October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. In fact, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Cancer grows when a cell’s DNA is damaged, but why or how that DNA becomes damaged is still unknown. It could…
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
According to the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) its benefits for both mother and baby are many. Breastfeeding promotes the growth and healthy development of infants. It provides not only the best possible nutrition, but also protects your baby by increasing their immunity against many childhood diseases. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until your baby…
Missed Appointments = Missed Opportunities
We all forget. In our ever-busy lives, it’s easy to forget to make a payment, keep an appointment, or sometimes, even to pick up our child at the scheduled time. At Carolina OB/GYN, we know that while medical appointments are important, they may not be at the top of your list. We make keeping you…
Endometriosis—Know the Symptoms. Know the Facts.
Approximately 200 million women worldwide suffer with endometriosis. It is so common that it is said to affect from two to ten percent of all women of child bearing age. Endometriosis is a painful disorder that occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining is found outside the uterus, in the pelvic cavity—especially the ovaries.…
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Cervical Cancer—Do you Know the Symptoms?
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It begins when healthy cells in the cervix develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. A cell’s DNA contains the instructions that tell a cell what to do. Healthy cells grow and…
Carolina OB/GYN Celebrates 100th Centering Pregnancy Class
When Carolina OB/GYN introduced Centering Pregnancy to Horry and Georgetown Counties in 2013, Dr. Gayle Richmond knew the concept would be popular but never dreamed that in just eight short years, the practice would be celebrating its 100th Centering Pregnancy class. Centering Pregnancy is a model of care that provides enhanced education, support, and health…
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