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Midwifery Musings: Navigating the Initial Prenatal Exam

Jennifer Walker, CNM is back offering insights from the unique perspective of one of our midwives and giving you a look behind the scenes here at Covington Women’s Health Specialists in our next Midwifery Musings blog.  […]

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Prepare for Parenthood with Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes

Breastfeeding has numerous benefits for both mom and baby. That’s why we are excited to announce the Piedmont Newton Lactation Department will now present Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes! These classes will be held in the Basement […]

Georgia Department of Health Policy Change to Enhance the Standard of Care for Pregnant Patients

As of July 2023, Senate Bill 46 has been enacted, revising the STD testing requirements for pregnant people. This legislation mandates healthcare providers to conduct HIV and syphilis testing at three critical junctures during pregnancy: […]

HIV and Conception

Living HIV positive can change your life in many ways, but with proper management, leading a healthy life is entirely possible. In fact, having HIV doesn’t even prevent you from having children, though there are […]

The Impact of Weight on Gynecological Health

Women’s bodies undergo a remarkable journey of change and resilience, yet the importance of gynecological health is often undervalued. We are concerned with rising obesity rates.  Studies have found that excess weight has a negative […]

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Midwifery Musings: What to Expect at Your Pregnancy Confirmation Appointment

It has been awhile since we have shared with you a look behind the scenes here at Covington Women’s Health Specialists. Last time, Jennifer Walker, CNM explained what a catheter cervical ripening balloon is when […]

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Planning for After Your Scheduled C-Section

While not all C-sections are planned, in some cases, a doctor will recommend this procedure ahead of a patient’s anticipated delivery date. Knowing in advance that you’ll be having a C-section can be an advantage, […]

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Time After Time: A Patient’s Experiencing Delivering All Three Children with Covington Women’s Health Specialists

Katie Lynn Wade has watched Covington Women’s Health Specialists grow for many years. Over these years, her relationship with Dr. Cathy Larrimore has also grown and become deeper. “She was there for me when I […]

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Hysterectomy Nitty Gritty

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the uterus.  Although the ovaries and tubes are connected to the uterus, the hysterectomy procedure means removal of only the uterus.  There are several reasons why you […]

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Makena® Pulled Off the Market

Makena® , the injection used to reduce the risk of recurrent preterm delivery, has been pulled off the market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The injection was given weekly to lessen the chance […]