Every woman and baby has a unique labor and delivery journey. When your baby’s due date is approaching you may be watching closely for signs of labor. You may be excited, nervous, and scared all at the same time. It is normal to feel this way, especially if this is your first pregnancy. Although you… Read More »
People learn about safe sex practices in a variety of ways. Some learn from a high school health class, parents, older siblings, books, friends, or the internet. Unfortunately, not all those learning sources are always accurate. It is important to have a good education when it comes to safe sex practices to prevent the spread… Read More »
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are considered the most common type of infection by many healthcare professionals. Since they are so common, some women question if a UTI will affect their period in any way. The simple answer to this is no, UTIs do not directly affect a woman’s period. Let’s dig into this question deeper… Read More »
Summertime is known to be a time for fun in the sun. It is also a time that people need to take extra care in protecting their skin. Sun protection is important all year round but we tend to spend more time outdoors during the summer. Too much exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from… Read More »
The United States is currently experiencing a baby formula shortage. This has left many families scrambling and desperately searching for available baby formula. There have been social media groups started to help families find out when stores receive new stocks of formula but oftentimes by the time families can get to the store, the formula… Read More »
Everyone experiences bloating at some point during their lives. It is uncomfortable and can make you just want to lay on the couch all day. You might feel like a balloon and need relief. The good news is that there are foods that can help. Fibrous foods are recommended when you feel bloated. They are… Read More »
You’ve probably heard about hormones but do you really know what they are? Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They are located throughout the blood to relay messages to the body. You may be asking yourself, “What kind of messages?” The simple answer is all different kinds of messages. Hormones affect lots of different functions… Read More »
We’ve all been there, when you have so much going on and can’t seem to get everything done. Our lives have become so busy that it is easy to get overwhelmed. Always having a long to-do list can become a burden and can start to have negative effects on our mental health. Here are four… Read More »
You may have heard of or been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and are looking for more information. You have come to the right place because we are going to break down the basic facts about polycystic ovary syndrome. 1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is Caused by a Hormonal Imbalance PCOS is caused by a… Read More »
Excitement is in the air! You have a new baby on the way! Emotions and anxiety can be elevated when you are expecting a new child. This is especially true when it is your first child. There are so many things you don’t know. Or maybe you have heard stories from friends and family or… Read More »