8 Tips for Getting Pregnant If You’re Having a Hard Time
Deciding to start a family is one of life’s biggest decisions. For some people, all stars have to align for them to move forward: Finding the right partner, being financially stable, and having a good support system. So if you’ve ticked all the boxes, yet month after month you discover you’re not pregnant despite all […]
10 Things to Know About Birth Control
How much do you know about birth control? Granted, plenty of people have a basic understanding of what they do: serve as contraception. But could you identify the type that would serve you best? And are you aware of the other purposes for it? The following blog is an overview of the most popular methods […]
What to Expect When Going Into Labor
Finding out you’re pregnant for the first time can be exciting. And scary. And overwhelming. You will learn so much in the weeks and months to come. Besides picking out names, decorating a nursery, and planning for maternity leave, you’ll likely figure out pretty quickly how to deal with morning sickness as well as other […]
Incurable STDs
Learning that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD or STI, sexually transmitted infection) is scary. Depending on the type of disease, you may deal with pain, unsightly discharge, and a list of other unpleasant symptoms. You’ll also deal with the embarrassment that comes with having to tell a partner or a person you just […]
Do Senior Citizens Need to go to the OB-GYN?
As women, we spend our lives aware of the importance of seeing our OB-GYN regularly. Pelvic exams are as essential to our health as an adequate diet and the proper amount of sleep. Reproductive health is paramount. Anything having to do with changes in our menstruation cycle, vaginal discharge, birth control, pregnancy related issues, and […]
6 Summer Tips for Expecting Mothers
People like to talk about the proverbial pregnancy glow. But let’s get real. No matter how happy you may be about expecting a little one, it can also be uncomfortable. And the discomfort can be exacerbated by the extra heat and humidity of the summer months. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to […]
What is Congenital CMV?
Finding out that your baby is sick is one of the most gut-wrenching experiences in the life of a parent. Your children are the center of your universe and knowing that they are suffering is a lot to handle. It can be more overwhelming if the child is diagnosed with something you’ve never heard of, […]
Pregnancy in Your 40s, What You Need to Know
Once upon a time, it was standard for most women to give birth during their 20s. It’s probably what your mom did and what many of your friends have done. However, as more women entered the workforce in the 80s and 90s, more women started to delay starting a family until well into their 30s. […]
Can I Have Caffeine While Pregnant?
For many people, drinking coffee is as essential as drinking water or eating daily meals. In addition, sometimes, few things will hit the spot as well as an ice-cold soda or a box of chocolate truffles. But the same way most women can give up a glass of wine with dinner for the sake of […]
Can You Get Pregnant During Menopause?
Once upon a time, it was common to see that most pregnant women were in their twenties. And while pregnancy in that decade is still common, it has also become the norm for women to wait until they are more established in their careers before starting a family. Or sometimes, they just don’t feel the […]