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    Riverside Women's Health

    Our Mission

    From routine visits to complex procedures, we meet the changing needs of women throughout every life stage. Whether you’re having a baby, going through menopause, managing your risk of heart disease or facing cancer, we provide nationally-acclaimed care and fast access to Riverside physician specialists. Our Woman and Infant Care floor is home to the Peninsula’s only neonatal intensive care unit, and we're the Peninsula's only location for specialized robotic-assisted, minimally-invasive surgery for female cancers.

    Associated Groups:

    • Riverside Hampton Roads Eye Associates
    • Riverside Endocrinology and Diabetes
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    Links:

    • Riverside Health System
    • Riverside Breast Cancer Care
    • Riverside Urinary Incontinence Care
    • Birthing and Family Health Services
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    Associated Groups

      • Riverside Hampton Roads Eye Associates
      • Riverside Endocrinology and Diabetes
      • Riverside Age Related Services
      • Riverside Heart and Vascular Center
      • Riverside Center for Neurosciences
      • Riverside Health System
      • Riverside Primary Care Physicians
      • Riverside Surgery Center
      • Riverside Emergency and Trauma Center
      • Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center
      • Riverside Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
      • Riverside Urology
      • Riverside Behavioral Health
      • Riverside Ear, Nose and Throat
      • Riverside Cancer Care Center
      • Riverside Gastroenterology

      Riverside Women's Health's contact info

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      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this directory. However some changes may occur between updates. Please check with your provider to ensure that he or she participates in your health plan.

      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?

        Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Prog...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        How is gestational diabetes diagnosed?

        Your health care team will check your blood glucose level. Depending on your risk and your test results, you may have one or more of the following tests: Fasting blood glucose or random blood gluc...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        How does preeclampsia affect women during pregnancy?

        Preeclampsia (pree-ee-CLAMP-see-uh) – A condition starting after 20 weeks of pregnancy that causes high blood pressure and problems with the kidneys and other organs. Also called toxemia.&nbs...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What is caesarean birth?

        Cesarean delivery, also called c-section, is surgery to deliver a baby. The baby is taken out through the mother's abdomen. Most cesarean births result in healthy babies and mothers. But c-section ...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        How does gestational diabetes affect women during pregnancy?

        Gestational diabetes – Too high blood sugar levels during pregnancyUsually, there are no symptoms. Sometimes, extreme thirst, hunger, or fatigueScreening test shows high blood sugar levelsMos...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What is a multiple gestational pregnancy?

        Years ago, most twins came as a surprise. Now, thanks to advances in prenatal care, most women learn about a multiple pregnancy early. You might suspect you are pregnant with multiples if you have ...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What is premature menopause?

        Menopause is called "premature" if it happens at or before the age of 40. For some women, it happens naturally. This could be due to family history of premature menopause. For other women, it is br...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What is postmenopause?

        Postmenopause is the term for all the years beyond menopause. It begins after you have not had a period for 12 months in a row, whether your menopause was natural or brought on by treatment for a c...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What kind of healthcare providers care for women during pregnancy?

        Health care providers that care for women during pregnancy include:Obstetricians (OB) are medical doctors who specialize in the care of pregnant women and in delivering babies. OBs also have specia...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Nov 07, 2019

        What is my ideal caloric intake when I'm pregnant?

        Your calorie needs will depend on your weight gain goals. Most women need 300 calories a day more during at least the last 6 months of pregnancy than they do pre-pregnancy. Keep in mind that not al...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What is false labor?

        Many women, especially first-time mothers-to-be, think they are in labor when they are not. This is called false labor. "Practice" contractions called Braxton Hicks contractions are commo...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Jun 06, 2019

        How will I know when my water breaks?

        It is not always easy to know. If your water breaks, it could be a gush or a slow trickle of amniotic (AM-nee-OT-ihk) fluid. Rupture of membranes is the medical term for your water breaking. Let yo...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        How often should I get a Pap test?

        The United States Preventive Services Task force and the American Cancer Society recommend the following: You should start cervical cancer tests at age 21. Women between ages 21 and 29 should have...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Apr 09, 2019

        Why is prenatal care important?

        During the first prenatal visit, you can expect your doctor to: Ask about your health history including diseases, operations or prior pregnancies. Ask about your family's health history. D...

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      • Riverside Women's Health
        Riverside Women's Health has answered a question
        On Apr 09, 2019

        What are the treatment options for infertility in women?

        Infertility can be treated with medicine, surgery, artificial insemination, or assisted reproductive technology. Many times these treatments are combined. In most cases infertility is treated with ...

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