Can You Gain Too Much Weight When You’re Pregnant? Experts Explain By Candace Ganger, February 26, 2018 During a typical pregnancy, weight gain is expected. The added pounds are a necessary part of that 40 week (more or less) journey, essentially reminding you that your baby is growing and thriving. And while "eating for two" is [...]
New Material Could Make Vaginal Mesh Surgery Safer Researchers say polyurethane is more elastic and could cause fewer complications than the material currently used in vaginal mesh. 2/22/18 Is a better mesh on the way for women who suffer from pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence? Scientists at the University of Sheffield in England are [...]
Here’s what new moms should know about ‘normal’ weight gain during pregnancy By Sara Lindberg, 2/22/18 Lots of women struggle with the idea that gaining weight is part of their "to-do" list during pregnancy, but what can be even more troubling is knowing how much you're "supposed" to be gaining. That's why it's important to discuss appropriate weight [...]
7 Unexpected Habits That Help Balance Your Hormones Naturally That OB/GYNs Swear By Carina Wolff 2/21/18 Hormonal imbalance can cause all sorts of unwanted health effects, ranging from unwanted breakouts to low energy and hair loss. However, just because you feel like your hormones are out of whack doesn't mean you need to necessarily turn to medications. [...]
Cervical Incompetence: Reducing the Risk By Kecia Gaither, M.D., MPH, FACOG, February 19, 2018 As a pregnant woman’s body prepares for labor, late in the third trimester, the cervix – the long, tubular lower end of the uterus – begins to soften, shorten (efface), and open (dilate). In about one out of 100 pregnancies (approximately 1 [...]
4D Ultrasound Scan: What Is It? (Based on Latest Medical Research) By Jenny Hills, Medical Writer and Researcher Health, February 2018 4D ultrasound scans allow parents to see real-time images of their baby moving around inside the womb. 4D ultrasound tests also give doctors new opportunities to diagnose health issues with the growing baby that were [...]
Should I Get My Tubes Tied? 6 Things To Know About Tubal Ligation By SUZANNAH WEISS, 1/25/18 When we talk about birth control, there’s one option that’s often left out of the discussion: getting your tubes tied. During a tubal ligation, your fallopian tubes — where the eggs normally travel down to the uterus — are closed [...]
Can You Really Hack Your Period to Make It More Regular? BY SUZANNAH WEISS, JANUARY 25, 2018 Honestly, I don't know many women who get their periods exactly every 28 days. Most people's are pretty variable. But my cycle takes irregularity to the extreme. After I went off birth control three years ago, it started coming [...]
What can I expect while recovering from a pregnancy loss? January 2018 Regardless of how and when it occurs, suffering a pregnancy loss is undoubtedly devastating. In the midst of this truly difficult moment, you may very well face symptoms -- both physical and emotional -- associated with a miscarriage. Here, experts and moms open up [...]
How Do I Get My Partner To Have Pregnant Sex With Me? Yes, Seriously By Jacqueline Burt Cote, January 16, 2018 To paraphrase Forrest Gump, pregnancy sex is like a box of chocolates: You never know what you're gonna get. Depending on what kind of symptoms you're dealing with, your libido might be low to non-existent. [...]
