BY SUZANNAH WEISS SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 3:35 PM An Instagram photo of a mom named Angela Burzo crying as she breastfeeds recently went viral. "It has been an emotional and painful struggle," she wrote. Other moms applauded Burzo for reminding us it's normal not to always love breastfeeding—or any aspect of motherhood, for that matter. But should moms [...]
Janice Lloyd and Liz Szabo, USA TODAYPublished 12:43 p.m. ET Sept. 4, 2017 | Updated 6:34 p.m. ET Sept. 4, 2017 Kensington Palace released a surprise announcement that Duchess Kate and Prince William are expecting their third child. USA TODAY Britain's Prince William and wife Duchess Catherine are expecting their third child, and Kate is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum as [...]
One in three girls will get BV at some point in her lifetime. BY HANNAH ORENSTEIN, AUG 23, 2017 Does something smell majorly off down there? Like, kind of fishy? It might be bacterial vaginosis, an infection so common that one in three girls will get it at some point during their lifetime. Seventeen.com talked to double [...]
Why do some women get it and others don't? BY HILARY SHEINBAUM August 21, 2017 Contrary to its name, morning sickness is not reserved for the hours between midnight and noon. That's right, when you're pregnant, you might be nauseated in the evening or multiple times throughout the day (*insert unamused emoji here*). According to the American Pregnancy [...]
DR. KECIA GAITHER | 8/17/2017 Of all the medical tests expectant mothers undergo in the months before childbirth, perhaps one of the most important evaluates for gestational diabetes. This pregnancy-related condition—in which hormonal changes cause blood sugar levels to rise dangerously—is increasingly common, but moms-to-be can still take key steps to protect their health and that of [...]
Double board-certified in OB/GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine Dr. Kecia Gaither offers tips on uterine fibroids and how they’re treated New York, NY (PRWEB) The vast majority of American women are expected to develop uterine fibroids at some point in their lives. But despite its prevalence, this much-misunderstood condition is surrounded by myths and misconceptions, according [...]
All that moisture is normal, but sometimes changes in odor, color, and consistency can be a sign that something else is going on in your body. Here's how to use its clues to work for you. BY JESSICA MIGALA, August 2017 You're healthy Your vagina tries to tell you a lot of things. And types of vaginal [...]
Double board-certified physician in OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Dr. Kecia Gaither explains an increasingly common pregnancy condition and offers tips on control. New York, NY (PRWEB) August 14, 2017 August 2017 – Of all the medical tests expectant mothers undergo in the months before childbirth, perhaps one of the most important evaluates for gestational diabetes. This pregnancy-related [...]
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York, NY, August 14, 2017 – Of all the medical tests expectant mothers undergo in the months before childbirth, perhaps one of the most important evaluates for gestational diabetes. This pregnancy-related condition – in which hormonal changes cause blood sugar levels to rise dangerously – is increasingly common, but moms-to-be can still take key steps [...]
By Caroline Shannon-Karasik 8/4/17 I’m a big-time rule follower. Call it my Type A personality or tendency toward being teacher’s pet, but when it comes to adhering to guidelines, I’m your girl. And pregnancy simply meant upping the ante. When my doctor encouraged me to watch my heart rate during my regular running routine, I bought a [...]
