Maintaining excellent health and wellness before, during, and after pregnancy is the key to reducing your risk of complications. Lonnie Morris, CNM, ND, FACNM and Kate Keller, MSN, CNM and the team at The Childbirth and Women’s Wellness Center in Clifton, New Jersey, offer comprehensive well-woman exams to evaluate your health and treat women’s health concerns. Call the office to schedule a well-woman exam or book an appointment online today.
A well-woman exam, or OB/GYN checkup, at The Childbirth and Women’s Wellness Center, is one of the most important services available to ensure you stay healthy and treat medical conditions before they become serious.
Compassionate nurse midwives provide the complete scope of gynecological services for women of all ages, including:
They get to know each patient, listen to them, and maintain ongoing relationships throughout the years to help women maintain exceptional health and wellness.
During well-woman exams at The Childbirth and Women’s Wellness Center, your provider completes the following:
Your family medicine specialist checks your weight, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs. They ask questions about your medical history, including medications you may take, past diagnoses, and symptoms you might have.
During the physical exam portion of the visit, your midwife examines your eyes, ears, throat, breathing, heartbeat, and reflexes. They complete a pelvic exam to evaluate your reproductive organs. Your specialist inserts a speculum into your vagina and evaluates your cervix and other tissues. They may take a tissue sample during a Pap test to screen for signs of cervical cancer.
During a breast exam, your nurse-midwife checks for lumps and abnormal-looking breast tissue. They may recommend you undergo a mammogram to get an in-depth analysis of your breast tissue.
If you require treatment for any reason, your nurse-midwife discusses treatment options with you that might include medications, minor medical procedures, or further diagnostic testing. Your midwife can refer you to specialists as needed if you have a serious medical problem or OB/GYN-related complication.
As a rule, schedule a wellness exam every year or if you experience new or unusual symptoms. Your midwife may recommend more frequent visits if you have a chronic disease or other medical problem.
If you're due for an annual well-woman exam, call The Childbirth and Women’s Wellness Center office or schedule an appointment online today.
