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Looking for a positive childbirth experience? Start with a birth plan
Every birth is different. However, according to womenshealth.gov, labor and delivery lasts up to 15…
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How to treat pelvic pain
There are a variety of reasons for women to experience pelvic pain, including childbirth, aging,…
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My doctor says I have uterine fibroids – now what?
Fibroids are benign collections of tissue that develop in the uterus. They are very common,…
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Menopause symptoms: You don’t have to ‘deal with it’
Women can go through many body changes in their life span. One of those major…
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Breastfeeding: Lactation consultants offer resources before and after birth
As an expectant mother, you may research breastfeeding, or read a few baby books on…
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Toxic shock syndrome symptoms and treatments
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious illness caused by bacteria. Toxic shock syndrome can…
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Relief from sciatica is possible, even during pregnancy
Sciatica is a general term describing nerve pain that starts in the low back and…
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Cervical cancer: Options for prevention, treatment
Most cervical cancers, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented or treated, especially…
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Alcohol use during pregnancy can be dangerous
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). When planning to…