The Truth Behind Postpartum Depression
Whether you think you might be going through postpartum depression (PPD) or are worried you might develop it in the future, it is important to understand the disorder to ensure the health of you, your baby and your family. Postpartum depression is relatively common,...
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Choosing Your First Gynecologist
What does OBGYN mean? The “OBs” are obstetricians, which are the people who provide prenatal care and deliver babies. The “GYNs” are gynecologists, which are physicians who can treat women’s health issues. “OB-GYNs” are the doctors that practice both obstetrics and...
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How Does Insurance & Billing Work at Mt. Auburn OBGYN?
Have questions about insurance and billing? We have answers. Payment for healthcare can seem complicated and confusing, but we broke down all of the jargon for you. Take a look at some of the most frequent questions we get asked and the steps involved in the billing...
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What Causes Hepatitis and How to Prevent Infection
What is Hepatitis? The word “hepatitis” just means inflammation of the liver, and it can be caused by a number of things: heavy alcohol consumption, certain medications and other conditions, but the most common type is viral hepatitis. There are three main kinds of...
read moreDr. Wendel Introduces the Family Birthing Center
Our new Family Birthing Center at The Christ Hospital Medical Center - Liberty Township has a lot to offer our patients. Dr. Wendel went on Facebook Live to chat about our new facility and how it can benefit the Greater Cincinnati area with its family-centered care...
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Mt. Auburn Marches for Babies
April is an exciting month for the doctors, nurses and office staff of Mt. Auburn OBGYN. We all work to raise donations and awareness for March for Babies around this time, because healthy babies are so important to us. If you aren’t sure about what this event tries...
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How You Can Face Infertility
Many of the conditions we discuss in our blog specifically affect women, but infertility does not discriminate. This disease of the reproductive system can impact men and women equally. In fact, one in six couples have difficulty conceiving, and we encourage both...
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Stopping Yeast Infections
The phrase yeast infection makes many women uncomfortable on its own, but we can assure you that having a discussion about it is much less irritating than the infection itself. That’s why we are here to help with info about causes, symptoms and prevention of vaginal...
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Irregular Periods: Causes and What to Do
Periods are supposed to be on a timely schedule, right? Not exactly. They come just about once a month for many, but there are several cases in which this isn’t true. Even for two women who are considered to have regular periods, their time between periods can vary by...
read morePeople of the Practice – Beth Senft
Beth Senft has been a registered nurse at Mt. Auburn OBGYN in Cincinnati for about four years. Her time at our practice is only a snippet of her 37 year career, but she has been an attentive, compassionate care taker. If you’ve made an appointment at our Mason office,...
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Mt. Auburn Expands Birthing Services at The Christ Hospital Medical Center – Liberty Township
The compassionate, patient-focused care of Mt. Auburn OBGYN is expanding further North in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Christ Hospital Medical Center – Liberty Township brings our labor and delivery services closer to residents of Northern Hamilton, Warren and...
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You’re Pregnant! What Tests Should You Expect?
The path to pregnancy is unique to each woman. Prenatal tests are also tailored to each of our patients. Health, age, ethnicity, medical conditions and family history are all factors that we take into account when considering prenatal tests. There are a variety of...
read moreDr. Roberts Answers Your Questions
There are plenty of women’s health topics that our patients are curious about, and Dr. Mable Moy Roberts went on Facebook Live to address some of the most popular ones. Whether you would like to know why a yearly check-up is important, which type of birth control you...
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Managing Pregnancy and Heart Disease
Heart disease is a concern on its own without worrying about the complications involved with pregnancy. If you have heart disease or are at risk, there are some precautions you should take before getting pregnant and during your pregnancy. The following...
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People of the Practice – Cindy Twehues
Cindy Twehues is a registered nurse and the clinical manager for the practice. In addition to her professional titles, you may hear her being called the “baby whisperer.” She’s often called in to find a “hiding” baby when a patient is having a non-stress test. What...
read morePreventing STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases passed from one person to another through intimate physical contact and sexual activity including vaginal, oral and anal sex. They can range from minor discomfort to life threatening, so it’s important to know what...
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Get Screened for Cervical Cancer
Early detection of cancer is so important in successfully treating the disease, and this is certainly true of cervical cancer. Detection can even find pre-cancers, so you get proper treatment to stop the cancer from forming in the first place. So, how can you start...
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New Year Pregnancy Prep
If you’ve decided that 2018 is your year to start trying to have a baby, there are a few pregnancy prep tips to remember! Parents.com published a great article that featured a checklist to read over before you decide to add a baby into your life. It covered three...
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Holiday Traditions From Around the Mt. Auburn Family
Pictured Clockwise: Amber King, Lisa Fisher, Ellen Nolen, Melodie Thiel, Nicole Baumann & Chelsea Saleh The holidays are a great time for festive songs, food and family, and we hope you’re enjoying all three this season. We surveyed our lovely staff to see how they...
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Finding Cuddly Companions for Sick Kids
Dr. Plecha works with an amazing, local non-profit that benefits children and animals. Read what she wrote about her experience with the organization, and find out how to support its mission. I work with Pets for Patients, which is a non-profit that rescues pets from...
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What the Survey Says
We truly appreciate all the patients, and families of patients, who have trusted our compassionate care for decades! You are at the center of all that we do, so we thank you for being so open and helpful in our recent survey. Now that the results are in, we’re excited...
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Know Your Health Heritage
Genetics can inform your doctors, including your OBGYN, about potential risks you could experience in the future.
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What is a Pap Smear?
Most women in their adult life have had numerous Pap smears. But, what is it? What does it do?
read morePeople of the Practice – Melodie Thiel
Melodie Thiel has been a registered for nurse for over fifty years! She’s enjoyed working at Mt. Auburn OBGYN since 1989. Melody’s secret to her satisfying career at Mt. Auburn is her co-workers. She says they are her favorite part about work, above all else. “I...
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Five Things to Know About Menopause
Average Age is 51 According to the Mayo Clinic, the average age for a woman to experience menopause is 51, but it can happen several years earlier or later. Most commonly, women experience menopause in their 40s or 50s. It’s a Point in Time A common misconception is...
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Employee Breakfast 2017
On October 18, 2017, Mt. Auburn celebrated the hard work and dedication of their employees at their annual appreciation breakfast at the Hyde Park Country Club.
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Screen Early, Screen Often and Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer
In the month of October, breast cancer comes to the forefront of national conversation. We want to take a moment to educate you on the risk factors, how to lower your risk and the best methods of screening and early detection to help you better understand the disease...
read morePeople of the Practice: Ruth Gildea
Ruth Gildea has been tasked to be the first person most patients meet as a nurse at our practice. What started as a part time job 31 years ago, has turned into the ultimate learning experience with the best co-workers. Day to day, Ruth triages patients’ phone calls,...
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What to Expect from your Yearly Checkup
Each year, there’s always a list of things you should do. Spring clean your house. Go to the dentist. Clean out your closet. Take a vacation. And, obviously, go to the gynecologist for your yearly checkup. There are multiple reasons why visiting the gynecologist is an...
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How to Find Ovarian Cancer Early
According to the American Cancer Society, it's difficult to accurately detect ovarian cancer, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. There are numerous ways to make detection more likely, including regular exams and recognizing high risk factors. Regular Exams...
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Selecting Birth Control That’s Right for You
You’re most likely familiar with “the pill,” but is it the right choice? Maybe it is, but maybe it isn’t. Birth control, also called contraception, comes in many forms, and there might be some that are better for your specific needs when compared to others. It is...
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People of the Practice: Ginny Smith
Ginny Smith has been a medical assistant for more than half of her 39 years at Mt. Auburn OBGYN. Going from the front desk to the billing department and finally to her current position, Ginny has always loved the deeply personal relationships that our practice has...
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How Vaccines Work: An Immunization Awareness Month Message
There has been plenty of debate over vaccines in recent years, and during National Immunization Awareness Month, we want to stress how getting vaccinations can be an important building block for starting a healthy life. Read on to find out what they do, why they’re...
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Things to Remember about Breastfeeding
August is National Breastfeeding Month! So, we wanted to share a few things about breastfeeding that every mom should know. Eat a Well-Balanced Diet During pregnancy, there are a lot of recommendations on what you should do and, more importantly, what you should eat....
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Protecting Your Newborn from Group B Strep
Group B streptococcus is a type of bacteria that is most often passed to newborns from their mothers over the course of labor and birth. During International Group B Strep Awareness Month, we at Mt. Auburn OBGYN want to inform you about this preventing potential danger to your future newborns.
read morePeople of the Practice: Nicole Marshall
Nicole has spent 17 years at Mt. Auburn as a receptionist, and we could not be luckier to have her as the face that greets our patients. She loves getting to know patients and their families, and people are her passion. Learn more about her! A native of Northern...
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People of the Practice: Ethelda Roderick
Almost 40 years after starting at Mt. Auburn OBGYN, Ethelda Roderick considers the staff her family. She keeps our practice humming along as a surgery scheduler, with a strong commitment to serving our patients that has lasted through the decades. If you’ve scheduled...
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Your Baby and Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus, also known as CMV, is hard to spell, and even harder to pronounce, but it can pose a serious threat to unborn children. Out of our concern for expectant mothers as a women’s health center, and in recognition of National Congenital Cytomegalovirus...
read moreSupporting Cancer Survival in Cincinnati
Women’s health is obviously one of our biggest priorities at Mt. Auburn OBGYN, and our commitment to women in Cincinnati specifically has been strong for many generations. While we are equipped to treat a number of conditions, spreading health awareness is something...
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Overheating During Pregnancy
Welcome back to our blog. In this post, Dr. Cirasole has guidance on an important topic for pregnant women as the weather gets hotter. Summer is approaching, and we at women’s health centers such as Mt. Auburn OBGYN know just how hot and humid Cincinnati can be at...
read moreKnow the Risks, and Protect Yourself from Zika
The Zika Virus is can cause serious birth defects, and without an available vaccine, the best thing you can do to protect yourself and your pregnancy is to avoid infection. Check out this helpful video and the below infographic, courtesy of the Centers for Disease...
read moreMt. Auburn Stories: Amy Palmisano
At Mt. Auburn, we’ve taken pride in offering individualized women’s health care for several generations. With our longstanding tradition, we get to know our patients and get the privilege to play an active role in their lives and their wellbeing. Amy Palmisano has...
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National Women’s Health Week: Helping Women of All Ages to Lead a Healthy Life
Cheers! It’s National Women’s Health Week! This week is dedicated to helping women live the healthiest and best life possible through policy implementation, education and programs. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of diet and exercise adjustments you might consider...
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Everything You Need to Know about Preeclampsia
At Mt. Auburn, we are dedicated to keeping mothers comfortable and safe during pregnancy and delivering happy, healthy babies. Many complications can arise during the nine month stretch of pregnancy, and it’s important for mothers to-be to know what could happen,...
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Managing Your Diet in the Third Trimester
It’s Almost that Time! You’re in the third trimester of your pregnancy. This means that you are between 28 and 40 weeks pregnant, and your baby is becoming more and more developed. By week 37, your baby’s bones and organs are considered full-term and your baby is...
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Eating Right in the Second Trimester
You’re Starting to Show... You’re in the second trimester! These three months are an important time during your pregnancy because it’s when your baby is developing the most rapidly. Here are some tips to make sure you are eating a nutritious diet in order for your...
read moreMeet the Doctors – Dr. Mable Moy Roberts
Mt. Auburn OB GYN boasts generations of specialized medical care and service from an incredible team of physicians. Dr. Mable Moy Roberts has been a physician at Mt. Auburn for 18 years and is one of the many reasons why women from all around the Cincinnati area...
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Mt. Auburn’s Favorite Day of the Year is Quickly Approaching… March for Babies!
March for Babies is a one-day event sponsored by the March of Dimes that encourages families and friends to walk to raise money for babies born prematurely. The physicians and staff of Mt. Auburn are passionate about all things babies - it’s no wonder that they rally...
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What To Eat During Your First Trimester
Eating a healthy diet during your first trimester of pregnancy is vital to making sure both you and your baby get the nutrients you need.
read moreMeet the Doctors: Emily Wiebracht
Patients trust our practice because of our generations of service and our team of amazing physicians. Dr. Emily Wiebracht has been with Mt. Auburn OB GYN for 5 years, and we want you to learn a little more about her. Dr. Wiebracht is from Perrysburg in Northwest Ohio....
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