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Experiencing a miscarriage is devastating and always followed by immeasurable grief. The problem is there are far too few outlets available for women and couples suffering the grief of a miscarriage. Our culture doesn’t “do grief” very well in general, […]

Ectopic pregnancies occur in 1 out of every 50 pregnancies, making them more common than we’re comfortable with. In addition, they present a high-risk situation to the mother because they can cause permanent damage to her reproductive tract if the […]

Focusing on an anti-inflammatory diet is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and your family. We almost hate to call it a “diet” since that term usually equates to unpleasant restrictions or depriving the palate of […]

We hear two questions more than the rest, and that tend to stump our patients with regard to their menstrual cycle. They are: – Do you have normal periods? – When was the first day of your last menstrual cycle? […]

You are what you eat (and drink), right? Your baby is what you eat too. Nutrition is a priority from the time you decide to get pregnant through your pregnancy and breastfeeding. The foods you eat will affect your breast milk, […]

Whether they be virtual or in-person, there is a wide range of support groups available to new mothers. Finding a group that is a good fit for you is important, and while it may take just a little effort on […]

Formula has come a long way, and can be a good substitute if you are struggling to produce breast milk, but it isn’t a perfect replacement. Breastfeeding means that your baby gets antibodies, probiotics and other immune-protective components that are […]

There is nothing more upsetting for us than to see a beautiful young woman riddled with insecurities regarding her body image. For many, this obsession manifests in debilitating eating disorders. While treatable, eating disorders can haunt women (and men) for […]

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is clinically diagnosed via lab testing of a urine sample. Most women who’ve had a UTI don’t need any lab to tell them whether they have one or not because the progressive UTI symptoms are […]

Preterm labor, also called premature labor, is defined as having contractions and beginning true labor after 20-weeks of pregnancy and more than three weeks shy of your due date. This is not to be confused with Braxton Hicks contractions, which […]