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For all women, the birth of their baby is the beginning of an exciting and challenging journey into motherhood. Too often new moms may forget that they are still in both physical and emotional recovery from the pregnancy and delivery. These first 6-8 weeks are now being recognized as the “fourth trimester”. Providing support postpartum

We understand that patients want and need options for many gynecological conditions including bleeding and pelvic pain. When surgery is the best choice for a patient, we offer many minimally invasive surgery options to help you recover quickly. Patients have many questions about minimally invasive surgery and what they may be able to help with. In this

You’ve heard it before. Making good choices is important. It’s true, especially when it comes to sexual activity and birth control. You can choose not to be sexually active, but if you decide to have sex, use birth control to protect yourself from an unwanted pregnancy. A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) can help you make

What is a Certified Nurse Midwife? Many Southdale ObGyn patients ask, “What exactly is a nurse midwife?” The definition is quite fitting. Midwife comes from the old English ‘mid’ and ‘wife’ meaning “with woman.” Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM’s) care for women of all ages. In addition to specializing in pregnancy and birth, they see patients

Dr. Amanda Huepfel is Board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and is certified by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Medical Association. While earning her BS degree from the University of California at Davis, she studied abroad at Georg-August University in Goettingen, Germany. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree at

You may have heard or read that changing positions during labor can help ease the pain and sometimes speed up the process. Certain positions are better at specific times.  These seven recommendations can be your guide, but listen to your body and change positions as needed. If you find a position that works for you,

It’s common for breastfeeding mothers to be concerned about producing enough milk and their supply. Here are some foods that can help boost your milk production while keeping you and your baby healthy: Asparagus: Stimulates the hormones that are essential for lactation. High in fiber and full of Vitamin A and K. Apricots: Regulates milk

Having a miscarriage can be a very difficult and emotional time. Many women have experienced these losses as up to 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. It is important to spend time with you health care provider discussing your miscarriage. We are there to be emotionally supportive, answer all your questions, provide information and

At Southdale ObGyn, we understand the impact of changing hormones during perimenopause. Krista Margolis, our Holistic Health Nurse Practitioner, is here to help guide you through the answers to many of your questions and provide options to manage symptoms. What is perimenopause and how is it different from menopause? Perimenopause is a time in your life when your

There are steps you can take to protect yourself from the flu, but flu vaccine myths can be confusing when trying to decide whether to get the shot. Here are five common myths according to the (CDC) Centers for Disease Control. Not True: The shot can give you flu It is better to get the