August is National Immunization Awareness Month: a timely reminder that staying current on recommended vaccinations is one of the most effective things you can do for your long-term health. Vaccines aren't just for childhood. Women of every age benefit from…
July is Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month and it's a timely reminder that one of the most common gynecologic conditions affecting women is also one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated. Millions of women live with fibroids for years without knowing…
By: Alliance Ob/Gyn in Alpharetta, GA June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a condition that affects millions of people, many of them women. While scoliosis is often diagnosed during adolescence, its impact can extend well…
By: Alliance Ob/Gyn in Alpharetta, GA Congratulations — you're pregnant! Whether this news came as a surprise or you've been trying for a while, the first trimester is one of the most significant stretches of your entire pregnancy. It's also,…
By: Alliance Ob/Gyn in Alpharetta, GA When choosing a healthcare provider, you may come across a variety of credentials after a doctor’s name — MD, DO, FACS… and sometimes FACOG. But what exactly does FACOG mean, and why should it…
By: Alliance Ob/Gyn in Alpharetta, GA How Alliance OB/GYN helps women protect their health, one year at a time. At a Glance Annual well-woman exams are essential for early detection, prevention, and overall wellness. Screening recommendations change by decade, from…
By: Alliance Ob/Gyn in Alpharetta, GA At a Glance After birth, your hormones rapidly shift to help your body recover and support breastfeeding. These changes can cause emotional ups and downs, fatigue, mood swings, or physical symptoms. Postpartum hormone imbalance…
By: Alliance Ob/Gyn in Alpharetta, GA At a Glance Pregnancy and childbirth can weaken the pelvic floor muscles, leading to issues like leakage, discomfort, or pressure. Early rehabilitation helps restore muscle tone, support organs, and improve confidence. Pelvic floor therapy…
By: Alliance Ob/Gyn in Alpharetta, GA The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, and connection. But for many women, this season can also bring added stress: busy schedules, indulgent food, disrupted routines, and sometimes neglecting their own health in…
By: Alliance Ob/Gyn in Alpharetta, GA The “fourth trimester” refers to the first three months after giving birth. During this time, a mother’s body heals from pregnancy and delivery, hormones recalibrate, and her identity as a parent begins to take…