🤰🏿 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Each year in the U.S., hundreds die from pregnancy-related causes and thousands face serious complications. Over 80% of these deaths are preventable. Early warning signs, timely care, and respectful treatment can save lives. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than White women. This disparity is driven by unequal healthcare quality, chronic conditions, and social factors that limit access to care. 💪 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 During Black Maternal Health Week, learn how you can support pregnant women in your life to reduce factors that contribute to pregnancy-related complications and death. • Speak up if something feels off. • Know urgent maternal warning signs (e.g., severe headache, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding) and get care fast. • Share pregnancy history at all medical visits for up to a year postpartum. • Stay connected to healthcare and support systems throughout pregnancy and after. 👩‍⚕️ 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗡 • Ask questions to understand patients and their lives. • Educate patients and their support systems on urgent maternal warning signs. • Help manage chronic or pregnancy-related conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or depression. • Listen and respond to patient concerns. • Deliver respectful, high-quality care to all. 🏥 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗡 • Standardize emergency response and care coordination. • Enhance quality prenatal and postpartum care. • Train all providers to ask about recent pregnancy history. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/womens-health/features/maternal-mortality.html #OBGYN #PrivatePractice #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

📣 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡, 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗦 𝗨𝗦𝗨𝗔𝗟 Dear Patients, We are pleased to announce that, beginning March 29, 2025, our clinic will resume normal operations. With our partnership with TechCore for IT solutions, our Patient Portal has been fully restored, allowing both existing and new patients to schedule appointments as usual. We sincerely appreciate your patience and support during this transition. We look forward to welcoming you back to our newly renovated clinic and reestablished Patient Portal on March 29, 2025. You may book an appointment through our patient portal: https://discord.gg/Uva3GPjzsh Thank you for being patient with us throughout this process. #BetterCareForYou #CattaneoWomensHealth #PrivatePractice #OBGYN

📢 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 Dear Patients, Our clinic will be temporarily closed from𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 to 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, as we undergo a complete interior renovation. In addition to upgrading our facility, we are also partnering with a new IT solutions company to bring back our Patient Portal, which means we will be accepting new patients as well. This renovation includes exam rooms, the mammography unit, birthing suite, scrub and operating room, as well as our entire clinic and employee offices. While much of our office space is already updated, we need these four days to fully renovate patient areas, implement new software, upgrade computers and equipment, and make many other improvements! We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you back to an improved clinic soon, on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 💚 #PrivatePractice #BetterCareForYou #CattaneoWomensHealth #OBGYN

♀️ 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡'𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 💐 Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and well-being of women everywhere! Tag an amazing woman in your life and celebrate her! 💖 A special thank you to the incredible women of 𝗟𝗦𝗙𝗗, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲, 𝗟𝗦𝗣𝗗, 𝗟𝗦𝗦𝗗, 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗥, and 𝗣𝗛𝗠𝗖 — your dedication and hard work inspire us all. Together, we prove that women are strong, capable, and unstoppable! 🚀✨ At Cattaneo Women's Health, we are here for you 24/7, empowering women — one health check at a time, just like our motto says! 💕 Let’s continue to support and uplift each other today and every day. #InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerWomen #WomensHealth #StrongerTogether #Medical #OBGYN #PrivatePractice

💛 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, yet many suffer in silence. This condition occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing severe pain, heavy periods, and even fertility challenges. At Cattaneo Women's Health, we believe that awareness is the first step to better care. If you experience symptoms like intense cramps, chronic pelvic pain, or difficulty conceiving, don’t ignore them—help is available! 😷 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 🔸 Severe Menstrual Cramps 🔸 Chronic Pelvic Pain 🔸 Heavy or Irregular Periods 🔸 Fatigue 🔸 Difficulty Getting Pregnant 🌻 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗨𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀 ✔ Listen to Your Body ✔ Maintain a Balanced Diet ✔ Manage Stress ✔ Regular Check-Ups ❗𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 Endometriosis can often be mistaken for other conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis and prolonged suffering. If you experience any of the following, don’t ignore the signs — seek medical help: 🔴 Severe menstrual cramps that disrupt daily life 🔴 Chronic pelvic pain before, during, or after periods 🔴 Pain during or after intercourse 🔴 Heavy or irregular periods 🔴 Painful bowel movements or urination during menstruation 🔴 Severe bloating 🔴 Unexplained infertility 💛 Endometriosis is real, painful, and treatable. You are not alone, and help is available! #PrivatePractice #EndometriosisMonth #OBGYN #Health #Medical

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 🩺 🤔 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The primary cause of cervical cancer is a persistent infection with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection. ❤️‍🩹 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 • In the early stages, cervical cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms. • Unusual vaginal bleeding (e.g., after sex, between periods, or post-menopause). • Pain during sexual intercourse. • Vaginal discharge with an unusual odor or appearance. • Pelvic pain or discomfort. 🩻 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 • Pap Smear Test • HPV Test • Colposcopy • Biopsy • Well-Woman Exam ⚕️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 • HPV Vaccination • Regular Screenings • Safe Sexual Practices https://whotube.great-site.net/watch/cervical-cancer-awareness-month-january-2025_XZTtSFXB5ELTL7R.html #CervicalCancerAwareness #PrivatePractice #CattaneoOBGYN

⚕️ 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 Raises awareness about bladder health issues, such as incontinence, infections, and bladder cancer. It promotes early diagnosis, prevention strategies, and healthy habits for maintaining a well-functioning bladder. 😷 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 1. Blood in urine 2. Frequent urination or urge to urinate without results 3. Pain or burning during urination 4. Lower back pain on one side 5. Pelvic pain 6. Feeling the need to urinate more often 🌻 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 1. Stay hydrated 2. Limit irritants: (caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, and acidic foods that can irritate the bladder) 3. Don’t hold urine too long 4. Maintain a healthy weight 5. Avoid smoking 6. Prevent UTIs: Practice good hygiene and urinate after sexual activity to help avoid urinary tract infections. ❗𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 Seek medical help if you notice blood in your urine, even without pain, as this can signal a serious issue. Frequent or painful urination that interferes with daily activities, pain in the lower abdomen or back, or difficulty emptying your bladder could indicate bladder problems that need attention. Persistent UTIs or a weak urine stream are also worth discussing with a healthcare provider, as they may point to underlying conditions like infections, stones, or even cancer. Early evaluation is key for effective treatment. #PrivatePractice #BladderHealthMonth #OBGYN #Health #Medical

🔆 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗘𝗥 ! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzVknIXSed8CBjoch-SiU6PJ9MwUaiM3L7tAp3Y8slD2m1kA/viewform #CattaneoWomensHealth #Medical #PrivatePractice #MedicalJobs

🏥 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵! (Re-Post) We're hiring to multiple positions! ( https://www.cattaneowomenshealth.com/career ) • Registered Nurse • Nurse Practitioner • Physician's Assistant • Certified Nursing Assistant or LPN + ULSA INTERNSHIPS! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/URHZjXo3VXA #ULSA #Internships #WomensHealth #PrivatePractice #DrCattaneo #Hiring

🏥 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘/𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦 ! If you're considering transferring to our clinic or changing healthcare providers, don't forget to request a Medical Release (or Transfer) Form from your current physician. This legally binding waiver ensures the smooth transition of your medical records, guaranteeing continuity of care. For your convenience, you can fill out the form directly through our website. https://www.cattaneowomenshealth.com/services-booking/medical-records-release #OBGYN #WomensHealth #PrivatePractice #Medical