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While your period may not be your favorite monthly experience, it shouldn’t stop you from going through your normal routines, either. It isn’t always easy to know the difference between a heavy period and abnormal bleeding, so here’s some guidance.

If you’re thinking about adding a new member to your family, it’s important to prepare your body for pregnancy. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy on your path toward motherhood.

At Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom, we love supporting new mothers and their babies. That’s why our Dr. Timothy Phelan is so excited to run the Canyons 100-mile trail race this April and raise money for the Sacramento Life Center. Here’s how you can help.

Understanding the symptoms of menopause can help you navigate this natural time of transition with relative ease. Here’s some guidance on what to expect and our options to improve how you feel and function as you move through menopause. 

Do you find yourself planning your day around access to a bathroom? Or even worse, do you experience uncontrolled urine release at the worst possible times? Female urinary incontinence is more common than you may think, but help is readily available.

Occasional pelvic pain is usually not a concern, but if you experience frequent or severe pain, it might be time to see a women’s health specialist. Learn about endometriosis and whether that could be causing your discomfort.

PCOS doesn’t have to control your life. Discover 4 easy lifestyle tips to manage PCOS symptoms, balance hormones, and feel your best.

Becoming pregnant is a life-changing journey that begins even before conception. Taking proactive steps to cultivate a healthy lifestyle before pregnancy not only benefits you but also sets the..

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating various physiological functions within the body, and their balance is particularly essential for maintaining sexual health in women. Hormone testing is a valuable diagnostic tool that can provide insights into..

The preconception visit, often overlooked or underestimated, is a crucial aspect of reproductive healthcare that holds immense significance for both aspiring parents and healthcare providers. This visit, occurring before attempting pregnancy, involves..

Breastfeeding is a natural and essential way to nourish infants, providing ...

Hormone testing can be a valuable tool for understanding and managing your ...

Consider cord blood collection after childbirth to store valuable stem cell...

Looking for advice on protein intake during pregnancy? Creekside OB/GYN of ...

Do you lose urine when you laugh, cough or sneeze? Do you have to wear pads or panty liners when you work out? You are not alone. Urinary leakage is very common. Some studies show that nearly 35% of women experience urinary leakage..

One of the most important decisions expectant mothers face is how they will...

Pregnancy is an exciting and joyous time for expectant mothers, but it can ...

Life is precious. But not all women have access to the support and resources they need for a healthy pregnancy and baby. For 50 years the Sacramento Life Center has offered a safe place for women to find the compassion and support they need..

A trending topic in nutrition as of late has been food and mood, as in, how what we eat can alter more than our physical health, but our mental health as well. In short, what we choose to put into our body can do amazing things..

A common question we hear in our office is, “When should my young daughter start seeing an OB/GYN?”. That is a great question and of course it depends on the situation. At Creekside OB/GYN we see many young women and teenagers for various health concerns.

The weather is getting warmer. You know what that means - SUMMER! Here are some tips to help have a fun, healthy summer with your family

The weeks after having a baby can be overwhelming. Between taking care of a newborn and trying to recover from birth, it can be easy to feel exhausted, frustrated and swamped by your new role. Here are some tips to help your postpartum experience

If you are getting closer to your due date, you are probably wondering what you should pack for the Big Day. When you do go into labor those contractions may prevent you from efficiently packing a hospital bag with everything you actually need.

You just had a baby, something you have been dreaming about for years. So you should be ecstatic, right? Well maybe not. It can be normal to feel a little sad a few days or up to two weeks after having a baby.

A Folsom doctor is preparing to run the Castle Peak 100K in Truckee this weekend as part of a mission to raise funds for low-income women and babies in the Sacramento area. Dr. Timothy Phelan, who has been delivering babies in Folsom for the last 25 years

Dr. Timothy E. Phelan, our Ob/Gyn physician at Creekside Ob/Gyn of Folsom, has taken care of thousands of women and delivered hundreds of babies. In his free time he challenges himself by running long distances.

Does the sight of your always favorite spinach and chicken salad suddenly make your stomach turn? Welcome to the club, over 50% of the pregnant women develop a particular food aversion to a once loved food.

Here is a comparison to help you make your decision about which reversible contraception is best for you.

Did you know that besides preventing pregnancy birth control pills have other benefits?

Doctor Driven To Help Low-Income Women Struggling During Pregnancy

5 Reasons women visit an OB/GYN (besides pregnancy of course)

Proper nutrition is a key element for a healthy pregnancy and having a healthy baby. In fact, appropriate perinatal nutrition has a strong preventative effect to reduce the risks of certain chronic diseases for you and your child.

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