Understanding Miscarriage
For women who have suffered a miscarriage, it is a very difficult loss and one that is not easily defined. There are feelings of sadness and thoughts of “what if,” that sneak into the mind and make us wonder why.…
The Pelvic Floor ̶ Keeping it strong!
A firm foundation is vital for maintaining good health. As women, one area that we often overlook is our pelvis and pelvic organs. These organs play an essential health role and it’s important to keep them in great shape. Duke…
Take the steps to improve MH!
What is maternal health (MH) and why is it so important for women? MH refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. For women, this should be a positive experience, but many may face preventable…
Helping to save lives – take the tests!
How many of us postpone scheduling our “female tests,” because we simply don’t have the time and it’s not on our list of favorite things to do? We need to make them a priority as part of our wellbeing screenings…
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
A normal pregnancy begins with a fertilized egg which then attaches to the lining of the uterus, but sometimes the fertilized egg gets stuck on the way to the uterus and begins to grow outside of the main cavity of…
Pregnant – How do you know?
Your period was scheduled to arrive, but something is changing-- you’re overtired especially in the mornings, your breasts are oversensitive, your pants feel a little tighter and you have that bloated feeling. Are you drinking more, peeing more than usual,…
Let’s talk about yeast infections!
Most women will steer clear of talking about having a vaginal yeast infection, but it affects 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetime with many experiencing at least two episodes according to a Mayo Clinic overview.…
If you’re trying to make a baby…
If you are in baby-making mode, ovulation (OV) is a big deal. Finding that perfect window when the sperm meets the egg sounds easier said than done, so tracking your monthly cycle to find the “fertility window” can help reduce…
Are you a first-time Mom-to-be?
If this is your first pregnancy, you’ll have lots and lots of questions and have about 9 months to get the answers you need to help guide your journey. Nine months seems like a long time, but it goes surprisingly…
Do you have pain during sex?
Having great intimacy is a part of a satisfying relationship where lovemaking is enjoyable, not painful. Often during or after sex you may feel pain in certain areas and wonder why it hurts. The fact is you are not alone…