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Some parents have an easy time choosing their child’s name. Some parents pour over books searching and make lists searching for the perfect designation. Whatever the case, choosing your child’s name is an important part of their identity, so, no pressure, right? BabyCenter recently released their latest list of top 50 baby names of 2017 […]

Women serve an important role in the medical community today. However, they took a long and courageous path to get there. Many women paved the way for medical advancements throughout history, but these three women were pioneers on the road to understanding and implementing female health practices. Metrodora Metrodora was a Greek physician from the third […]

Sex after pregnancy may be the last thing on your mind — but whenever you’re ready, here are a few things we and the Mayo Clinic think you should know about your body and health. When Can I Have Sex After Giving Birth Whether you have a vaginal birth or C-section, you and your body […]

Postnatal Workout Having a baby is not for the weak! You’ve sacrificed your body, your energy and your sanity. You’ve read baby books and blogs on how to care for your newborn. But have you read about how to care for yourself? While caring for your newborn is undeniably important, self-care is important too. If you’re […]

Have you been experiencing nipple tenderness? If such symptom is not an ordinary part of your menstrual cycle, you may be wondering what’s going on with your body. Sore or tender nipples range from unpleasant to straight out painful. And even if your symptoms are on the milder side of the spectrum, they can be […]

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Whether you’re a new mom or not, it can be tricky getting the hang of breastfeeding. Sometimes the baby isn’t latching on, sometimes they aren’t getting enough milk. Not positioning your baby right or having difficulty breastfeeding can add to the new mommy stress. Here are […]

Some types of cancers run in certain families, but most cancers are not clearly linked to the genes we inherit from our parents. Gene changes that start in a single cell over the course of a person’s life are typically what cause most cancers. Sometimes, it seems that certain types of cancer run in families. […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone should know how to and regularly perform a breast self-exam. Please click on our interactive “orange” to learn how to perform a breast self-exam. Thanks to the National Breast Cancer Organization, you can read and see how to properly check yourself for lumps, hardened knots and swelling. Here […]

For many women, heartburn is a troublesome pregnancy symptom, particularly in the second and third trimesters. This condition is caused by a combination of changing hormone levels and the crowding of the abdominal organs by your growing baby. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to relieve the painful feeling of heartburn […]

One of the most discussed topics about pregnancy is morning sickness. We’ve seen it referenced in tons of movies and tv shows. It usually accompanies a woman finding out she’s pregnant. But, are these pop-culture references really accurate? When do women typically start experiencing morning sickness? Contrary to popular belief, most women don’t start feeling woozy […]