Breastfeeding: A Smart Start
The first week is crucial to successful breastfeeding. Below are some tips to help ensure success for you and baby.
Category Archives: Women’s Health
Your Chances of Getting Pregnant, at Every Point in Your Cycle
To hit the baby-making bullseye, you’ve got to aim for certain sweet spots of fertility in your cycle. Here’s how to maximize your odds of conceiving throughout the month.
Anxiety a Concern for More Women
Feeling anxious or nervous can at times lead to symptoms like a racing heartbeat, clenched muscles, upset stomach, and trouble sleeping.
Menopause Myths
Myth #1: Menopause begins at 50 Menopause begins at 50…or at 42…or 36…or 61. The average woman begins menopause at 52, but you may start your transition anywhere from your 30’s to your 60’s. Menopause is technically defined as the absence of a menstruation for a period of one year. Women sometimes say they didn’t […]
Choosing a Pregnancy Pillow
Sleeping comfortably can be a struggle during pregnancy, especially in the later months. A special pregnancy pillow may help you get a better night’s rest.
How to Have an Awesome Cesarean Birth
Cesareans can be medically necessary, life-saving events for both mothers and babies and they can also be powerful, emotionally resonant experiences. These tips can help make your experience before, during, and after a C-section birth positive and fulfilling.
Crazy Ways Your Body Changes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a pretty wild experience – mentally, emotionally, and physically. But that shouldn’t come as a big surprise – you’ve got a little human growing inside you, after all.
Proactive Heart Health Measures for Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but there are a number of preventive measures women can take.
Menses After Childbirth
Of course, the biggest reward of pregnancy will be your adorable new baby. But if you’re like many expectant moms, another huge perk is having your period go on an extended vacation.
Iron and Pregnancy: Why You Need It, How Much, and How to Get It
There are few times you hear more about the importance of iron than during pregnancy. But have you ever wondered why this mineral is so crucial and how you can be sure you’re getting enough? Read on to find out more about iron’s role when you’ve got a bun in the oven.