Childbirth is an incredible physical and emotional experience—but many women are surprised by how long it takes to feel “normal” again afterward. While your body performed a miracle, it’s completely natural to feel disconnected from it during postpartum recovery. At Women’s Excellence, we focus on whole-body healing for moms in every phase of recovery. From […]
Keep Reading >Breastfeeding is often encouraged as the ideal, but the reality is that many families rely on formula to feed their babies—either partially or fully. And that’s okay. At Women’s Excellence, we support all feeding choices with education and care. Whether you’re planning to formula feed or are navigating challenges with breastfeeding, our providers are here […]
Keep Reading >Breastfeeding is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your baby—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many new moms expect breastfeeding to come naturally, only to feel overwhelmed when they face issues like latching pain, milk supply concerns, or questions about how often to feed. At Women’s Excellence, we provide […]
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While many mood and emotional changes are common, sometimes postpartum mental health issues progress to a condition that requires treatment. It is important to know that you are not alone and when to contact a provider.
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Midwives are highly trained advanced practice nurses who have received their master’s degree in nursing with a specialty in midwifery care. Midwives promote a natural, personalized approach to women’s healthcare.
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As a first-time mom or mom-to-be, you’re probably pouring over tons of information to learn how to care for your new baby. With all of the topics and resources out there one area that gets overlooked is how to breastfeed a baby. But fear not, we will be covering breastfeeding 101 tips and tricks for […]
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Many women are not aware that in an uncomplicated pregnancy exercise is in fact recommended and is considered safe. Most importantly, you should always talk about the safety of exercise with your health care provider before you start any activity.
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Your body is going through lots of changes at a rapid pace, so you’ll want to be feeling your best for you and your baby. We’ve addressed some foods that are harmful and should be avoided when you’re pregnant for your safety and that of your baby.
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Ideally your hospital bag should be packed and ready to go before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
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A missed menstrual period is often the first recognizable sign of a possible pregnancy, but there are other signs and symptoms of early pregnancy as well. Some subtle signs appear in the first week, and more may be apparent in the weeks before your first missed period.
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Meet Amanda Varva, certified nurse midwife for Women's Excellence! We asked Amanda to give us the details about the profession she works in by looking at one day in her life.
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Postpartum depression is treatable. Treatment helps most women feel like themselves again. Then they can enjoy having a new baby at home.
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of female infertility.
Keep Reading >The first week of October is National Midwifery Week and we cannot think of a better way to honor our Certified Nurse Midwives than to let all of you know that Women’s Excellence has already embraced the same model of care endorsed by the March of Dimes. March of Dimes leads the fight for the […]
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The Liletta IUD is a great option for contraception for busy people who don’t want to have to worry about forgetting to take their birth control.
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