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.
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…
For many women, the thought of having a hysterectomy can be scary. If your doctor has recommended that you have this procedure, it can feel a little daunting.
Women have to go through a lot of discomfort in their lives. It might be dealing with sore breasts or cramping during that “time of the month” or general twinges and pangs in that mysterious area below the belly button. Regardless, all women deserve a gold medal for weathering through it all. Some pains, however,…
So, you’re pregnant – yay! Congratulations, new momma! If it’s your first time, you may have a lot of questions about what’s happening to your body throughout your pregnancy. It’s a big change, mentally and physically, and your hormones can cause some strange things to happen. Luckily, this is 2018 and there are apps for…
Those painful cramps, and heavy periods aren’t just PMS. You may be suffering from endometriosis and not even know it. If every single time you have your period you feel doubled over, strapped to the bed kind of pain, you may be with the other 5.5 million women in the United States who suffer from…
Just hearing the word ‘mammogram’ can make any woman nervous. However, they’re not as scary as you may think, and they are important for your health.
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…