Patient Education Library
We care about our patients and believe that education improves patient care. We have provided accurate and evidence-based medical information about a range of health care topics that may be beneficial to our patients. We encourage our patients to use these provided educational resources to gain knowledge about their health and contact us with any questions or concerns.
Please note that the information provided is for educational purposes only. This is not a substitute for direct consultation with a health care provider. Always consult your health care provider regarding your specific condition and recommended treatment options.
Contraception
- Birth Control
- Sterilization for Women & Men
- Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC: IUD and Implant)
Gynecological Problems
- Endometriosis
- When Sex is Painful
- Uterine Fibroids
- Ovarian Cysts
- Urinary Incontinence
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Pelvic Support Problems
Pregnancy
- Brookhaven OB-GYN General Information for Pregnant Patients
- KDMC Mommy University
- WomensHealth.gov Pregnancy Website
- Good Health Before Pregnancy: Preconception Care
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
- Exercise During Pregnancy
- Routine Tests in Pregnancy
- How Your Baby Grows During Pregnancy
- Cord Blood Banking
- Genetics Screen Options
- TDAP Vaccination for Whooping Cough
- Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs During Pregnancy
- Coronavirus (COVID-19), Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding
Additional Pregnancy Resources
- What to Expect When You are Expecting
- Mother To Baby (Medication Safety Resource)
- Food Safety For Pregnant Women
- Iron Rich Foods
Labor, Delivery & Post-Delivery Care
- Preterm Labor and Birth
- How to Tell When Labor Begins
- Cesarean Birth
- Newborn Circumcision
- Postpartum Depression
- Getting in Shape After Your Baby is Born
Breast Feeding
- Breastfeeding Your Baby
- Breastfeeding facts
- WomensHealth.gov Breastfeeding Website
- Your Guide to Breastfeeding
Special Procedures
Women’s Health & Wellness
- Mammograms
- Benign Breast Problems
- Cervical Cancer Screening – The Pap Test
- Pelvic Exam and Pap Smear: Know the Difference
- Osteoporosis and Bone Density Testing
- Prolia: For Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis
- Exercise & Fitness
- The Menopause Years
- Your Sexual Health
- Domestic Violence
- Depression
- Cholesterol and Your Health
- Managing High Blood Pressure
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
- Healthy Eating
- Iron Rich Foods
- Bowel Regimen for Chronic Constipation
Smoking Cessation Education
- It’s time to Quit Smoking
- You Can Quit Smoking: Support and Advice from Your Clinician
- Smoking Medications to help Quit
- Mississippi Tobacco Quitline
Patient Instructions Following Surgery