Pregnancy can cause a lot of changes in your body. From swollen and tender breasts, to growing, stretching skin over your belly, you may begin to feel like you’re trapped in someone else’s body. Then one day, you look down and wham! So many additional veins on your legs! What is that about? Varicose veins…
Gynecologists, obstetricians, midwives, doulas, primary care physicians… and now OBGYNs? What’s the difference? There are so many different names for medical professionals who are involved in women’s health that it can become confusing to know what you need and when. Here’s a quick summary of what an OBGYN is and what they can do for…
Does brushing your teeth cause you to gag? Are you afraid of even opening the refrigerator? You’re not alone. While pregnancy can be an amazing ride, the dreaded morning sickness that often comes with it isn’t so fabulous. And despite its name, morning sickness doesn’t discriminate between the time of day—nausea or vomiting can sneak…
Taking care of you, your body, and your reproductive system has never been more important. Whether it’s work, family, friends, or children, other people are counting on you, and depending on you. To put your best foot forward, you have to regularly check in on your health. That’s why we recommend an annual well woman…
Trying to have a baby can bring up so many surprising emotions. Sometimes it’s exciting and emotional, other times it’s frustrating and confusing. No matter what you and your partner are going through, trying to conceive is a mixed bag of experiences and feelings—especially during the dreaded two week wait.
Have you ever looked at your newborn and thought, “I just can’t do this” or “I feel like the baby doesn’t like me”? Perhaps you’ve had thoughts that are even worse. The good news is, you’re not alone and there is help for you.
Ranch dressing straight from the bottle? Orange juice? Potato chips even if you don’t LIKE potato chips? You’ve seen it joked about on T.V. shows and in movies, but make no mistake: pregnancy cravings are real and they can be quite strange.
So, you’ve taken a pregnancy test and it’s positive! You’re probably experiencing so many powerful emotions right now – everything from joy, to worry, to excitement, to fear.
So, you’re past your due date for your bundle of joy. First things first: don’t panic. Your due date isn’t 100 percent accurate in the first place; it’s often your doctor’s best guess based on the first day of your last period. In fact, only five percent of babies are born on their due date.…
When you first receive that positive pregnancy test, your whole world suddenly changes. Maybe you’re filled to the brim with joy! Maybe you’re also feeling a little bit afraid and worried. You might be thinking, “what now?” or “How will my body change?” or “What should I expect?” All of these questions (and more) can…