At Women's Integrated Healthcare, we provide patients throughout Grapevine, Keller and Alliance with the highest quality ob-gyn care in a friendly and relaxed enviroment.
You may already be diligent about scheduling regular appointments with your ob-gyn, but monitoring your health becomes increasingly important during pregnancy. Knowing and recognizing potential warnings signs can help to protect you and your baby between visits with your obstetrician. If you notice any of the following symptoms of potential pregnancy complication, contact your doctor or medical professional as soon as possible.
Bleeding or Spotting: Several causes can contribute to vaginal bleeding during pregnancy; to assess its danger requires noting the amount of blood present, your stage of pregnancy, and any accompanying symptoms. Bleeding accompanied by pain, for example, could be a sign of a serious complication like miscarriage. Inform your obstetrician about any incident of vaginal bleeding as soon as it occurs.
Swelling of Hands and Face: Due to extra body weight, some swelling in the feet and ankles is normal during pregnancy. Swelling in the upper extremities and face, though, could be a sign of preeclampsia, a condition that affects kidney health.
Dizziness or Loss of Consciousness: Feelings of faintness or dizziness could be a sign of anemia or other, more serious health conditions. When lightheadedness is accompanied by blurred vision and headaches, you could be experiencing raised blood pressure or damage to the vital organs.
Flu-Like Symptoms: The body is designed to protect your baby from disease and infection during pregnancy, but there are some conditions that can still compromise your baby’s health. Contracting the flu during pregnancy can lead to an increased risk for premature labor and delivery. Contact your doctor right away if you experience flu-like symptoms, and be sure to receive a flu shot when you learn that you are pregnant.
At Women’s Integrated Healthcare, we combine the latest in technology in obstetrics and gynecology with compassionate care for women throughout the Grapevine, Keller, and Alliance areas. For more information about the ob-gyn services and care we provide, please visit us online or call us today at (888) 870-5671.
Our patients come to us from around the DFW metroplex, including Grapevine, Keller, Alliance, Southlake, Highland Village, Lewisville, Irving, HEB, Arlington, Grand Prairie, and the surrounding areas.
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Dr. Walters,
Just wanted to send you a short note thanking you once again for all of your help throughout my pregnancy and then delivery with [my] baby. I know I drove you and Wendy crazy with questions, but you were always so patient and kind! You are one awesome Dr.! Thanks again.
Thank you for the kind note! We hope both you and baby are happy and healthy!
At Women's Integrated Healthcare, we combine the latest in technology with compassionate care in obstetrics and gynecology to provide for patients throughout the Grapevine, Keller and Alliance areas. For more information about the services and care we provide, please visit us online or call us today at (888) 870-5671.
Do you experience sudden waves of heat, fluctuations of mood, or pain in your joints? If so, you may be going through menopause. As a woman reaches the end of her reproductive years, her body undergoes a series of changes which mark the end of her menstrual cycle. During menopause, the reproductive organs stop or slow the production of eggs, estrogen, and progesterone, leading to physical and behavioral symptoms that can cause discomfort. If you recognize the following symptoms, you may be undergoing menopause and can talk to your gynecologist for more information about managing this new life stage.
Lengthened Menstrual Cycle: The menstrual cycle does not suddenly stop during menopause. Instead, the time between periods will lengthen until your cycle eventually and completely ceases. Women who have not had their period for one year will have reached the end of menopause, or postmenopause.
Hot Flashes: One of the most common signs of early menopause is hot flashes. A hot flash is the sudden feeling of heat accompanied by perspiration and redness of the skin. Other physical symptoms of menopause include a racing heart, flushed skin, and night sweats.
Trouble Sleeping: Women going through menopause may have trouble sleeping because of the discomfort caused by hot flashes and night sweats. This can, in turn, lead to irritability and fatigue during the day.
Mood Swings and Depression: Your hormones, including the sex hormones, can have a direct and significant impact on your emotions. The dramatic changes in estrogen and progesterone levels that occur during menopause can contribute to changes in your emotional state, including depression and mood swings.
Joint Pain: In addition to influencing emotional behavior, estrogen also plays an important role in bone health. Low levels of estrogen can lead to loss in bone mass, which in turn increases a patient’s risk for fracture and joint pain or stiffness.
At Women’s Integrated Healthcare, we combine the latest in technology in obstetrics and gynecology with compassionate care for women throughout the Grapevine, Keller, and Alliance areas. For more information about the ob-gyn services and care we provide, please visit us online or call us today at (888) 870-5671.
Our patients come to us from around the DFW metroplex, including Grapevine, Keller, Alliance, Southlake, Highland Village, Lewisville, Irving, HEB, Arlington, Grand Prairie, and the surrounding areas.
While you may not be currently pregnant or sexually active, visiting your ob-gyn regularly can help you care for both specific female conditions and your overall health. In addition to performing gynecological exams or delivering babies, your ob-gyn can also treat you for a variety of female health conditions, including gynecological cancers. Talk to your doctor about the importance of protecting your health, and read more in the resources below.
While medical experts recommend visiting your gynecologist annually, when is the right age to schedule your first appointment? This article from American Medical News describes how young women between the age of 13 and 15 can benefit from an initial gynecology appointment to educate them about and acclimate them to future visits.
Your obstetrician is responsible not only for your labor and delivery but also the prenatal care of your developing child. Read more about what is involved in first trimester prenatal care with this Mayo Clinic pregnancy guide.
With advances in medicine and technology, your gynecological surgeon can perform minimally-invasive procedures to treat a variety of female health conditions, including certain cancers. Talk to your gynecologist about the da Vinci robotic surgery system and how it could make your hysterectomy or myomectomy safer and more comfortable.
At Women’s Integrated Healthcare, we combine the latest in technology in obstetrics and gynecology with compassionate care for women throughout the Grapevine, Keller, and Alliance areas. For more information about the ob-gyn services and care we provide, please visit us online or call us today at (888) 870-5671.
Our patients come to us from around the DFW metroplex, including Grapevine, Keller, Alliance, Southlake, Highland Village, Lewisville, Irving, HEB, Arlington, Grand Prairie, and the surrounding areas.
I have been using Dr. Cope for 8 years now. She has delivered both of my girls. I drive 2 hours each way so I can go to her and her practice! Amazing Doctor!
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At Women's Integrated Healthcare, we combine the latest in technology with compassionate care to provide for patients throughout the Grapevine, Keller and Alliance areas. For more information about the services and care we provide, please visit us online or call us today at (888) 870-5671.
