Westar OB/GYN

04/11/2026

Morning sickness? You’re not alone. Up to 80% of pregnant women experience nausea during early pregnancy—and despite the name, it can happen any time of day.

Every pregnancy is different, and what works for one person may not work for another—but there are ways to find relief.

✨ Looking for practical tips? Check out this helpful guide from babylist.com: https://www.babylist.com/hello-baby/morning-sickness-survival-guide

04/09/2026

When you think of menopause, you may think of hot flashes, sleep problems, and irregular periods. While these are common, other symptoms, like s*xual health and mental health, are not talked about as often.

In this edited interview, Kari, who is 65 and lives in Texas, shares how she navigated the emotional and physical effects of perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause that can bring many changes in the body. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/my-menopause-story-how-i-managed-s*xual-health-changes-and-more

04/07/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to understand the health effects of alcohol use and misuse — and endeavor to make healthy choices concerning alcohol. How much, how fast, and how often a person drinks alcohol all factor into the risk for alcohol-related problems. How much and how fast a person drinks influences how much alcohol enters the bloodstream, how impaired he or she becomes, and what the related acute risks will be. Over time, how much and how often a person drinks influences not only acute risks but also chronic health problems, including liver disease and alcohol use disorder (AUD), and social harms such as relationship problems. Learn more about "How much is too much": https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol/basics-defining-how-much-alcohol-too-much

04/06/2026

Our Certified Nurse Midwives attend births at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, as well as provide prenatal, reproductive, and primary care. Services include annual gynecological exams, treating common gynecological problems, contraception counseling, IUD and Nexplanon insertions and management of perimenopause and menopause.

04/02/2026

Please note our office will be closed on Friday, April 3rd. Wishing our patients and staff a Happy Easter!

04/01/2026

Ob-gyn visits are a safe space for teens to talk about their health needs.

Ob-gyn visits are a safe space for teens to talk about their health needs.

03/31/2026

About 4 in 10 women have mood symptoms during perimenopause that are similar to PMS, or premenstrual syndrome. You might feel irritable, have low energy, feel tearful and moody, or have a hard time concentrating.

Unlike PMS, these symptoms may come at times unrelated to your menstrual cycle. Symptoms may occur for years with no pattern. This type of mood change is known as perimenopausal mood instability. Talk with your ob-gyn about how you are feeling.

03/30/2026

Wishing a Happy Doctors Day to our favorite doctors, Dr. Murnane and Dr. Thompson! We celebrate National Doctors Day in America on March 30th each year, honoring the dedication and compassion displayed daily by more than one million physicians providing healthcare to patients nationwide.

03/28/2026

Join us on Monday for our Galleri Blood Draw event: Reserve Your Spot: https://go.oncehub.com/WestarOBGYN

The Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test may be HSA and FSA eligible with a monthly payment plan - no interest. See how it works: https://view-su2.highspot.com/viewer/0bcceb6c54f116be9fb770b0fecc08c7?iid=63725bc94de7b0df1a38ae74&source=email.untracked

03/27/2026

Talking honestly and openly with your kids about s*x and relationships is important — and it's never too early to start. Your support can help them make healthy choices and avoid risks as they grow up. It may be hard to know where to start, especially if your parents didn’t talk to you about s*x when you were growing up. Follow this resource for tips and strategies that can help: https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/s*xual-health/talk-your-kids-about-s*x-and-healthy-relationships

03/26/2026

To strengthen your back and abdominal muscles during pregnancy, try leg raises. Start on your hands and knees, Keep your arms straight and your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Lift your right knee, then straighten your leg behind you. Your raised leg should be parallel to the floor. Put your knee back down on the floor. Repeat on the other side. Gradually work up to 10 repetitions on both sides.

03/25/2026

Take a proactive step in your health journey. Early detection can make all the difference. The Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test may be HSA and FSA eligible with a monthly payment plan - no interest.

Ready to schedule your test? Join us on Monday, March 30th for our Galleri Blood Draw event.

What is the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test and who is it intended for.To learn more about Galleri, please visit https://www.galleri.com.https://gr...