VBACs are Here
Labor and Delivery is now open at Medical City Frisco. We are excited about the facilities, the staff, and our ability to resume offering opportunities to VBAC to more patients….
5 Benefits of Using Nitrous Oxide for Pain Relief During Labor
Nitrous oxide (N2O, commonly known as laughing gas) is already used as a labor analgesic in many Western countries, but it is infrequently used in the United States as an…
Making Heads or Tails of Genetic Screening (Part 1)
Choosing whether to perform chromosome abnormality screening during early pregnancy can be a challenging decision for some parents. The question of how the tests will be done is also another…
Natural Childbirth Classes
Childbirth is a beautiful process and taking a class to prepare you for it is always a good decision. Childbirth education began over 40 years ago to show mothers that…
How to Have a Natural Childbirth in a Hospital
Research about Natural Childbirth Doing your own research will help give you an insight as to what the process is all about. Read as much as you can about it…
How to Give Birth Naturally Without Pain
Opting for natural childbirth is a huge decision that requires a well thought out birth plan and a good support system. If you and your OB-GYN have determined that you…
Vitamin D and Expectant Mothers
by: Hillary Jarnagin, MD Do I Really Need This Much Vitamin D? If you are among the expectant mothers in our practice, you may have been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency…
How Becoming a Patient Has Made Me a Better Provider
by: Hillary Jarnagin, MD I have been providing obstetrical care to patients for eight years but only recently became a parent myself. My husband and I welcomed the birth of our…
Over The Counter (OTC) Supplements in Pregnancy
All too often pregnant women who believe in “All Natural” supplements are coming to the office taking a slew of OTC supplements along with their “Natural” prenatal vitamins. Too name…
Four Ways to Have a Great Birth
Birth is one of those things that you can’t really control and it is a bit different for everyone. However, there are a few simple things you can do to…