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SouthCoast Health Nurse Practitioner Lactation Specialist answers breastfeeding questions

Saturday, August 7th, 2021

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According to the American Academy Pediatrics Journal, while many mothers initiate breastfeeding, only 29 percent of babies are breastfed during their first 12 months.

Learn more here. 

Breastfeeding can be hard, especially for new mothers. Pair that with the fact that it can often be difficult to find trusted information and medical professionals to aid in the process, it’s no wonder many moms turn to formula.

SouthCoast Health’s Nurse Practitioner Lactation Specialist Haley Dickerson in Savannah wants to change that.

To help guide mothers who are considering breastfeeding, Dickerson answers a few commonly asked breastfeeding questions here.

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(PreK- 6th grade Savannah schools ) Open House @ Advanced Academics in Pooler

Tuesday, July 13th, 2021

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Come see all that Advanced Academics in Pooler  has to offer your child at an open house at noon on Sat. July 24 2021.

Advanced Academics is a microschool, which does mean a small campus, but also means that Advanced Academics can customize education for each child. Face-to-face customized learning on a small campus provides an enriched learning environment.

Learn more here.

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email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com
912-348-2017
405 Hwy 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322

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SouthCoast Health Nurse Practitioner Lactation Specialist answers breastfeeding questions

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020

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According to the American Academy Pediatrics Journal, while many mothers initiate breastfeeding, only 29 percent of babies are breastfed during their first 12 months.

Breastfeeding can be hard, especially for new mothers. Pair that with the fact that it can often be difficult to find trusted information and medical professionals to aid in the process, it’s no wonder many moms turn to formula.

SouthCoast Health’s Nurse Practitioner Lactation Specialist Haley Dickerson in Savannah wants to change that.

To help guide mothers who are considering breastfeeding, Dickerson answers a few commonly asked breastfeeding questions here.

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5 Key Health Tips for Women from SouthCoast Health, Savannah

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

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SouthCoast Health medical experts share Five Key Health Tips for Women on National Women’s Health and Fitness Day here.

As women, we need to focus on our physical health, particularly as we reach our 40’s and 50’s. Often, at that time in many our lives, we are so focused on the health of those around us. But in addition to managing the health of our kids and partner, it’s important for us to remember to take care of ourselves as well.

Check out the five key health tips for women here. 

About SouthCoast Health

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Hinesville.

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SouthCoast Health: Five Key Health Tips for Women

Thursday, May 16th, 2019

Focus on your health, ladies, especially as you reach your 40s and 50s.

All too often, we focus more on the health of those around us. But we need to remember to take care of ourselves as well.

To help the women in our community refocus on their own health, SouthCoast Health is sharing five key health reminders to keep you on the path towards total wellness. See them here. 

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(Savannah OB-GYNs) SouthCoast Health’s Timeline of Women’s Health

Thursday, March 14th, 2019

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SouthCoast Health in Savannah showcases just how much growth has happened in a short period of time when it comes to women’s health.

See the timelime of some of the biggest advancements in women’s health to date here.

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor, ob-gyn or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

If you have any additional questions or want to learn more, click here to schedule an appointment or call 912-691-3600.

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Savannah OB/GYN: Planning for a health pregnancy

Monday, January 28th, 2019

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Below is a guest post “Get Ready for a Healthy Pregnancy” by Dr. Stephanie Tootle, an OB/GYN who sees patients at Memorial Health University Physicians | Women’s Care Islands.

To book an appointment with her or any of Memorial Health OB/GYNs, visit MemorialHealthDoctors.com.

When you’re trying to conceive, much of the focus is understandably on tracking when you’re ovulating and when to have sex. While these things are important for a successful pregnancy, there are other factors that can optimize fertility while also preparing you and your partner for growing a family.

Before conceiving, commit to improving your health in these areas:

1. Quit smoking

Both partners – but especially mom – should quit smoking. Smoking during pregnancy can lead to all sorts of problems for your child, like low birthweight, preterm delivery, lung conditions, asthma, learning disabilities, physical development issues and even death. And still, 12 to 20 percent of pregnant women smoke, according to the American Pregnancy Association, and more than 1,000 babies die every year in the US because their mothers smoked during pregnancy.

Smoking can also cause problems for fertility. Women who smoke are more likely to be infertile, and some studies show that men who smoke have poorer sperm quality than men who don’t.

2. Cut back on alcohol

Drinking during pregnancy can cause many issues, like miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal alcohol syndrome and physical, intellectual, behavioral or learning disabilities. It’s smart to cut back even when you’re trying to conceive.

The first few weeks of pregnancy (yes, even those four to six weeks you may not know you’re pregnant) are crucial for a baby’s development. With so much of the development happening, it’s no surprise that alcohol can interfere.

3. Reduce your caffeine intake

Some caffeine during pregnancy is OK, but if you’re a three-cups-of-coffee kind of person, you’ll want to cut back. Experts recommend consuming less than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day when you’re pregnant or trying to conceive, which is about one 12-ounce cup of coffee.

A small study published in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Fertility and Sterility journal studied 344 couples and concluded that women who had more than two caffeinated drinks per day while pregnant had a 74-percent higher risk of miscarriage than those who drank less caffeine. And, when their significant others had more than two caffeinated drinks per day, there was also an increased risk of miscarriage.

4. Maintain a healthy weight and evaluate your exercise plan

Keeping your weight and exercise regimen in check is great for your overall health, but it’s especially important if you want to start a family.

While it’s important to find a workout routine that works for you, don’t work out too hard. That’s because there may be a relationship between strenuous exercise and ovulation issues. On the flip side, too little exercise may be associated with obesity, which may cause anovulation (a menstrual cycle without ovulation) and, according to one study, may double the time it takes to conceive.

The bottom line? Exercise and weight recommendations vary from person to person. Talk with your doctor about what’s best for you and your partner.

5. Start taking a prenatal supplement

Taking prenatal vitamins is a must during pregnancy, but you’ll want to consider getting a head start. Taking at least 400 mcg of folic acid daily, a main ingredient in all prenatal vitamins, can help lower the risk of neural tube defects in babies when women take them before conception. It’s best to start taking them at least one month before trying to conceive.

6. Ensure you’re up to date with all of your screenings and vaccinations

You and your significant other should be up to date on health screenings and checkups. You should also schedule a preconception exam with your OB/GYN, who can evaluate test results and answer any questions you might have about conception.

Also, it’s important that your doctors check to see if you’ve had tuberculosis or if you’re a carrier for some genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell disease. These conditions can contribute to pregnancy complications and may even prevent you from getting pregnant.

Remember that the road to conception may be long and sometimes rocky, but starting a family can be exciting and extremely rewarding. While easier said than done, try to be patient and savor the time with your significant other.

Dr. Stephanie Tootle is an OB/GYN who sees patients at Memorial Health University Physicians | Women’s Care Islands.

To book an appointment with her or any of our OB/GYNs, go to MemorialHealthDoctors.com.

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SouthCoast Health patients’ breast cancer success stories

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

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When Darkus Jenkins noticed a lump in her breast, she was a 36-year-old chemistry professor at Savannah State University who had just stopped breastfeeding her 11-month-old daughter.

The young mother learned she had triple negative breast cancer.

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Dr. Elizabeth McIntosh, Jenkins’ OB-GYN, and breast cancer specialist and surgeon, Dr. Christa Jillard – both of SouthCoast Health in Savannah & the Lowcountry – helped Jenkin’s combat her aggressive cancer.

Read this Savannah mother’s complete breast cancer success story here. 

Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, an ObGyn or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Hinesville.

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(Savannah obstetricians, gynecologists) SouthCoast Health Welcomes Dr. Sarah Jarrell

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017

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SouthCoast Health is excited for Sarah C. Jarrell, M.D. to join the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.

She will practice at the Candler Hospital Campus location. Dr. Jarrell is passionate for women’s health. Read more here about Dr. Jarrell’s interest in this field and why she followed many of her family members’ footsteps to work in the medical field.

To make an appointment with her, call 912-3554427 or click here.

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New Pooler OB/GYN offers free pregnancy guide for new patients

Tuesday, August 11th, 2015

Memorial Health OB/GYN PoolerSusan C. Mobley, M.D., is the newest OB/GYN to join Memorial Health University Physicians – Provident OB/GYN Associates in Pooler.

Dr. Mobley is now accepting new patients at the office located in the Mulberry Office Park (101 West Mulberry Boulevard, Suite 100, across from Cheddar’s).

Susan Mobley OB/GYN Pooler Provident Memorial HealthFor a limited time, her new OB patients will receive a free copy of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, the New York Times bestseller that has become the “pregnancy bible” for women everywhere.

Dr. Mobley is a Savannah native and avid Georgia Bulldog. She earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. After completing her OB/GYN residency at Memorial University Medical Center, she joined Provident OB/GYN Associates.

To make an appointment with Dr. Mobley, call 912-350-5937. Learn more at providentobgyn.memorialhealth.com.

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Now open in Pooler: Provident OB/GYN Associates and Adult and pediatric outpatient services

Friday, January 23rd, 2015

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If weight loss is one of your goals for the new year, get off to a good start with a complete physical and physician consultation with Elena Pimanova, M.D., at Memorial Health University Physicians (MHUP) – Memorial Medical Associates at Pooler.

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Elena Pimanova, M.D.

Meet Dr. Pimanova, as well as the physicians at Provident OB/GYN Associates – Pooler, at an open house on Tuesday, February 3, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at their new office in the Mulberry Office Park (101 West Mulberry Boulevard, Suite 100).

For more information, call 912-350-6000.

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Recover Close to Home at The Rehabilitation Institute in Pooler

Recovering from serious illness or injury is more convenient than ever at The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center’s new Pooler office for outpatient adult and pediatric services.

Meet the team and tour the facility at an open house on Tuesday, February 3, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The office is located at 101 West Mulberry Boulevard, Suite 210.

To learn more call 912-273-1000.

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