Westar OB/GYN

01/12/2026

While everyone needs different amounts of vitamins and minerals, women have unique nutrition needs that may be difficult to meet when cutting calories to lose weight. Make sure your eating style includes the following to reduce your risk of falling short of these beneficial nutrients. See more:

While everyone needs different amounts of vitamins and minerals, women have unique nutrition needs that may be difficult to meet when cutting calories to lose weight.

01/08/2026

We offer Galleri®, a multi-cancer early detection test, a blood test that screens for many of the deadliest cancers before they become symptomatic. See how it works: https://view-su2.highspot.com/viewer/0bcceb6c54f116be9fb770b0fecc08c7?iid=63725bc94de7b0df1a38ae74&source=email.untracked

01/08/2026

Pap smear and pelvic exam — they’re often mentioned together, but they’re not the same thing.

🩺 Pap smear: Screens for cervical cancer
🩺 Pelvic exam: Checks the health of reproductive organs

Not everyone needs both at every visit. We personalize care based on your age, history, and needs.

Have questions? We’re here to talk through it with you.

01/07/2026

It’s so important to get baby moving—and to keep mom and dad moving, too! These exercises with baby can help you do both, simultaneously!

Trying to get a workout in while taking care of Baby? Here are eight exercises you can do with Baby to get some physical activity in!

01/06/2026

Regular visits help us monitor your overall health, screen for concerns early, and answer questions you may not even know to ask.
✔️ Most women should schedule a yearly visit
✔️ Pap smear frequency depends on age & history
✔️ A great time to discuss birth control, cycles, or menopause
Not sure if you’re due? Give us a call — we’re happy to help!

01/02/2026

Menopause needs no treatment. Treatments aim to ease symptoms and prevent or manage ongoing conditions that may happen with aging. Treatments may include hormone therapy, vaginal estrogen, low-dose medicines to treat depression and others. Read more from the Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353401

01/01/2026

Wishing you all the best in 2026. Our office will be closed on New Year's Day in observance of the holiday.

12/30/2025

During the transition to menopause, called perimenopause, changing hormone levels can affect your menstrual cycle and cause symptoms like hot flashes and problems sleeping. As you get closer to menopause, you may notice other symptoms, such as pain during s*x, urinary problems, and irregular periods. Talk to your health care provider about your symptoms. Medicines and other treatments can help relieve your symptoms. Learn more: https://womenshealth.gov/menopause/menopause-symptoms-and-relief

12/30/2025

Pregnancy exercises might help maintain or improve your fitness and prevent excess weight gain. Before you get started, be sure to avoid moves that make you feel unstable, which could increase your risk of falling.

Start with wall pushups, which work the pectoral muscles in the front of your chest wall and the triceps muscles in the back of your upper arm. Stand up facing a wall. Lean against the wall with your hands. Keep your knees comfortably apart. Place your hands on the wall at the level of your shoulders, slightly greater than shoulder-width apart. Slowly bend your elbows and lower your chest until your chin reaches the wall. Keep your back straight. Then return to the starting position. Gradually work up to 15 repetitions. (SOURCE: MAYO CLINIC) See more exercises here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/multimedia/pregnancy-exercises/sls-20076779?s=1

12/26/2025

After an unexpected cesarean birth, first-time mom Mikayla found herself learning to cope with breastfeeding problems, postpartum depression, and anxiety.

Mikayla, who is now 31 and lives in North Dakota, eventually found help for her depression and anxiety. She also educated herself about breastfeeding—and in doing so, learned to help others too. She’s now a lactation counselor and postpartum doula.

In this edited interview, Mikayla describes her journey finding postpartum support.

After an unexpected cesarean birth, first-time mom Mikayla found herself learning to cope with breastfeeding problems, postpartum depression, and anxiety. Mikayla, who is now 31 and lives in North Dakota, eventually found help for her depression and anxiety. She also educated herself about breastfee...

12/23/2025

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to you and yours. Our office will close at 2pm on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas day and Friday, Dec. 26th, in observance of the holiday.

12/23/2025

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine have 4 terms to describe babies born between 37 weeks and 42 weeks of pregnancy. In the past, a baby born anytime between 37 weeks and 42 weeks was considered "term." A pregnancy is now considered "full term" at 39 weeks.