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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
From manicures to pedicures, clear coats to sparkling designs, our nails make us feel pretty and confident. But did you know that our fingernails and toenails can play an important role in warning us of possible changes in overall health?…
The alarm bells have been going off for many years from the healthcare community that we are crossing the obesity threshold in greater numbers than ever before. As a nation, we continue to fan the flames with poor health, eating…