Victoria Vecchio faced her first pregnancy during the pandemic, when her husband’s commission to the U.S. Army sent the couple packing for Georgia – a move her employer would not support. Pandemic, baby on the way, new move, no job. In assessing Victoria’s life changes, obstetrician Patricia Lo, M.D., referred Victoria to Hoag’s Maternal Mental … Continue reading Hoag Gave Expecting Mom ‘The Right Tool’ to Manage Depression
The Link between Polyphenols and Mental Health A diet high in polyphenols may impact mood and mental health symptoms. Polyphenols are naturally occurring “antioxidants” in plant fibers, as they help remove free radicals and prevent oxidation. This offers health benefits by reducing inflammation, and hence, contribute to improved mood and mental health symptoms. Polyphenols act … Continue reading Nutrition for Mental Health
Master Your Well Being with NurtureVR Hoag and Orange Coast Women’s Medical Group are excited to offer NurtureVR, an innovative virtual reality program (VR) for expectant mothers that uses modern technology to augment prenatal education, pain management related to pregnancy, mindfulness, and support women through postpartum care. NurtureVR is a first-of-its-kind program for expectant mothers. … Continue reading Virtual Reality Program for OB Patients
Orange Coast Women’s Medical Group (OCWMG), the region’s leader in gynecological care, is proud to announce the first birth at the new Fudge Family Birthing Suites at Hoag Hospital in Irvine. Born on December 8, 2020, Riley was 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and 20 inches long, delivered by Dr. Mita Patel. The beaming parents, Stephanie … Continue reading OCWMG Welcomes First Baby Born in Fudge Family Birthing Suites
Comprehensive Women’s Health Care in Irvine Orange Coast Women’s Medical Group offers expert women’s health care and midwifery in Orange County. Our team of board-certified obstetricians and gynecologists are dedicated to providing our patients comprehensive, compassionate care. We offer a wide range of services including: Gynecological Care Preventative Care Obstetrical Care Midwifery Diagnostic Testing Minimally … Continue reading New Additions at OCWMG
Dear incredible healers and teammates, As our new adventure commences, we are being handed a great task. Are we ready to accomplish something epic? Something great? Something for the advancement of both healthcare for women and choices for women in their healthcare? I think YES. It should not matter the reasons we were asked to … Continue reading A Letter of Love to our Midwives
Foothill Ranch Location Now Open Orange Coast Women’s Medical Group is excited to announce the expansion of our practice to a new location in Foothill Ranch, California! We are eager and ready to serve the women of Foothill and nearby locations by providing quality care that surpasses their expectations. By creating genuine relationships with each … Continue reading Foothill Ranch Location Now Open
Understanding The Menopause Transition “It feels like tiny slivers of glass in there!” I’ve heard this description more than once from women experiencing genitourinary syndrome of menopause, more commonly known as vulvovaginal atrophy. Vaginal and vulvar pain, burning, dryness, and pain during intercourse are the most common symptoms. Urinary frequency and recurrent urinary tract infections … Continue reading Menopause – The Inevitable Aging and Hormonal Changes
Effective communication is the first step in receiving quality health care. In doing so, the overall medical care and health outcomes improves significantly due to the barrier being removed. We at Orange Coast Women’s Medical Group’s Irvine, Laguna Hills, San Clemente, Tustin and Foothill locations recognize the importance in our medical staff speaking languages that … Continue reading Languages Spoken by OCWMG Doctors
Jump To Section Meet Our New Physicians New Office Locations Online Check-In Patient Portal Updates & More Meet Our New Physicians! We are excited to announce 3 new additions to our OCWMG family: Dr. Amy Peters, Dr. Renee Chen, and Dr. Linda Chung. All three physicians come to OCWMG with more than 10 years of … Continue reading Fall OCWMG Newsletter
Dear Patient,
We are here for you. Due to COVID-19 and staff shortage, you may experience longer wait times on the phone and in the lobbies. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to service you as effectively as possible!
Your safety and our staff’s safety are important to us, we have made changes to accommodate and provide high-quality care.
PLEASE NOTE: All patients are required to wear a face mask prior to entering the office. Please refer to our COVID-19 Page for our updated Visitor Policy.
Thank you for understanding.
In Good Health,
OCWMG Physicians