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Midwife in the Making: What’s a Catheter Cervical Ripening Balloon?

The Midwife in the Making was a blog written by Jennifer Walker, CNM while she was a Nurse Midwife graduate student at Frontier Nursing University, completing her clinical rotation with Covington Women’s Health Specialists and Piedmont Newton Women’s […]

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Stop the Doomscroll: How to Take Care of Your Online Mental Health

If you’ve lately found yourself experiencing a “tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening, or depressing,” (as Health magazine describes), likely you’re participating in some […]

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Four Ways Alcohol Can Affect Your Long-Term Health

Women today juggle careers, caregiving, relationships, and countless daily responsibilities — and for many, alcohol has become a common way to unwind. In recent years, studies have shown that women are drinking at rates similar […]

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What Should You Know About Endometriosis During Pregnancy?

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. It affects 6-10%  of women in the United States, can cause severe menstrual pain, and may make conception or pregnancy difficult. […]

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A Brief History of Gynecology and Its Impacts In Today’s World

At Covington Women’s Health Specialists, we share valuable knowledge about pregnancy, maternity, delivery, and other women’s health issues with our patients. So, for Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look back at some highlights from […]

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How to Give Love to Yourself to Celebrate National Self-Check Month

February is often seen as the month of loving others, but you can love yourself too during National Self-Check Month! “Through . . .  self-checks, and wellness care, people can help reduce the odds of […]

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Infections to Look Out for While You are Pregnant…and How to Prevent Them

You may well know February as the month we celebrate Black History, Chinese New Year, and Valentine’s Day, but were you aware it’s also Prenatal Infection Prevention Month? Prenatal infections consist of both bacterial and […]

Covington Women’s Health Specialists Awarded Best of Newton 2022

We are proud to announce that Covington Women’s Health Specialists was voted the Best Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2022 Best of Newton Award for the sixth year in a row!  Every year, Newton County residents […]

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What the Bumps on Your Vulva Could Mean

Finding new bumps anywhere on your body can be concerning, especially if they show up on your genitals. While you shouldn’t hesitate to schedule an appointment if  you discover something unfamiliar around your vulva, here […]

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Nervous About Pap Smears? Read This First

Pap smears are a routine aspect of gynecological care. But if you’ve never had one before, it’s normal to be a bit nervous. Here’s what to expect to quell any fears you may have. What […]