As most women are all too keenly aware, periods don’t last forever. But unfortunately, we don’t usually associate the end of menstruation with celebration. Instead, despite the fact that some 6 mi...
Sylacauga OB-GYN is always looking for new ways to enhance our patients’ experience with us. We’ve been using the innovative eClinicalWorks electronic health record system since 2018, giving our p...
The decision to start a family is enormously exciting. And for many couples, getting pregnant happens rather quickly after that decision is made. About 85% of American couples get pregnant within the ...
Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological issues, affecting up to 10% of women in their childbearing years. Yet, despite its prevalence, we still don’t have a cure for endometriosis, and...
Pregnancy is an exciting and nerve-wracking time in any woman’s life. Whether you’re a first-time mom or adding a new sibling to the mix, each pregnancy is unique, coming with its own set of chall...
Creating a life is an exciting time—and one where time takes on a whole new meaning. Some days, you’re amazed at how quickly things are moving along. On others, 9 months seems like it’ll never p...
Sometimes, the old sayings really are the best: we’re entering the most wonderful time of the year here in Alabama. It’s a time when we gather our families, friends, and loved ones of all stripes,...
At Sylacauga OB-GYN, we’re always on the lookout for ways to improve women’s health in the Coosa Valley Area. In our pursuit for greatness, we were fortunate enough this year to welcome a new OB-G...
Last month, we talked about a revolutionary treatment for endometriosis: pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT). Unsurprisingly, the pelvic floor muscles also play a very important role when it comes to...
Endometriosis can be a major disruption to your life. Research has found that about 11% of women are affected by this chronic condition, though those numbers may be much higher. For many, simply recei...
Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time in a woman’s life, but as we all know, it’s certainly not a walk in the park. There’s all the discomforts you know to expect: morning sickness, back pain...
From the moment we opened our doors here at Sylacauga OB-GYN, our mission has been to provide superior care to the women of the Coosa Valley in their own backyard. Now, we’re growing again to meet t...
Birmingham is a great city, but when you live in Sylacauga or the surrounding Coosa Valley area, it’s quite a drive to get there. Not only that, when you do finally arrive, you will likely have to d...
By Emily A. McInnis, D.O. Hysterectomies are one of the most commonly performed procedures in the U.S., but we have found that many of our patients at Sylacauga OB-GYN have questions about this surger...
At Sylacauga OB-GYN, we want to serve as your doctor through all stages of life, from the first appointment at the gynecologist in a young woman’s life, during pregnancy, and when the effects of men...
Throughout your pregnancy, you will have regular appointments with your doctor at Sylacauga OB-GYN to make sure things are progressing as they should be. While every appointment is important, there’...
No matter what kind of technology we’re talking about, it’s important to us at Sylacauga OB-GYN that we’re at the forefront of the latest advancements. This may mean adopting technology such as ...
Just as we saw regular mammogram appointments drop off over the last couple of years due to the coronavirus pandemic, annual appointments for other types of cancer screenings have decreased as well. T...
By Dr. Emily McInnis, D.O. I deliver sweet babies everyday, but believe it or not, I was clueless about what to do with a newborn of my own! It was a completely different experience being on the other...
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among US women, and it is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer. Approximately 1 in 8 women (13%) will be diagnosed with inv...
By Emily A. McInnis, D.O. Recently, I shared that I was expecting a baby and that I had received the COVID-19 vaccine in this blog post on our website. I am so happy to update that I have a beautiful ...
At Sylacauga OB-GYN, we are very passionate about educating our patients and others about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy. Dr. McInnis has been very open and candid about her experience receiving t...
While it might seem pretty straightforward, getting pregnant and staying pregnant are actually complicated processes. Many common fertility issues can come up that may lead to infertility. When we s...
By Jonathan F. Rehberg, MD, FACOG Sylacauga is a wonderful city with great people, and most of us prefer to perform our daily tasks close to home, including going to the doctor. At Sylacauga OB-GYN, w...
We work hard every day to provide full obstetrics and gynecology women’s health services at Sylacauga OB-GYN. We care about the women in our area, also known as the Coosa Valley, and it’s truly a ...