Carolita Heritage, M.D.

09/26/2025

It is okay to use acetaminophen when needed in your pregnancy.

02/26/2025

Some measles facts and resources:

There is an outbreak currently in Texas of measles. One child has now died from complications. This is a highly contagious disease, which is why widespread vaccination has been so important to keep it at bay. The CDC, WHO and Measles & Rubella Partnership all have great resources you can use to assess spread, symptoms and complications.

If you have not received your childhood MMR vaccines or your children have not, now is a great time to get ahead of the outbreak and talk to your providers about getting vaccinated. The MMR vaccine is not safe to receive while pregnant, but is safe to receive postpartum and even if you are breastfeeding.

If you have received the MMR as a child, you likely are still protected. There is not currently a recommendation to check individuals or pregnant patients for immunity for measles. This may change if the outbreak worsens, but as of this time, ACOG and SMFM have not recommended screening for immunity.

https://measlesrubellapartnership.org/learn/the-problem/
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html

02/03/2025

Happy National Women Physician Day to all the wonderful doctors out there! Now, more than ever, I am grateful for my education and my job. We will continue to be the change.

01/13/2025

Hi, Minnesota! I’m so excited to be starting at MN Women’s Care. Come see me!

Minnesota Women's Care provides a full range of healthcare services to women of every age. Request your appointment here.

12/30/2024

Mississippi: My departure is now official. Today I finished my last weekend of call and will be driving to Minnesota tomorrow. I will miss my coworkers and patients. I appreciate everyone’s gifts, kind words and cards. I truly wish the best for you and your family in 2025. Happy holidays!

12/23/2024

Brookhaven OBGYN Clinic Hours over the holiday this year. Everyone stay safe and healthy!