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Sarah Noble, MSN, FNP
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
My ob-gyn doctor's office recently added a nurse practitioner. Can you tell me more about their qualifications and what they do?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse who has advanced education and training in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions, disease prevention, and the promotion of health an... continue reading about My ob-gyn doctor's office recently added a nurse practitioner. Can you tell me more about their qualifications and what they do?
Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
I am a new mom, college student and still nursing my daughter. I use a pump but my production keeps going down. I drink herbal teas. What can I do to keep my production from dropping? My daughter is five months old and I hope to nurse for one year.
First, congratulations on your efforts to continue school and continue trying to feed your baby breast milk! It sounds like you are very busy. As new moms return to work and school, it can be hard to keep up wi... continue reading about I am a new mom, college student and still nursing my daughter. I use a pump but my production keeps going down. I drink herbal teas. What can I do to keep my production from dropping? My daughter is five months old and I hope to nurse for one year.
Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
I’ve taken the birth control pill Loestrin for eight months. After starting on the pill, my period came once every two months. It’s been 14 weeks since my last period. I had unprotected sex but took the morning-after pill. Should I be concerned?
Yours is a good question. First, I want to help you understand hormone production in a normal menstrual cycle. After that, we can talk about how the pill works to prevent pregnancy and why, in some women, it re... continue reading about I’ve taken the birth control pill Loestrin for eight months. After starting on the pill, my period came once every two months. It’s been 14 weeks since my last period. I had unprotected sex but took the morning-after pill. Should I be concerned?
Margaret Kirkham, FNP-C, MSN, R.N.
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
Why do I feel so tired after eating meals?
Take a look at what you ate and see if you had too many carbohydrates at that meal. That can make folks tired after eating. Try walking for 5-10 minutes after eating. You’ll not only feel better, but it m... continue reading about Why do I feel so tired after eating meals?
Kathy O'Hare, ABT
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
What are some natural remedies you can take to improve sleep and to reduce frequent waking up at night?
Insomnia can be a pretty frustrating condition. But before you go to your doctor for those sleeping pills, there may be some effective natural remedies that you can try to get a good night's sleep. One of the f... continue reading about What are some natural remedies you can take to improve sleep and to reduce frequent waking up at night?
Margaret Kirkham, FNP-C, MSN, R.N.
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
I eat organic foods, so why are my sugars still high?
Eating organic foods means that you’re eating foods that are not treated with synthetic chemicals or pesticides. It doesn’t mean you’re eating low-carbohydrate foods. You still want to enjoy a... continue reading about I eat organic foods, so why are my sugars still high?
Marcia C. Peck, M.D., MPH
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
I’m so tired of having diabetes. It’s like a full-time job. What do other patients do to keep their motivation up for testing blood sugars, healthy diet, exercise?
Having diabetes is challenging and feels like a marathon, not a sprint. It’s normal to feel tired — a lot of patients do. Remember to give yourself credit for what you are doing and try no... continue reading about I’m so tired of having diabetes. It’s like a full-time job. What do other patients do to keep their motivation up for testing blood sugars, healthy diet, exercise?
Jill D. Foley, M.D., FACOG
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
How likely is it for a woman to get pregnant after having her tubes tied?
Good question. The terms tubal ligation, tubes tied, tubal sterilization, and female sterilization can all be used interchangeably to describe the same process. In the U.S., up to one third of women use sterili... continue reading about How likely is it for a woman to get pregnant after having her tubes tied?
Vinod K. Kurupath, M.D.
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
I have been diagnosed with a digestive disorder and I may be a candidate for an endoscopic ultrasound. What are the benefits of this procedure?
In conventional endoscopy, the gastroenterologist can only view the innermost lining of the digestive tract. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) allows a doctor to look at more than the inner layers of the gastrointest... continue reading about I have been diagnosed with a digestive disorder and I may be a candidate for an endoscopic ultrasound. What are the benefits of this procedure?
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