You’ve picked out the colors for the nursery. You’ve selected a name. You’ve got all the essentials for your new baby—clothes, diapers, changing table, and maybe a stuffed animal or two that you hope will become childhood favorites. While you may have almost everything prepared for your newborn’s arrival home, do you have a…
Pregnancy is one of the most challenging experiences of a lifetime. If you’re expecting, you’re likely wondering what size your baby is and at what point tiny fingers and toes are developing. While all fetal development stages are important, there are some that carry a greater impact than others. We’ll take a look at the…
Your primary care provider (PCP) is an important part of your health care team. In fact, often they are your first point of contact when you need treatment for a health issue. While both OBGYNs and PCPs work together to provide the best care for you, there are certain situations best suited for your OBGYN….
We’ve all heard of the classic signs of a heart attack: the pain and feeling of tightness in the chest. The sensation of a heavy weight that makes it difficult to breathe. The image of someone clutching their chest in pain. But for women’s heart health, the warning signs may be different. Such as jaw…
So, your bundle of joy will not make an appearance until after the New Year. This means you’ll be dealing with your pregnancy during the holidays-— adding another stressor to the already hectic time of parties, cooking and holiday shopping. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By taking our advice and avoiding these five…
Most women are aware of the importance of annual mammograms to detect breast cancer, or they know about useful tips to help if they’re breastfeeding. But are there simple steps you can take to improve your general breast health? And how can this impact your overall wellness? We’ll take a closer look at how you…
The burning pain can make going to the bathroom almost unbearable. Urinary tract infections, or UTIs are very common. According to the Cleveland Clinic 60% of women will experience a UTI within their lifetimes. Unfortunately, the UTI myths that surround them are also common. Believing these myths can keep you from getting the help you…
Confess: We know you have your favorites. Is it the Thanksgiving gravy that is a perfected family recipe? Or maybe the cookies that your aunt always makes on Christmas eve. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s or Kwanzaa, there are several special occasions during the winter months that call for gatherings of family and friends….
Just because your blood sugar has always been normal, doesn’t mean you can’t develop gestational diabetes. In fact, gestational diabetes often occurs in women who don’t normally have diabetes. About 10% of all American pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. Managing the disease is key to ensuring a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby. But…
While pregnancy brings joyful expectation about meeting your little one for the first time, it also brings challenges. One of those is constipation and pregnancy. This is very common and affects roughly 39% of expectant mothers. However, the good news is that there are some simple, safe and effective solutions for constipation relief during pregnancy. We’ll…
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