therapist can be a great partner in your health. Did you know that there are physical therapists who focus especially on female issues? In fact, there are physical therapists here in St. Louis who are Board Certified in Women’s Health Physical Therapy (WCS).
There are multiple times in a woman’s life ...
Continue Reading →INFERTILITY INFORMATION
Everything is based on the first day of your last menstrual cycle (FDLMP). This is Cycle Day (CD) number one. Any bleeding is considered a period. If you are having irregular cycles occurring less than 24 days and/or greater than 35, please contact our office.
Normal office hours are Monday 9am through Friday 1pm for all test results, labs and refills of medication. These can not be done when office is closed ...
Continue Reading →Are you unhappy with your weight and want to shed a few pounds? If so, you are like almost every woman we see in our practice. There are many “quick fixes” and “fad diets” out there that promise to reform your entire physique as well as your life. Often times you may lose weight, but as soon as you return to a normal lifestyle the pounds also return. One of the biggest mistakes women make when they are ...
Continue Reading →Women’s Care Specialists,LLC is pleased to welcome a new physician to the practice;
Dr. Carole McLaughlin is a board certified OB/GYN. She has been in private practice since 1997. She completed her M.D. degree through St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. McLaughlin is loved by her patients; “she is a very professional and compassionate physician and provides nothing but excellent care”. We welcome her patients to our practice. Dr. McLaughlin resides in St. Louis County with her ...
Continue Reading →Did you know that prescription medications are a lot like gasoline? Most people are not aware that prescriptions are not the same prices at every pharmacy. Just like gas stations have the same gasoline, even the same company, however the cost per gallon is different at each location. The same is true for prescriptions.
Historically drive through pharmacies such as Walgreen’s and CVS tend to have the highest costs because you are paying for the convenience ...
Continue Reading →Adoption is likely the most amazing journey to becoming a parent. There are so many obstacles to face, but in the end it is completely worth it. After all, becoming a parent is the most rewarding accomplishment of a lifetime.
Couples/persons pursue adoption to add to their family for many reasons. Some common reasons are infertility, same-sex relationships, ...
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