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The Influence of Breast Milk on the Infant Microbiome
Research continues to connect the dots between the relationship of the intestinal microbiome and health. Pediatric longitudinal studies,...
Cameron Ellis, MSN, NP-C
Sep 21, 20243 min read


Types of Pelvic Floor Issues
1. Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)    Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition where weakened muscles in your pelvis cause one or more...
dana abdalla
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Sudden Sharp Pain from the Rectum
Introduction Have you ever experienced random shooting sharp pains coming from your lower rectum? You’re not the only one, it’s quite...
Rachael Ng
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Sleep Safe, Sleep Sound: Protecting Our Little Ones from SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected death of an infant from an unknown cause. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) is...
Billie Jean Buxton,MSN, RNC-NIC
Aug 27, 20244 min read


The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers: What You Need to Know
The resurgence of more mothers exclusively breastfeeding around the world is a combination of increased education, the removal of stigma...
Taylor Heffner
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Will my baby be born by Cesarean section?
NOTE FOR REVIEW AND RESUBMISSION: Please include a cover image Please carefully label your sources section Optional: Try to lengthen your...
Betty Wichman MS, BSN, RN
Aug 20, 20244 min read


Navigating Pregnancy with Hypothyroidism: Steps for a Healthy Mom & Baby
Thyroid & Pregnancy Thyroid disease is a group of conditions that affect the thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front...
Poornima Venkatesh
Aug 18, 20244 min read


Understanding Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), although rare, can lead to kidney failure or death if not treated properly. Most people may think that TSS is...
CH Chen
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Social Support is a Real Thing – Especially During Your Postpartum Recovery
What is social support? Social support is interaction with people in your life, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, professionals,...
Betty Wichman MS, BSN, RN
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Thoughts about Racial Inequalities in Maternity Healthcare
Every year in the United States, millions of pregnant people give birth, but hundreds die during childbirth. Many of these deaths are...
Maya Adam
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Types of Ultrasound & Their Purpose
Understanding the Different Types of Sonography and Their Medical Uses Sonography, also called ultrasound, is a technique that uses sound...
Ivy Le
Jul 14, 20243 min read


Prevent Unwanted Pregnancies with Plants: Naturally Occurring Estrogens
In the quest for safer contraceptive options without sacrificing effectiveness, researchers have turned their attention to plants....
Ruth Francis
Jul 10, 20244 min read


Bacterial Vaginosis: The Basics
What is it? Bacterial vaginosis, commonly known as BV, is a common condition in the vagina that happens when there is too much of certain...
Kristin York, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Jul 3, 20243 min read


Managing Diabetes During Pregnancy
Risks of Diabetes for Mother and Baby Your health and the health of your baby can be affected by pre-existing diabetes or by diabetes...
Betty Wichman MS, BSN, RN
Jul 2, 20244 min read


Uterine Fibroids
Introduction – The premise of this article is to expound on the further understanding of how uterine fibroids impact women’s health and...
kcnnanna
Jun 29, 20245 min read


Hairy women and hirsutism
What is hirsutism? Hirsutism is a symptom and a sign of a health condition, likely benign, it is a clinical diagnosis, and not a disease...
Lingomedical
Jun 26, 20244 min read


Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
The female body undergoes complex changes during pregnancy in order to nurture and adapt to the growing fetus. The changes in each system...
Ruhama Aschalew Asfaw
Jun 17, 20244 min read


Understanding Endometriosis: A Comprehensive Guide
Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide (World Health...
Bridget Ibitoye
Jun 6, 20244 min read


Menstrual Diarrhea: Unfolding The Link Between Periods And Upset Stomach
Period diarrhea, also known as menstrual diarrhea or period-related bowel changes, is a common yet often overlooked aspect of menstruation.
Dhanashree Thombare
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Vaginal Discharge – Normal or Worrisome?
Find out if your vaginal discharge needs attention!
Quynh Nguyen
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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