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 ...
By Emily A. McInnis, D.O. As some of our patients already know, my husband and I are expecting! It’s an interesting time to be pregnant due to COVID-19 and the vaccines that we currently have availa...
By Jonathan F. Rehberg, MD, FACOG While transferring your prenatal care during pregnancy is potentially an anxiety-producing event, Sylacauga OB-GYN is here to help. We’ve done this many times befor...
By Emily A. McInnis, D.O. You’re healthy, you’re active, and then all of a sudden you start to notice some strange changes. For women who are around 50 years old, the time has likely come for meno...
By Emily A. McInnis, DO Coming to the gynecologist is NOT as scary as people make it out to be. It’s really not! While there may be some scary stories out there, women’s healthcare has changed sig...
If you’ve just received the two little blue lines or a call from your doctor confirming your pregnancy, congratulations! We know it can feel both exciting and overwhelming all at the same time, espe...
This month, we’re demystifying the cervix and deep-diving into what you should know if you have one. If you didn’t know, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. And while many women only think...
Did you know that 1 out of every 8 couples have trouble conceiving? We are here, close to home, to help....
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” –Benjamin Franklin By Kyndra Wright, Nurse Practitioner The HPV vaccination literally saves lives. Most people don’t realize that they...