Tons of celebs have done it—but should you? BY JESSICA MIGALAHere's what happened: Shortly after birth, the baby experienced breathing difficulties and was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, where it tested positive for a bacterial infection called group B streptococcus (GBS). This bacteria is normally found in the vagina or rectum of one-quarter of healthy women, according to [...]
BY SUZANNAH WEISS There aren't traditionally a lot of options when it comes to giving birth: There are C-sections, and there are vaginal births. But more and more women are now choosing a kind of hybrid: "gentle C-sections," also known as "family-centered C-sections." During these procedures, the screen that's normally at the mom's waist blocking the incision may be lowered [...]
By SUZANNAH WEISS Ever since I was a teenager reading women's magazines, I've been hearing about the joys of the G-spot. But I’ve never found such a place on my own body. I mean, pressure on the top of the inside of my vagina feels good, but it doesn't make me orgasm, and there’s no discrete “spot.” Doctors, [...]
By Caroline Shannon-Karasik The crib is ready, the tiny clothes are washed and folded, and you’ve taken every parenting class, including that one where you watched a woman give birth and questioned everything about your life. On the eve of your due date you snuggle — well, awkwardly plop — into bed and think, "Tomorrow at this [...]
BY EMMA SARRAN WEBSTER View the original article here. If you have female anatomy, it's not unlikely you’ve had a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, some 40 to 60 percent of women will develop a UTI in their lifetime — and UTIs usually don't [...]
By Caroline Shannon-Karasik Sometimes it feels like a pregnant belly has a sign that says "kindly send your unsolicited advice here." Whether it’s that you are carrying high or low, a rounder face means you’re having a girl, or reasons for a drug-free birth, it’s like people have never heard of the funny things pregnancy hormones can [...]
By CARINA WOLFF Whether you go off birth control because you don't want to take any hormones or you're just not happy with the pill, you might notice some startling changes in your body once you ditch the pack. There are a number of surprising things that can happen when you go off birth control. Some are more temporary, [...]
By KRISSY BRADY No matter how diligent you are about keeping your skin squeaky clean and your pores clear, acne has a way of showing up at the worst possible times—and sometimes, in the worst possible places. Like on your vagina. Don't freak out, though: Vaginal acne is totally normal."Vaginal acne isn't as common as acne on [...]
Bringing a child into the world is one of life's most joyful experiences. But when the balloons and the friends and the family are gone, more than half of new mothers are surprised to find themselves sad, anxious, and tearful. These symptoms of the “baby blues” usually appear a few days after giving birth and disappear [...]
By CARINA WOLFF, June 22, 2017 Whether you go off birth control because you don't want to take any hormones or you're just not happy with the pill, you might notice some startling changes in your body once you ditch the pack. There are a number of surprising things that can happen when you go off birth [...]
