MedSpa & Aesthetic Library
Essential Women’s Healthcare is a combination of an aesthetic medical center and a day spa. We provide nonsurgical aesthetic medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician. Please take […]
OBGYN Education Library
From routine gynecologic checkups to family planning, Essential Women’s Healthcare wants to work as partners to promote wellness and optimal care for women. Please take the time to read through […]
Ultrasound Exam
OVERVIEW Prenatal ultrasounds are a common part of a new mother’s prenatal testing. Using high-frequency sound waves, ultrasounds produce images of a fetus and the mother’s reproductive organs. These sessions, […]
Prenatal Visits
OVERVIEW What is a Prenatal Visit? A prenatal visit is a routine visit you make to your doctor or midwife while pregnant. You should expect to make several visits to […]
Preconception Counseling
OVERVIEW Pre-conception counseling involves meeting with a doctor (typically an obstetrician or gynecologist) prior to becoming pregnant. If a woman or couple are planning to have a child, experts suggest […]
Postpartum Depression
OVERVIEW Considering the many chemical changes that happen before, during and after childbirth, it really should come as no surprise that many pregnant women and new mothers experience confusing mood […]
Post-Partum Care
OVERVIEW Giving birth is a beautiful, natural process, but it can also take quite a toll on your body. Thankfully, there are plenty of tips and products out there designed […]
High Risk Pregnancies
OVERVIEW While complications could potentially happen in any pregnancy, a high-risk pregnancy is one in which there is a greater risk of complications. A pregnancy could be considered high-risk whenever […]
First Trimester Screening
OVERVIEW What is a First Trimester Screening? A first trimester screening, performed roughly between 11-13 weeks of pregnancy, is used to detect chromosomal abnormalities such as Down’s Syndrome, Edwards’ Syndrome […]
Childbirth Settings
OVERVIEW While most people immediately think of giving birth in a hospital, you may be surprised to hear that you do have other options, including home births and birth centers. […]
Infertility
OVERVIEW Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sex. This span is shortened to six months if the woman is over the age […]
Female Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)
OVERVIEW Tubal ligation is a surgical method of sterilization for women. The fallopian tubes are blocked or severed to prevent fertilized eggs from traveling down the tubes into the uterus. […]