Ward Off Vaginal Infections
Vaginal infections are one of the most common reasons that patients come to see me for an office visit. Here are some tips on keeping your vagina healthy and warding off those vaginal infections.
Category Archives: Stethoscopes and Strollers
Pregnancy and the Glucose Test
It seems that the glucose screening visit is the least favorite visit for most of my pregnant patients. Women often start their prenatal care dreading the glucose screening appointment. Some have heard stories from their girlfriends about how the drink tastes awful, others have a friend who had a bad “reaction” to the sugar and […]
Know the Facts: Breast Cancer
What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. The damaged cells can invade surrounding tissue, but with early detection and treatment, most people continue a normal life.
No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
It is that time of year again – FALL! My all-time favorite season! If you are like me, you are probably looking for some fun unique ways to create your pumpkins with the kids. Not looking forward to the mess of carving or your little ones are too young to participate in carving (or don’t […]
Gaining Weight Safely During Pregnancy
Eating a healthy, balanced diet will help your baby get the nutrients he or she needs and grow at a healthy rate. But how many extra calories do you really need?
7 Outdoor Activities to Prevent Summer "Brain Drain"
Worried your child will forget last year’s lessons during the months of fun in the sun? Relax! These outdoor activities will help stop the “summer slide” without ruining summer vacation.
Leslie's Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes
If you’re like me, summertime can be a very busy time of the year. Baseball games, swimming lessons, cookouts, vacations, family get-togethers, church activities and gardening (not to mention caring for my children and housework) consume a lot of my time outside of my job at the hospital.
Leslie Taggart's Favorite Summer Family Products
Now that school is out, summer has officially started at our house. My kids are so excited about getting outside and enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve had lately. Through the years I’ve found several baby and kid products that have made my life as a mom much easier during the busy summer months. We tend […]
Women's Health: The Smell Issue
Pharmacy shelves are lined with products encouraging us to keep our vaginas clean and pleasant-smelling. The truth is that most women’s natural scent is normal. Your vagina isn’t supposed to smell like the field of flowers pictured on the box of feminine deodorant spray.