5 “Gross” Things About Going Commando That Are Actually Benefiting Your Health By Carina Wolff, 9/6/18 Going commando is something that may sound more silly than it does practical, but it turns out going sans underwear can actually do your body some good. Although it might feel strange to imagine going out and about without anything [...]
The 5 Best Ways to Deal With Swollen and Achy Period Boobs, According to Ob-Gyns By Ashley Mateo, Sep 06, 2018 Dealing with cramps, diarrhea, and other below-the-belt period side effects are bad enough. But your menstrual cycle can be hell on your boobs as well—which explains why they feel like heavy boulders sitting on your chest even [...]
Is Pink Discharge Normal If You're Trying to Get Pregnant? by Maressa Brown, August 29, 2018 Spying pink discharge between periods can bring up a lot of questions, especially for a woman who is trying to get pregnant. After all, if you’re on the brink of getting your period and not trying to conceive, pinkish or light-colored blood [...]
8 Health Issues Endometriosis Is Often Mistaken For By Eva Taylor Grant, 8/25/18 With the variety of symptoms, complicated diagnosis methods, and need to tirelessly self-advocate, gynecological health can be incredibly confusing. And of all the conditions out there, endometriosis is both one of the most common, and most difficult to pin down. So if you're [...]
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME AND FOR MY BABY IF I’VE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PREGESTATIONAL OR GESTATIONAL DIABETES? Learn more about what it means if you’ve been diagnosed with pregestational or gestational diabetes from Kecia Gaither, MD MPH. The Baby Box Co. - July 8, 2018 Click HERE to watch the video with Dr. Gaither on The [...]
12 Things That Can Happen to Your Body If You Start Having More Sex HEALTH | JUNE 14, 2018 | BY RACHEL SOKOL How often *should* you have sex with your partner? How often do you *actually* have sex with your partner? Thanks to some nosy scientists who explore Americans’ bedroom habits for the sake of [...]
Gestational Diabetes: Important Information for Moms-to-Be May 2018 According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), “Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who don’t already have diabetes. It occurs when your body can’t make enough insulin during your pregnancy. Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas that acts [...]
How Can I Find the Best OB-GYN? Look for a doctor whose experience gives you confidence and whose personality meshes with yours. By Elaine K. Howley, Contributor, March 26, 2018 THE JOURNEY OF BRINGING a new life into the world is one you'll need some help with, and the doctor who can care for you before, during [...]
Food And Flow: The Best (And Worst) Foods To Eat When You Have Your Period While nutrition is always important, it’s even more critical when you’re menstruating. Here’s how to deal with those cravings while giving your body the nutrients it needs. By Sian Ferguson March 18, 2018 During your period, your body is going through [...]
Nuchal Cord: Causes, Signs And Treatment By Maggie Overfelt, March 2018 One of the biggest side effects of pregnancy is fear of the unknown. This affliction impacts almost all mothers-to-be, and runs the gamut from being a little worrisome to mentally crippling. Nuchal cord, or when baby’s umbilical cord is wrapped around her neck, is one [...]
