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The pap smear is a screening test, also known as a Pap test, plays a crucial role in detecting cervical cancer early, when it's most treatable. So, let's talk about what a Pap smear is, what happens during the procedure at Nile Women's Health Care, and how to prepare for...

As a result of misinformation spread around online, we have seen expectant mothers are sometimes terrified of the idea of having an induction. People post about their horror stories without giving actual details of their circumstances causing new moms to avoid the idea without having a true understanding of their...

A popular topic these days on social media for Nile Women’s Health Care is that of the hysterectomy. For some doctors, it’s the go-to solution for multiple concerns but is it always the option for the you? This procedure, involving the removal of the uterus, is often a necessary step...

You may have heard of the term, “endometriosis.” Either someone may have said you have it or you know someone who does. But what is it? Nile Women’s Health Care provider, Dr. Davis, has gotten many questions online around the topic. In this blog post, we'll delve into what endometriosis...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

In the realm of women's healthcare, Nile Women’s Health Care offers the choice between two essential professionals that each play crucial roles in guiding women through the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and overall reproductive health. Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) and Medical Doctors (MDs) each bring unique skills and perspectives to...

As one of our most viewed topics on social media, I thought we should go into depth on birth control pills here as well. There are many kinds to choose from. How do you choose which is right for you?  Let's start with the basics. How Do Birth Control Pills...

These days it seems many people are looking for alternatives to the norm. Choosing how to deliver a baby is no exception. Will you deliver at home or in a hospital? With an epidural or no pain meds at all?  How about birthing your baby in water as a tried...

Are you experiencing heavy bleeding with symptoms of anemia in Alpharetta, GA? This can be a potential sign that you’re at risk of uterine fibroids. Uterine Fibroids can cause women to experience abnormal menstrual bleeding, produce severe anemia, and complications during pregnancy. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow on the walls of...

Over the past 30 years, thousands of babies have been born in metro Atlanta hospitals via water birth; a gentle birthing process that helps ease a baby’s transition from the warm comfort of the womb to the outside world. Early observations showed that babies born with a water birth cried...

Anyone thinking about birth control these days? When it comes to family planning, there are many options including daily pills, injections, implants, rings, and patches. These days, women of all ages choose one of the longest-lasting options, the intrauterine device or IUD. While it requires no thought once it’s placed,...

Heading to the the gynecologist can be stressful whether it’s your first visit or your 10th. No matter how friendly your care provider is, no one looks forward to them poking around with hard objects and asking a lot of questions. While current guidance suggests you only get a pap...

Have you ever googled “flu in pregnancy” while you are pregnant? If you haven’t, don’t. It’s very scary. For the sake of being informed, allow me to summarize.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, the most widely quoted source for information, the flu is more likely to cause severe...

Birth plans are an important piece of your overall birthing experience at Nile Women's Health Care. Primarily used as a way to set expectations for your labor and delivery, birth plans are a great way to organize key information and think through various hospital scenarios. Many people stipulate the type...

From the time girls have their first period, many of them experience some level of cramps associated with their cycle. Some are fortunate enough to have minimal discomfort while others may be doubled over in pain for days. What causes these cramps in the first place? Cramps are caused when...

Finally getting pregnant can be exciting. Deciding to make that leap into motherhood is a huge step that women take very seriously. They ponder all sorts of topics: What color should we paint the nursery? Which crib should we get? What’s the difference between strollers? Can I stay home with...

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital now has wireless fetal monitoring devices available. This is exciting news for both soon-to-be and currently pregnant women in Alpharetta/Roswell, who plan to deliver with Nile Women’s Health Care. Why? Because until now, electronic fetal monitoring forced many women to stay in bed. Fetal heart rate monitoring is...

Whether you were trying to get pregnant or received and unexpected blessing, congratulations! You’ve got a baby on the way. Well, not so fast. There is a very slight chance that you can have a false-positive result which would mean that you are not pregnant. Sometimes the test will give you a...

A makeover has been long overdue and we’re proud to announce that the Johns Creek office has moved. The Johns Creek office is now located in a new, larger space just across the street from it’s present spot. Now located at 3855 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite D, we’re confident you’ll like the update....

Having a summer pregnancy? Although we are halfway through the summer here in Georgia, the heat is just getting started. Nile Women’s Health Care would like to provide you pregnant moms-to-be with tips and tricks to keep you hydrated and safe in Atlanta as well as on vacation. These quick ideas...

With summer in full swing, chances are you have a vacation on the horizon. If it involves a trip to the tropics, you may want to read on. The World Health Organization issued new guidelines for the mosquito-borne Zika Virus earlier this month. According to the latest data, the virus is...

This month marks the beginning of a new decade for our small health care practice. It was born 10 years ago from the genuine idea of care and respect for women. Despite the changing of our name, we will continue to live out that brand promise everyday. In 2006, we...

This year marks the 10th anniversary for  Isis Women’s Health Care but instead of hoisting celebration banners we are taking down the namesake that proudly delivered thousands of Americans. Thankfully we are not closing our doors but we are opening a new chapter. “Isis” is the name we carefully selected over ten...

The numbers are in and North Fulton Hospital has the lowest c-section rate in Georgia at 11.7%, well below the state average of 23.9%! Released by the Leapfrog Group, the standardized rate list compares hospitals across the country choosing to respond. Nile Obgyn in Alpharetta/Roswell and Johns Creek is proud...

Pregnancy is exciting. People celebrate every milestone; positive pregnancy test, first ultrasound, gender announcement, baby showers, baby bumps, delivery, etc… But then what? The baby comes, the onslaught of people come and go and they take your precious sleep with them. Then you’re left holding a baby, tired and fat....

After trying various methods to choose the sex of our baby, we were blessed with a girl.   After eight months of plotting, 39 weeks of planning, and three hours of labor, my husband and I got the baby we originally wanted. Meanwhile, I learned a lot more about the...

While attempting to pack only the essentials in my bag for the hospital, I realized that I was carrying a lot of unnecessary baggage that I needed to shed – and fast! I didn’t remember what to pack in my hospital bag so I ‘googled’ it. Candles, incense, family photos,...

I’ve been getting the question quite a bit. “Are you still working out?” “Are you still doing that Crossfit stuff?” I used to sugarcoat my answer. “Well, you know, just a little.” Meanwhile my friends would be snickering behind my back calling attention to my obvious lie. In the beginning...

In our quest to have a third baby, I went overboard with trying to have a girl. It’s been a much longer process then I had anticipated since my last two pregnancies came so quickly. Factor in age and trying to “rig the system” for nearly a year-long journey. If...

In our quest to have a third baby, I went overboard with trying to have a girl. It’s been a much longer process then I had anticipated since my last two pregnancies came so quickly. Factor in age and trying to “rig the system” for nearly a year-long journey. It’s...

It might be interesting to consider using the Chinese Lunar Calendar as an additional method of gender selection. How does it work? Can it work for me?  I told my girlfriend that I wasn’t going to try to conceive this month. She, of course, asked why. “Because according to the...

My modified process of gender selection isn’t as easy as I thought it would be. I figured I’d do some research then have a little fun. Oops – this is way more complicated then I anticipated. Find out what we did this time around that had my husband exhausted! In...

Ann Romney gave the speech of her life at the Republican National Convention. You know what stuck with me? The fact that they have five boys. FIVE boys. Of all the statistics thrown around during the RNC, my brain kept tossing that nice little figure back and forth. Clearly they...

It’s not really a secret. Dr. Frederick and I are going to try for a third baby. We have been blessed with two ridiculously active boys who are also caring, kind and a riot to be around. So the discussion came up to try and add one more to the...

I recently heard some great feedback from the midwives, Kim and Sherry, regarding the Atlanta Midwifery collaborative. For those of you that may not be familiar with the name, Atlanta Midwifery is a group compiled of the midwives practicing at North Fulton Hospital. They see patients at different offices in the area...

Were you excited when you found out your baby was head down and not breech? You most certainly had a reason to be happy now that you know you will less likely need a c-section. Unfortunately, most care providers do not inform you about ALL that is going on with...

Pregnant women watch what they put in their bodies. There are several restrictions including, refraining from smoking, drinking alcohol, eating sushi and limiting caffeine. Along those same lines, some expecting women feel as though they shouldn’t get any immunizations for fear of hurting their baby or making them sick. As...

As the new face of health care continues to evolve, several medical institutes and hospitals have begun to notice a significant shift in where many patients are electing to have their medical procedures performed. It is reported that the number of office-based procedures has grown from 5 to 10 million...

As parents of pre-teen children are preparing to get their kids off to school, they are not thinking about another vaccine. As it turns out, however, this is the exact time that we should look at one more – the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Now prepare yourself, this is a...

The new guidelines released by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) have resulted in our office getting quite a few calls from women asking if we do VBAC’s. I am happy to say, “Yes, we offer VBAC’s.” It’s been a part of my personal philosophy for many years;...

After calming the fears of so many soon-to-be mothers, I realized those who think through these basic points tend to be more relaxed and thus have better births. Interested? For some, pregnancy can be one of the most exciting nine months of their lives. For others, it can be confusing...

Eat More, Drink More, Lose More Weight. There is no disputing the fact that exercise is important in any weight loss goal. However, what is often overlooked but crucial is diet – and not in the traditional sense of the word. Proper nutrition is THE most important step in any successful weight loss program. There are many variations of exercise which work...

My office manager excitedly brought something to my attention a few months ago. She said my schedule was booked about a month out. That’s the goal in a medical practice, right? To be busy with a schedule full of patients each time you’re in the office. I suppose but there...

NILE OB/GYN is now offering H1N1 shots to the public! All guests welcome starting at the age of 4. Vaccines begin at 8:30am and the last one is administered at 3:30pm. The office is closed from 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch. Cost is $20 cash or check.

(All provided information below has been quoted directly from a combination of medical websites) My wife came to me the other day and asked if she would invite her team from work over to our house for dinner. I knew something about her request smelled funny. Usually, she simply tells me her...

If you have been in the office lately, you may already know that the website isn’t the only thing that has changed. How do you like the new website? We had the previous site since I started seeing patients at NILE in 2007 and like any outfit, sometimes it’s just...