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August has been designated as National Breastfeeding Month and was formed by the United States Breastfeeding Committee in 1995.  If you are considering breastfeeding and would like to learn more about some of the benefits then you are in the right place.   There are many benefits for both moms and babies when it comes to […]

When thinking about creating a nursery or any space for a baby before the baby is here…  It starts off something like “oh no, my baby is going to have his/her own space and there will be clearly drawn lines where my home’s aesthetic ends and where baby’s space begins.”  Or whatever your version of […]

When it comes to menstruation you may have many questions or wonder if your experiences are considered “normal.” With that being said we will cover a couple of topics here. Plus, talk about both PMS and PMDD.  Do you know if you suffer from PMS or PMDD?  Also, if you have children, how should you […]

July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month.  Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens, and adults in the United States every year.  Cleft lip and cleft palate generally occur when a baby’s lips and mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. But why does it occur? There really isn’t […]

When you are expecting, there is generally a long list of things you need to accomplish or make a decision about prior to welcoming the newest member of your family.  Have you heard other mothers talking about cord blood banking or is this your first time hearing about it? With July being Cord Blood Awareness […]

We all know that going to the OB-GYN for a pelvic exam isn’t exactly something we look forward to.  It is however important to your overall health to visit your doctor for your annual exam. We get it, you find yourself Googling questions you may have related to your health.  It’s okay, we all do […]

Have you been experiencing a lack of sexual desire or is sex painful for you? Then you may be dealing with a sexual dysfunction disorder.  You are not alone, sexual dysfunction disorders can occur at any stage of life. 43% of women and 31% of men report some degree of sexual dysfunction. What is sexual […]

Have you been considering genetic testing but not entirely sure of what all is entailed?  If you are concerned about passing on a genetic condition to your child, then you may want to consider some genetic testing options. What is genetic testing? Genetic testing is a type of medical test that looks for changes in […]

June is National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month. CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States.  Most people have been infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV), but do not always experience any symptoms. Actually many adults in the U.S. have it in their body by the age of 40.  If a pregnant […]

This year we recognize National Cancer Survivors Day on June 6th. National Cancer Survivors Day is a celebration for those who have survived, and an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community. If you are or a loved one of yours has experienced cancer then […]