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...
“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...
Meet Dr. Rehberg, a Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is also a member of the Talladega County Medical Society an...
A weight loss program, a fad diet, and popular workout classes are all means that women commonly use to lose weight. However, most women using these trendy weight loss techniques don’t achieve a sta...
One of the most common questions we get is, when should I start taking my daughter to the OB-GYN? While there are general recommendations and standard practices for obstetrics and gynecology, each w...
Many women come to our practice looking for help with heavy periods. We offer many different options for treating menorrhagia (heavy bleeding), and one of these options is the NovaSure endometrial abl...
Are you experiencing extreme pain, difficulty conceiving, or other complications due to endometriosis? If medications have not helped treat your endometriosis, your gynecologist may recommend laparosc...
Sylacauga OBGYN is proud to welcome a new physician to our already stellar team! Dr. Emily Allen McInnis is an OBGYN who will begin taking patients this August! This great addition to our team is just...
Whether you are planning your first pregnancy or scheduling your first visit to a gynecologist, Sylacauga Obstetrics and Gynecology wants to be your OBGYN of choice. With an office conveniently locate...