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...
Did you know that getting a DTap vaccine in your 3rd trimester not only protects you, but it also protects your baby? ...
By Dr. Emily Allen McInnis When you decide to use birth control, you’ll encounter a dizzying array of options available. Some you may have used before, while others you may not have considered. It...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you will undoubtedly be reading some of the same information over and over again from multiple sources on the internet. While this information is helpful f...
Still in the throes of excitement over your new pregnancy, you’re now looking forward to many other milestones. One such milestone is your exciting ultrasound! Learning the baby’s gender, maybe se...
So you recently found out you’re expecting a new bundle of joy. And what should be a joyous time with family and friends is instead a time of anxiety and fear of the unknown, wondering about the imp...
When your baby comes down with whooping cough, it is not an easy thing to watch. With a narrowed windpipe, they struggle to breathe, they choke, and then finally the “whoop” happens – a smal...
In our last blog post, we mentioned offering TeleVisits™ and Telemedicine through the healow app. While these virtual services (collectively referred to as Telehealth) have been around for a while, ...
We wanted to take a moment and address the valid concerns of our patients who are experiencing the joy of pregnancy during these uncertain times of the coronavirus outbreak. Should you take special pr...
Over the years, there has been an uptick in Cesarean deliveries, also known as a C-section. These procedures were originally reserved for women who would otherwise have difficulty giving birth vaginal...
One of the most challenging things people face in life is infertility when trying to build a family. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 13 percent of women aged 15...
The nine months of your pregnancy is a very special time. You need a positive atmosphere and peace of mind from your first exam to the delivery of your new little one. The staff and providers at Sylac...