Learn the signs and symptoms of labor, so you’re ready to head to the hospital and meet your baby. It’s almost the end of the episode. The friends have all made it through the funny argument and everything is back to normal. Out of frame, the pregnant friend says, “Guys? Guys?” and they all turn […]
What you didn’t know about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can be an appealing choice for mothers worldwide, and it’s a wonderful way for babies to get ideal nutrition, not to mention colostrum to help kickstart a baby’s digestive system. Breast milk is loaded with antibodies and contains everything a baby needs for his first six months. Breastfeeding […]
Know the Signs of Preeclampsia and Treatment Options Preeclampsia affects upwards of eight percent of pregnancies and is something doctors monitor pregnant women closely for. If not treated quickly, preeclampsia can cause severe complications for the mother, including renal failure, liver failure and cardiovascular problems. In most severe form, preeclampsia can lead to eclampsia, at […]
What is a Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is made up of muscles that are located at the bottom of your pelvis. These voluntary muscles support your bladder and other organs, as well as help control urination, defecation, and intercourse. These muscles can weaken or overly tighten due to childbirth, age, disuse, or disease. This […]
Advanced Women’s Healthcare proudly announces that one of our very own has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas for 2017. Dr. Amy Sigman was chosen as one of the Best Doctors in Dallas for Gynecology-Obstetrics. In private practice since 1999, Dr. Sigman was the first female doctor to join Advanced Women’s […]
It is with great pride that we announce two of our very own physicians have been honored with DFW Child’s 2017 Mom-Approved Doctor award. Dr. Amy Sigman and Dr. Michelle Heintges, of Advanced Women’s Healthcare, have been selected by local moms in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as some of their favorite physicians. A Mom-Approved Doctor […]
Endometriosis is the leading cause of infertility. It is estimated to occur in 10% of women and may be seen in families. It occurs when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows in places it is not suppose to be. It grows between the bladder and the uterus, the rectum and the uterus, on ovaries […]