Confess: We know you have your favorites. Is it the Thanksgiving gravy that is a perfected family recipe? Or maybe the cookies that your aunt always makes on Christmas eve. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s or Kwanzaa, there are several special occasions during the winter months that call for gatherings of family and friends….
Just because your blood sugar has always been normal, doesn’t mean you can’t develop gestational diabetes. In fact, gestational diabetes often occurs in women who don’t normally have diabetes. About 10% of all American pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. Managing the disease is key to ensuring a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby. But…
While pregnancy brings joyful expectation about meeting your little one for the first time, it also brings challenges. One of those is constipation and pregnancy. This is very common and affects roughly 39% of expectant mothers. However, the good news is that there are some simple, safe and effective solutions for constipation relief during pregnancy. We’ll…
For nine months, you’ve carefully monitored your diet, making sure to eat foods that would help your baby’s growth and development. Now that your precious child is born, you are facing another challenge: Ensuring your baby gets the nutrients they need from your breast milk. Breastfeeding mothers need to monitor their diets because what they eat…
An ultrasound is likely the first picture you’ll get of your baby. This vital screening helps us monitor the health and development of your child. An ultrasound is also an important diagnostic tool that enables us to detect tumors and any changes in tissues or organs. Ultrasounds can help us evaluate your uterine lining and determine…
When you’re planning to have a baby, most of the attention goes toward things that happen after you conceive. There’s prenatal appointments, birthing classes and getting the nursery together. You may scroll through baby books for name ideas or start creating your birth plan. But there are important steps you should take before you get…
It’s much more than the “baby blues.” The term “baby blues” doesn’t convey the extreme anxiety, crying spells, mood swings and severe depression that can occur after giving birth. These are symptoms of postpartum depression. The signs of postpartum depression can begin within two to three days after you’ve given birth. But how long does…
For millions of women, a Pap smear is a regular part of their annual checkups. It’s an important test because it can detect cervical cancer at its earliest, and most treatable, stage. But the Pap smear is also the source of many questions and even some confusion. These include when to get a Pap smear, and…
Postpartum bleeding is normal. It’s called lochia, and it’s the tissue that lines the uterus when you were pregnant. At first, lochia discharge may be similar to the bleeding you have during your period. However, through your postpartum recovery, the lochia will change in color and consistency. Many women have asked us about this postpartum bleeding,…
You’ve probably heard it referred to as “the change,” and it’s a natural part of a woman’s life. Menopause marks the end of childbearing years and can present several unique challenges. We’ve compiled a useful list of these challenges to let you know about the 10 health conditions of which postmenopausal women should be aware….
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