By: Molly Walker When periviable (extremely premature) birth occurs or appears inevitable, clinicians should counsel parents or family on expected fetal outcomes as well as appropriate interventions, according to the first ever consensus care document on the subject from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine(SMFM). Clinicians and the family [...]
By Emily Monaco It’s that time of the month again. You’re plagued with monstermenstrualcrampsthat just won’t let up. But instead of cracking out on Midol for a little relief, have you ever considered some natural menstrual cramp remedies? Our experts are here to help. What Causes Menstrual Cramps? While many women are plagued with menstrual cramps [...]
By: Audrey D. Brashich Kim Kardashian recently admitted that she hates being pregnant. In a recent post on her website and app, she called it “the worst experience” of her life and confessed that it leaves her feeling “insecure” and “gross.” Predictably, she’s being vilified online for having complained about her difficulties getting pregnant and now [...]
A new study by the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology is helping to reassure pregnant women about the safety of getting the flu and whooping cough vaccines together. By: Jossie Carbonare If you're worried about getting the flu and whopping cough vaccine together, you can now rest assured. A new study released by the journal Obstetrics and [...]
By: Andrea D’Eramo Teenagers are curious – especially about sex. They also have sex. The majority of high school students in the United States – 64% – will have sex before they graduate high school. But whether they are educated about sex itself, or know how to protect themselves from transmittable infections and pregnancy are entirely [...]
Minimal Serious Maternal and Fetal Complications By: Molly Walker Women treated with eculizumab (Soliris) for the rare stem cell disorder paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) experienced minimal maternal and fetal complications throughout their pregnancy, according to the results of a small registry on women with PNH. Richard J. Kelly, MB, of St.. James's University Hospital in Leeds, [...]
No crazy positions. No regrets. No extreme lingerie. Just these facts that will help pump up your pleasure. Tonight's going to be a good night. By: Camille Noe Pagan When you're deep in the throws of "Yes… YESSS!" passion, you're probably not giving all that much thought to watch mysterious and wonderful things orgasms are. But [...]
By: Judy Koutsky Many people have their own theories about what works (and doesn’t work) if you’re trying to get pregnant. I have a friend, for example, who swears that she got pregnant with all four of her kids by raising her legs after having sex. Another friend insists that she conceived the daughter she so [...]
Should you cut back on Kegels? Goop's Lauren Roxburgh says popping a squat under running water may help you tone up your vaginal muscles By: Jenna Birch Should peeing in the shower be your new go-to kegel move? According to Lauren Roxburgh—a fascia and structural integrative specialist quoted ina recent Goop article—the answer is yes. (Is [...]
By: Julie Revelant The signs of iron-deficiency anemia can often be subtle and vague, but it’s the most common form of anemia. In fact, 237,000 visits to the emergency room result in a primary diagnosis of the condition, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Iron is an essential mineral [...]
