You’re pregnant! Congratulations! You have so much to look forward to, but you may find yourself thinking about all the “what ifs” too. It’s only natural to worry a bit throughout your pregnancy, especially if this is your first time. It’s a completely new experience and there’s a lot of uncertainties.
It’s the big event you’ve been happily (and nervously) preparing for months now: the birth of your baby! As you get closer and closer to your due date, every cramp and discomfort can leave you wondering: is this it? Am I in labor? How will I know when it’s time to grab my hospital bag…
Congratulations! You’re pregnant! Now what? As soon as you get a positive home pregnancy test, call to schedule an OBGYN appointment immediately. Especially if this is your first time seeing a positive pregnancy test, you’re probably feeling excited, nervous, stressed…all of the above. That’s completely normal! Your OBGYN will ensure that you and your baby are…
You were most likely warned about the changes that would come as you got older. You heard that your hormone levels would go up and down and that it’s a totally normal part of aging. But the years before and during menopause can really send hormone levels into a tailspin and hormone replacement therapy may…
Did you know that what you eat could help to boost your chances at baby-making? It’s true. An awesome way to boost fertility is to improve your diet! Maintaining a healthy diet is important for every point in a woman’s life but even more so when trying to conceive a baby. There are certain foods…
You’ve decided to take the plunge into parenthood. Or, you’re ready to have baby number two! Congrats! Family planning takes some preparation and we’re here to help. It’s important to take the right steps to stay healthy and feel prepared to start trying to conceive. Before jumping into family planning, let’s discuss fertility awareness.…
From backyard barbecues to drinks by the pool, we love spending our summers outdoors. The downside? Spending lots of time out in the sun can really take a toll on our skin—especially our faces. Even if you’re armed with your trusty SPF, sometimes it isn’t always enough. During the summer months our skin craves some…
Arizona summers are brutal. But when you’re pregnant and summer strikes, it can be extra difficult. A summer pregnancy is no picnic—hello sweating and swelling under the scorching sun. And if the sun wasn’t hot enough to make you sweat, your pregnancy hormone progesterone is kicked into overdrive causing your body temp to rise higher…
Your OBGYN plays an incredibly important role in your health and wellness as a woman. There’s nothing more intimate than an OBGYN’s exam room:your personal health and your baby’s health is in their hands. If you’re like many women out there, you may find it difficult to reveal the most intimate parts of your body…
Whether you have a full-time job or you’re a stay at home mom, it can seem impossible to find any time to yourself. So the next time you find yourself with 60 minutes that aren’t dedicated to work, cooking meals, or pick-ups and drop-offs, use them for yourself! Try these simple at-home beauty tips to…