MacArthur Medical Center

MacArthur Medical Center Our vision is to be the community leader in women’s and pediatric health. Through technology and teamwork, we empower women and educate children.
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We are a trusted partner who embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and loyalty treating the whole person with innovative excellence. Our patients are our top priority.

The second trimester is when most people feel well enough to actually get things done — which makes it the best time to ...
04/30/2026

The second trimester is when most people feel well enough to actually get things done — which makes it the best time to handle everything that's easy to procrastinate.

Before week 28:
→ Finalize your birth plan and tour your delivery facility
→ Select a pediatrician for your baby
→ Identify a pelvic floor PT for postpartum recovery
→ Have the postpartum support conversation with your partner — who handles nights, meals, logistics

Don't wait until the third trimester, when discomfort, fatigue, and urgency make everything harder. The planning window you have right now is a gift.

📖 macarthurmc.com/second-trimester-pregnancy-what-to-expect/

📅 Schedule a prenatal appointment → macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

Somewhere between weeks 16 and 22, most women feel it for the first time.A flutter. A gentle tap. Sometimes described as...
04/29/2026

Somewhere between weeks 16 and 22, most women feel it for the first time.

A flutter. A gentle tap. Sometimes described as bubbles, sometimes as a soft knock from the inside.

Quickening — the first fetal movements you can feel — is one of the most memorable moments of the second trimester. And once you've established a pattern of movement, any significant decrease in activity after week 24 is worth contacting your provider about.

The second trimester brings joy and it brings things to watch for. Knowing the difference is what good prenatal care is for.

📖 macarthurmc.com/second-trimester-pregnancy-what-to-expect/

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We know it's hard to tell your kid to sit out.But here's the reality: a growth plate injury that gets evaluated early an...
04/28/2026

We know it's hard to tell your kid to sit out.

But here's the reality: a growth plate injury that gets evaluated early and managed appropriately typically means a few weeks of modified activity. The same injury that gets dismissed as soreness and pushed through for weeks? That's when recoveries get long.

The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that overuse injuries account for nearly half of all sports injuries in middle and high school athletes — and most of them escalate because they're caught late.

Early evaluation isn't overreacting. It's exactly the right call.

📖 macarthurmc.com/kids-spring-sports-injuries-when-to-see-doctor/

📅 Pediatric appointments available → macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

One of the most common things we hear in urogynecology consultations:"My doctor told me this was just part of aging."Uri...
04/27/2026

One of the most common things we hear in urogynecology consultations:

"My doctor told me this was just part of aging."

Urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, and pain during s*x are common. But common is not the same as normal, and normal is not the same as untreatable.

Urogynecologists specialize specifically in pelvic floor disorders — it's not a side specialty, it's the focus. If you've been dismissed or told to manage symptoms on your own, a specialist consultation is worth your time.

Evidence-based treatments exist. You deserve access to them.

📖 macarthurmc.com/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-women-over-40/

📅 Schedule a consultation → macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

Already pregnant and miserable with spring allergies? You don't have to suffer through it.Safe options during pregnancy:...
04/25/2026

Already pregnant and miserable with spring allergies? You don't have to suffer through it.

Safe options during pregnancy:
✅ Loratadine (Claritin) — generally safe throughout pregnancy
✅ Cetirizine (Zyrtec) — generally safe throughout pregnancy
✅ Intranasal corticosteroid sprays (Rhinocort, Flonase) — treat inflammation locally, minimal absorption
✅ Saline nasal rinses — safe, effective, no medication at all

Avoid:
❌ Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) — especially in the first trimester
❌ Combination medications with decongestants unless specifically approved by your provider

When in doubt, call before you take anything. That's what we're here for.

📖 Full breakdown → macarthurmc.com/pregnancy-symptoms-vs-allergies-texas-spring/

📅 macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

It starts as a dull ache on the inside of the elbow after practice. Your kid doesn't complain much. You figure it's sore...
04/17/2026

It starts as a dull ache on the inside of the elbow after practice. Your kid doesn't complain much. You figure it's soreness.

Six weeks later — pain with every throw, limited range of motion, and a pediatric orthopedist explaining what "Little League elbow" means.

Overuse injuries in young throwers, runners, and jumpers are among the most common — and most preventable — spring sports injuries. They rarely show up dramatically. They build quietly until they can't be ignored.

Repeated pain in the same location with activity is never just "growing pains." It's a signal worth listening to.

📖 When to call vs. when to wait → macarthurmc.com/kids-spring-sports-injuries-when-to-see-doctor/

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Avoiding long car trips. Mapping out bathroom locations before leaving the house. Saying no to hikes, runs, or workouts ...
04/16/2026

Avoiding long car trips. Mapping out bathroom locations before leaving the house. Saying no to hikes, runs, or workouts because you're not sure you'll make it.

If any of this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and you don't have to keep managing around symptoms that are treatable.

Perimenopause accelerates pelvic floor changes as estrogen shifts, but that's not the end of the story. Local estrogen therapy, pelvic floor PT, and other targeted interventions can meaningfully restore function.

The first step is a conversation with a specialist who takes your concerns seriously.

📖 macarthurmc.com/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-women-over-40/

📅 Schedule a urogynecology consultation → macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

Pregnancy rhinitis — congestion caused by increased blood flow to the mucous membranes — affects up to 30% of pregnant w...
04/15/2026

Pregnancy rhinitis — congestion caused by increased blood flow to the mucous membranes — affects up to 30% of pregnant women.

It's not an allergy. Antihistamines won't touch it. And it starts early, often before a missed period.

If you're treating what you think is a spring cold and it just... won't respond to anything, it's worth pausing before reaching for that next dose of Sudafed.

Oral decongestants should be avoided in the first trimester. If there's any chance you could be pregnant, take a test before continuing medication.

We cover what's safe, what's not, and when to call your provider.

📖 macarthurmc.com/pregnancy-symptoms-vs-allergies-texas-spring/

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⏰ If you're between weeks 14–28, don't let these windows close:✅ Anatomy ultrasound (18–20 weeks) — evaluates fetal orga...
04/14/2026

⏰ If you're between weeks 14–28, don't let these windows close:

✅ Anatomy ultrasound (18–20 weeks) — evaluates fetal organ development, placental position, amniotic fluid

✅ Quad screen / cell-free DNA (15–20 weeks) — screens for chromosomal conditions and neural tube defects

✅ Glucose challenge test (24–28 weeks) — screens for gestational diabetes

These aren't optional check-ins. Missing the window limits what you can do with the information.

The second trimester feels easy. That's exactly why it's easy to fall behind on care.

📖 What else to know → macarthurmc.com/second-trimester-pregnancy-what-to-expect/

📅 Schedule your prenatal appointment → macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

Is your child's sore ankle just a long practice — or a growth plate injury that needs imaging?The difference isn't alway...
04/10/2026

Is your child's sore ankle just a long practice — or a growth plate injury that needs imaging?

The difference isn't always obvious. Here's the breakdown:

⏳ Watch and wait: Mild soreness that improves within 48 hours with rest and ice

📞 Call your pediatrician:
→ Swelling that persists or worsens after 48 hours
→ Pain directly over a bone, not just soft tissue
→ Can't bear weight on the injury
→ Pain that wakes them up at night
→ The same spot hurts at every single practice

Growth plate fractures can look identical to sprains on the outside. They need evaluation — not "playing through it."

📖 Full guide → macarthurmc.com/kids-spring-sports-injuries-when-to-see-doctor/

📅 macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

"Just do Kegels." You've probably heard this.Here's what most people don't know: a meaningful percentage of women who tr...
04/09/2026

"Just do Kegels." You've probably heard this.

Here's what most people don't know: a meaningful percentage of women who try Kegels are contracting the wrong muscles — or bearing down instead of lifting. Done incorrectly, they can actually make symptoms worse.

Pelvic floor physical therapy, with a trained specialist, is first-line treatment for most pelvic floor disorders. It improves or resolves symptoms in 60–70% of patients.

If you've been managing leaking, pressure, or pelvic pain for years, "just do Kegels" was never the right answer.

📖 Learn what actually works → macarthurmc.com/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-women-over-40/

📅 Book a urogynecology consultation → macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

🌿 Spring allergy symptoms vs. early pregnancy symptoms — a quick guide:- Itchy, watery eyes + sneezing tied to going out...
04/08/2026

🌿 Spring allergy symptoms vs. early pregnancy symptoms — a quick guide:

- Itchy, watery eyes + sneezing tied to going outside → probably allergies
- Heavy fatigue even after a full night's sleep → pregnancy flag
- Nausea + breast tenderness → take a test first
- Congestion that doesn't respond to antihistamines → could be pregnancy rhinitis

If you're s*xually active and not using reliable contraception, a pregnancy test is always the right first step.

Already pregnant? We have the full breakdown of which allergy medications are safe this trimester — and which ones to avoid entirely.

📖 macarthurmc.com/pregnancy-symptoms-vs-allergies-texas-spring/

📅 macarthurmc.com/contact-us/

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Dallas, TX

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

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