Health

So often, women start seriously thinking about what they eat after they get pregnant. However, the best chances of fertility success, and having a healthy pregnancy, are to eat well, and get the necessary nutrients your body needs, before getting […]

Following on the heels of Mother’s Day it is National Women’s Health Week. We invite you to visit the National Women’s Health Week webpage, click on “your age” and learn age-specific ways to make your mental, emotional and physical well-being a […]

Scientific evidence is clear and indisputable: Breastfeeding is best for baby. Period. The more we learn about breastfed babies vs. formula-fed babies, the more we see that every single drop of breastmilk a baby gets is beneficial in ways formula […]

Are your failed attempts at getting pregnant starting to make you nervous? Odds are everything is fine, but it’s worth checking into. The statistics tell us that roughly 12% to 15% of individuals/couples have some type of fertility factor that […]

Food cravings and aversions are common side-effects of pregnancy, usually emerging during the first trimester (particularly morning sickness), can continue or peak through the second trimester and then typically recede around month five or six. While pregnancy cravings and aversions […]

Did you know women have significantly higher rates of blindness than men? It’s true. Don’t let yourself become one of the statistics. Take Action to Promote Eye Health & Prevent Blindness Vision is one of our most precious senses, allowing […]

Whenever you take a new medication, it’s important to weigh the “risks and benefits,” and birth control pills are no exception. The good news is that while the term side effects has negative connotations, some of the side effects associated […]

Pelvic exams play an important role in a woman’s fertility health – as well as her reproductive health in general. In addition to offering a time and space for women to get to know their doctor better, ask important questions […]

Whether you’re 28 or 78, pelvic floor health should always be a priority. And, while it’s true that women who’ve been pregnant and had babies are more prone to weak or prolapsing pelvic organs, all women are at risk for […]

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the organs and connective tissues begin to sag within the pelvic cavity. In some cases, this sagging (prolapsing) is minor and may not cause any problems. In other cases, it contributes to incontinence, painful […]