Teen Care

Time is spent with each young woman acclimating her to the gynecologic office and issues that are relevant after menarche (puberty) has occurred. Issues of normal and abnormal menstrual cycles, the routine first gynecologic visit, prevention of pregnancy and disease, eating disorders, and wellness are all addressed in a thorough and sensitive manner.

Routine Care During the Reproductive Years

The years when women are managing families, careers and their homes are often times when their own health and wellness are set aside for other "priorities". Many women use their gynecologists as their primary care physicians, or look to them for referrals for the non-gynecologic issues that arise from time to time. Halifax OBGYN is committed to the concept of regular and comprehensive screening for potential disease processes relevant to women: especially breast and pelvic diseases, but also risk factors for bone, colon, metabolic and cardiac disease.



In order to maximize the annual or well women visit, each woman should come prepared with information about important health events that occurred in the last year, such as a surgery or diagnosis of a new illness. She should bring a complete list of any medications that she is taking, both prescription and over the counter. She should also have the names and contact information for other physicians with whom she consults, which will make communication between physicians easier. If she brings to her visit a clear idea of what questions and concerns she wants addressed, she is more likely to complete a visit with her concerns and needs met. It is our sincere goal to never have a woman leave the office with a question unaddressed.

Issues of peri and post menopause

Just as the years of adolescence are marked by irregularities in the menstrual cycle and the physical and emotional changes that come with transitioning into the reproductive years, the decade of perimenopause is a time for similar symptoms as the transition into menopause occurs. The quality, consistency and balance of ovarian hormones begins to vary considerably in the years prior to menopause so that menses become less predictable in amount, timing and duration. Women may notice hot flashes and night sweats as their cycles lengthen in interval. They may experience emotional swings, insomnia, irritability and symptoms of breast tenderness, bloating, and swelling may occur at unpredictable times. While this transition is not a disease, it can impact the quality of life and therefore evaluation and appropriate intervention is desirable.

To those who know my story, the miracle of my daughter’s arrival into this world and my arms has been a harried one. Choosing a loving, supportive, knowledgable, and kind doctor was a decision that I did not take lightly.

Dr. Baldwin has been a great supportive instrument for me during my pregnancy and birth. She explained everything along the way and closely monitored my daughter’s growth in utero. When I had a question or needed something explained in a different way, she was always patient and helped me to better understand the process.

My pregnancy was easy and came with the rare ligament pain or nauseous episode. Any time I was worried or had an issue, I was able to talk to someone about it to ease my worries. The birth of my daughter was somewhat scary as her cord was wrapped around her neck twice and the decision was made to go in for a cesarean after laboring throughout the night. It all happened so fast but when Dr. Baldwin saw that I was understandably upset, she eased my mind and calmly explained things and the decision process.

I am so thankful for Dr. Baldwin and her staff at HOGA for their attention to detail, caring manners, and true excitement for me and my family. Abigail Grace is our miracle and we have Dr. Baldwin to thank for her safe and positive entry into our lives.

— Kaela C.