Women's Health Care of Georgia

09/24/2025

Women's Health Care of Middle Georgia stands with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American College of Nurse Midwives, the American Psychiatric Association, countless other scientific and medical bodies asserting the safety of Tylenol, when used as needed and according to label instructions, in treating fever and pain in pregnant women.

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), an organization of licensed and certified professional nurse-midwives, recommends acetaminophen (Tylenol) as a safe and effective option for pain and fever relief during pregnancy when used as directed and in moderation. ACNM emphasizes that untreated pain can also have negative effects on a pregnancy and encourages pregnant individuals to discuss any concerns with their healthcare providers.

In reaction to today’s White House announcement, the American Psychiatric Association issued the following statement:

“It is essential that the administration prioritizes evidence-based support for individuals on the autism spectrum and invests in long-term comprehensive research about the disorder.

Vaccines do not cause autism. Claims of any such association have been repeatedly discredited in peer reviewed studies.

Autism is a complex disorder, and it is incorrect to imply that a handful of studies have established causation. A strong base of evidence shows that acetaminophen, when taken as directed, is safe for use during pregnancy. Any decisions around a course of treatment should be determined by a patient and their doctor.

Leucovorin (folinic acid) has not been a recommended treatment for autism. It will require many more years of research before we know if leucovorin is an appropriate treatment for individuals with autism.

Autism spectrum disorders exist on a spectrum of neurodiversity. The country must focus its resources on expanding access to care and to building the evidence-base for future treatments.”

https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2025/09/acog-affirms-safety-benefits-acetaminophen-pregnancy

https://sogc.org/common/Uploaded%20files/Position%20Statements/SOGC%20Position%20Statement%20Acetamenophin_EN_20250911.pdf

https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/apa-statement-on-white-house-announcement-on-autis

"The data from numerous studies have shown that acetaminophen plays an important—and safe—role in the well-being of pregnant women."

08/22/2025

"i wanted to share these beautiful pics of dr nguyen delivering my twins & my babies when we got home❤️"

08/21/2025

The statement also recognized that adolescent-centered contraceptive counseling goes beyond pregnancy prevention. Sexually active adolescents are at risk for s*xually transmitted infections (STIs), and the authors emphasized the importance of addressing adolescents’ broader s*xual health needs, including discussions of healthy relationships and interpersonal violence, human papillomavirus vaccination, STI screening, and use of contraception for STI prevention.

The goal of the recommended shared decision-making approach is to center adolescents’ priorities about contraception and help them identify a contraceptive method that best aligns with their “goals, preferences, and life circumstances,” the authors wrote. The pediatrician provides method-specific information and counseling to enable the adolescent to meet those goals, they noted.

A new policy statement tunes in to patients’ preferences.

08/20/2025

Prenatal exposure to arsenic in the public water supply was tied to some adverse birth outcomes.
Public drinking water is a major source of inorganic arsenic exposure.
Authors suggest the Environmental Protection Agency change federally regulated allowed arsenic levels.

Some public health groups say no level of arsenic is truly safe in public water systems

08/19/2025

The odds of moderate or severe asthma are increased among women working night shifts vs during the daytime, according to a recent study published in ERJ Open Research.1

A large study finds that women working night or irregular shifts face significantly higher odds of moderate to severe asthma, unlike their male counterparts.

08/18/2025

The interference of breast implants with cardiac diagnostic procedures is a challenge. Despite the increasing use of these procedures in aging women and the higher prevalence of atypical presentations of cardiac ischemia, which often prompt greater reliance on cardiac diagnostic assessments.

Common methods for identifying hemodynamically significant CAD include radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging using single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and PET.

Furthermore, echocardiography is routinely employed to evaluate cardiac structures and functions, along with stress echocardiography, which is used to assess coronary ischemia.

The presence of silicone or saline breast implants can significantly increase attenuation artifacts during both echocardiography and SPECT imaging, resulting in false-positive rates in this population.

Women with breast implants may experience abnormal cardiac test results and complications, emphasizing the need for awareness in healthcare.

08/17/2025

Scientists are working on a saliva test to predict ovulation!

The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year.
A new at-home spit test appears to be as effective as birth control pills at preventing pregnancy – and it will soon roll out across Europe, Euronews Health has learned.

The device from Inne, a Berlin-based women’s health tech company, has been available for years as a fertility-monitoring tool designed to help people boost their chances of pregnancy. Called Minilab, it works by tracking users’ progesterone, the s*x hormone that plays a role in fertility, via daily changes in their saliva.

Now, Minilab can also be used to prevent pregnancy, after a small study showed the device was 92 per cent effective – about on par with birth control pills, but without any of the side effects.

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08/16/2025

"The more we know about successful aging, the more opportunities we have to discover and create interventions to enhance resistance and resilience."

To help reduce the risk factors that affect brain health, Weintraub said, "What is good for your heart is good for your brain."

"We know that adopting certain lifestyle changes will reduce the risk of a bad outcome, but are not guaranteed to eradicate it," she told Fox News Digital.

"Having said that, eat well, sleep well, exercise, socialize and value social relationships, treat whatever condition you have that you can treat, and stay away from harmful substances."

A 25-year Northwestern study finds that super agers maintain exceptional memory through strong social relationships and unique brain characteristics.

08/15/2025

We love our WHC babies!!!

"Our WHCOG one year old getting ready to welcome his WHCOG little brother!"

07/24/2025

Women's Health Care of Middle Georgia has been enormously blessed and has grown exponentially. I've decided it is past time to do a re-introduction and an introduction of all of our providers. Because I am a midwife, we are starting right here. This is Middle Georgia Midwives. All. Ten. Of. Us. These ladies deliver the vast majority of all babies born at Emory Warner Robins. Over the next ten days I am going to introduce each one to you. Then I'll start on our wonderful physician assistant and nurse practitioners. Lastly, I'll round the group out with our physicians. Every time I do this I pay close attention to whose post gets the most love. So, show some love for your favorites!

07/23/2025

No matter what trimester you are in, it is always a good idea to discuss travel plans with your health care provider before you leave. It may also be a good idea to obtain a doctor’s note saying that it is okay for you to travel, especially if you are in your third trimester. It may not be a requirement, but a good idea to have to prevent any delays or hassles.

There are some restrictions as to just who should and should not travel the skies when they are pregnant. Generally, women who are having a healthy, normal pregnancy are free to come and go as they please. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends women don’t fly after their 36th week of pregnancy.

Airlines have their own flight restrictions for pregnant women. Be sure to check with the airline you plan to use to find out their restrictions. Some won’t allow travel for 30 days prior to your due date.

Women who are having complications associated with their pregnancy or who are considered at high risk should not travel.

Pregnancy can cause circulation problems in any women. It is also well known that when you are flying you have an increased chance of developing a blood clot. Put the two together and there could be some problems. Here are some tips to help prevent blood clots:
• Wear comfortable, loose clothing
• Invest in some compression stockings; these will help keep the blood moving from your ankles to your heart and lungs.
• Avoid crossing your legs
• Drink lots of water to keep hydrated.
• Move around. Go for a walk in the aisle every hour. Every half hour, flex your feet, rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes.

There are those who question if it is safe to walk through an airport metal detector. The answer is YES. These machines are not x-ray machines and will cause no harm to you or your baby.

This information and more can be found online at

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07/22/2025

Birth plans, ah, birth plans. I think I have seen it all! I have seen birth plans five pages long dealing with every potential labor situation, even things that fell out of favor in the fifties. I have a friend whose birth plan was two lines long. It read, "Don't count at me while I'm pushing. If you have to cut me open close every layer you opened." I didn't write one. I knew well that birth can't be scripted and had chosen my providers carefully to assure that the people attending me would share my values. Actually, the first baby my husband and I did write one, very tongue in cheek, with such requests as: please remove the clock from my room. I don't want to feel pressured by time. Please back out of my room quietly and respectfully. Today, I am the queen. Please refer to my husband as "Oh captain, my captain". My co-workers got quite a kick out of it after the first few minutes when they thought it was real. You see labor nurses have a love/hate relationship with birth plans. On one hand, we love a patient who has taken the time to educate herself and plans to deliver her child as an active participant and not simply have labor happen to her. We love women who have spent time considering their options. One the other hand, we worry about our patients having a rigid plan and deteriorating when the plans must change. Labor is natural but not easy. Every woman, every baby, and every labor is different. Even if this is your fifth kid, things may go differently than you imagine. Flexibility is the word of the day! If there are things you feel particularly strongly about write a short, concise plan that will get all the birth attendants on the same page! Once you have your plan written, bring it in and let us review it with you. We all should work together to get you the experience you desire.