Year: 2015

Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes

Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes

September 4, 2015

It’s no secret that hot flashes aren’t fun. However, you may not be aware there are numerous natural remedies that can reduce symptoms. The following links from around the web detail easy ways to beat the heat and get relief from hot flashes. Evening primrose blooms at night with bright yellow flowers. The plant’s oil […]

What Foods Should I Avoid While Pregnant?

What Foods Should I Avoid While Pregnant?

September 3, 2015

A nutritious diet is one of the keys to staying healthy during pregnancy. However, there are a number of foods that you will want to avoid while you are pregnant. Below is a list of some of the foods that you should not eat during pregnancy: Fish That Is High In Mercury If a developing […]

What Are The "Baby Blues"?

What Are The “Baby Blues”?

September 3, 2015

Even though most women look forward to being mothers, motherhood can bring challenges that a woman never expected. The hormonal changes that a woman experiences after giving birth can contribute to something known as the baby blues. Baby blues are a term used to describe the mood swings a woman may experience after she gives […]

Best Baby Stores In Lakewood Ranch, FL

Best Baby Stores In Lakewood Ranch, FL

August 30, 2015

If you’re an expectant mother who is searching for high-quality stores that sell products for babies in and around Lakewood Ranch, you’re in luck! There are plenty of strong options readily available to you. We’ve compiled a list of the top baby stores in the area. Check them out below: Pitter Patter Pitter Patter is […]

What Is PCOS?

What Is PCOS?

August 28, 2015

For most women, the onset of menstruation signals the transition from childhood to adulthood. But for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), this rite of passage may not go smoothly and could be a harbinger of bigger problems to come. PCOS usually begins at or shortly after menarche (the onset of menstruation), but it can […]

What is a Urogynecologist?

What is a Urogynecologist?

August 27, 2015

A urogynecologist is an obstetrician or gynecologist who has also completed specialized training in the care and treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor is a term used to describe the many muscles, nerves, and ligaments that support the vagina, uterus, bladder, and rectum. What is PVD? Pelvic floor dysfunction (PVD) can […]

Exercises to Try During Pregnancy

Exercises to Try During Pregnancy

August 26, 2015

Exercising during pregnancy is proven to help labor, breathing, keeping excess weight off, help you to stay calm during labor and prevent several health concerns. These informative links can help you find exercises that are fit for moms-to-be. 1. When it comes to exercising while pregnant, safety is key. Here are the 13 rules of safe […]

How Your OB-GYN Checks for HPV

How Your OB-GYN Checks for HPV

August 24, 2015

Though it was long known as the cause for genital warts, it was only within the last fifteen years or so that doctors discovered that HPV, or the human papillomavirus, was the root cause for certain cervical cancers as well. Doctors have also recognized that there are many different strains of HPV, which cause different […]

When Will I Hit Menopause?

When Will I Hit Menopause?

August 19, 2015

Menopause, or the stopping of the menstrual cycle, can occur in women as early as age 40, with symptoms beginning in the early to mid-30s. Many women start wondering when menopause will occur because they can no longer take the pain of their monthly period. Other women may want to stay abreast of the menopause […]

8 Facts About Pregnancy

8 Facts About Pregnancy

August 3, 2015

Pregnancy is an amazing thing. Here are eight interesting links about pregnancy and babies that we think you might enjoy. 1. Do you have a favorite baby name? The 100 most popular baby names of 2015 are here. 2. 5 foods that may aid fertility (heads up: ice cream made the cut!) 3. This article can help […]