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Why Your Gynecologist Wants To See You Every Year

For many women, going to the gynecologist is not high on their to-do list. Fortunately, millions of women are healthy and have no issues with their menstrual cycles or reproductive health. That’s great news! Still, your gynecologist would like to see you at least once every year, and for good reasons. The chances for issues...

An Overview of Tests to Expect During Pregnancy
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An Overview of Tests to Expect During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a wondrous time in the life of a woman. For 40 weeks on average, a woman’s body when pregnant will go through a number of changes that culminate in the delivery of another human being. It is amazing how human life develops and equally amazing what the human body can do to accommodate...

What Is An OBGYN?
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What Is An OBGYN?

Ask many people what an OBGYN is and you are likely to get general answers like, “baby doctor” or “women’s doctor”. While it is true that OBGYN’s care for pregnant women, and in fact, women in general, the role of an OBGYN is much more complex than that. The highly trained and knowledgeable staff at...

Tips for a Comfortable Pregnancy During the Summer Season
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Tips for a Comfortable Pregnancy During the Summer Season

If you are expecting a child, you have probably heard horror stories from well-meaning friends and family about being pregnant during the hot summer months. While summer weather can present unique challenges for the pregnant woman, there are some ways to combat the heat. At Fayetteville Woman’s Care, our goal is to do our part...

How To Prepare For Your Well Woman Exam
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How To Prepare For Your Well Woman Exam

Every woman should be seeing her gynecologist on a regular basis and for good reason. There are so many pros to making and keeping an appointment for your well woman exam. Besides having regular cervical and breast exams done, your well woman exam is the perfect chance to talk with your doctor about any questions...

What to Expect at Your OBGYN Clinic
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What to Expect at Your OBGYN Clinic

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that young women begin regular gynecology appointments when they become sexually active, if not sooner. For many women, the first time they step foot in an OBGYN clinic is because of a positive pregnancy test. Regardless of when you first come into the OBGYN clinic at Fayetteville...

We Are Expanding!
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We Are Expanding!

Fayetteville Woman’s Care is pleased to announce the opening of a new location in Lumberton. Beginning April 2, our physicians will see patients at the Cape Fear Valley Consultation Center located at 588 Bailey Rd Ste D, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We are excited to be able to offer the citizens of Robeson...

Meet Our Newest Physician
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Meet Our Newest Physician

Dr. Wilfredo Rodriguez-Falcon, MD is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico. He arrived to Fayetteville, NC in 2001, by way of the Army. A graduate of Ponce School of Medicine; he completed his military residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madigan Army Medical Center in Fort Lewis , Washington. After graduating he served the...

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What You Should Know Before Your First Gynecology Exam

For many young women, the idea of their first gynecology exam can be intimidating. Usually a gynecologist will recommend that you at least begin seeing them for gynecology exams once you become sexually active, and widely accepted medical guidelines say that women should begin having a pap smear test done starting at age 21, and...

Five Tips For A Good Night’s Rest While Pregnant
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Five Tips For A Good Night’s Rest While Pregnant

It is a tale as old as time. Pregnant women throughout all of history have found themselves restless and uncomfortable when trying to sleep, especially in the last trimester when their abdomen grows and presents challenges, like sleep positions, active babies in utero, indigestion and more. There is good news for the pregnant woman! Here...