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Why Folic Acid Is Important Before, During, and After Pregnancy

When planning for a baby or navigating pregnancy, you hear a lot about prenatal vitamins. But if there’s one specific nutrient that deserves the spotlight, it’s Folic Acid (Vitamin B9). Whether you are actively trying […]

A menopausal woman sitting at a desk, looking distracted while experiencing brain fog and memory concentration difficulty.

Menopause and Brain Fog: Understanding Memory, Mood, and Mental Clarity

Previously, we explored how menopause can affect your muscles and bone health. Another common, but frustrating change many women notice during this transition involves their brain. If you’ve found yourself forgetting why you walked into […]

Dr. Sherley C. Samuels, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Covington Women's Health Specialists

Dr. Sherley C. Samuels Earns Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

At Covington Women’s Health Specialists, we’re proud to announce that Sherley C. Samuels, MD, FACOG, has earned the Focused Practice Designation (FPD) in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) from the American Board of Obstetrics and […]

Medical diagram of an isthmocele, or Cesarean scar defect, before and after surgical repair

Understanding an Isthmocele: A Hidden Cause of Pelvic Pain, Abnormal Bleeding, and Infertility

Sherley Samuels, MD, FACOGFocused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS), American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Most women who have a Cesarean section heal without long-term complications. However, for some, the incision in […]

Dr. Layla Jaffree joins Covington Women's Health Specialists as a board-certified OB/GYN.

Welcome Dr. Layla Jaffree to Covington Women’s Health Specialists!

Covington Women’s Health Specialists is excited to welcome Layla Jaffree, MD, FACOG, DABOM, a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with more than 14 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women at every stage of […]

Attendees at Covington Women's Health Specialists' Cancer Survivors Celebration gather outdoors to form a cancer awareness ribbon.

Covington Women’s Health Specialists Celebrates Cancer Survivors and Honors Loved Ones at Community Event

On May 28, 2026, Covington Women’s Health Specialists was honored to host a special Cancer Survivors Celebration at Legion Field Building, bringing together survivors, families, friends, and community members for an afternoon of recognition, remembrance, […]

Covington Women’s Health Specialists team members pose with donated 4-in-1 bassinets during the Postpartum Warriors 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower in Covington, Georgia.

Covington Women’s Health Specialists Proudly Sponsors 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower

Covington Women’s Health Specialists was proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower hosted by Postpartum Warriors, a Covington-based maternal health organization founded by Makayla Walker on May 30, 2026. The event was created […]

Visions magazine feature highlighting Dr. Cathy Larrimore and Covington Women’s Health Specialists in Covington, GA

Covington Women’s Health Specialists Featured in Visions Magazine

Covington Women’s Health Specialists and founder Dr. Cathy Larrimore were recently featured in Visions magazine, a special publication of The Covington News highlighting the growth and progress of Covington and Newton County. The article spotlights […]

Cancer Survivors Celebration logo featuring a woman placing gynecologic cancer ribbons in a tree

Join Us for Our Cancer Survivors Celebration on May 28

Covington Women’s Health Specialists invites members of our community to join us for a special Cancer Survivors Celebration on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This event is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate those who have […]

Susann Whittle, RN, labor and delivery nurse in Covington, GA, shown in photos from her 30+ year nursing career

Delivering Compassionate Labor and Delivery Care to Our Community: Susann Whittle’s Story for National Nurses Week

During National Nurses Week, we’re proud to recognize the nurses who make a lasting impact on the families we serve. For many of our patients delivering at Piedmont Newton Hospital, that includes the familiar and […]