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…
How to Combat Morning Sickness
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Got the pregnancy queasies? 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 that nausea doesn’t discriminate between the time of day—morning sickness can sneak up on you morning, afternoon or evening. Even a mild case of nausea can wear you…
What to Expect at Your First OBGYN Appointment
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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…
Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy
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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…
Eat These 7 Fertility-Boosting Foods
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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…
5 Tips for Natural Family Planning Newbies
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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….
8 DIY Face Masks for Your Summer Glow
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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…
4 Ways to Survive Your Summer Pregnancy in Arizona
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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…
Free Pregnancy Test Available at My OBGyne
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Do you think you could be pregnant? If you’re feeling a little anxious and need some information before you even miss your period, My OBGyne has you covered. With a free pregnancy test from My OBGyne, your mind can be put at ease.
How to Find the Best OBGYN Near Me
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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…