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 [...]
Kylie Jenner reveals how much weight she gained during pregnancy — and then quickly deletes the tweet By Callie Ahlgrim, Mar. 12, 2018 It's no secret that Kylie Jenner often posts photos of herself on social media. But since the news of her first pregnancy broke, the 20-year-old has been notoriously selective with sharing photos of herself, likely [...]
“Can Stress Affect Implantation? Here’s What Science Has To Say” By Candace Ganger, 3/2/18 Stress is a powerful emotion that can affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally. And if you're trying to conceive, it's hard to know exactly how impactful any stress you may or may not be feeling could be. So, can implantation be affected by stress? According [...]
“The birth control with the most and least side effects, according to doctors” By Sara Lindberg, February 27, 2018 With so many forms of birth control available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. You might be wondering if it's better to choose a brand name or a generic? How about hormonal or non-hormonal? Should [...]
