Originally Published Sept 6 2018 on romper | By By Abi Berwager Schreier The most common concern I hear from breastfeeding mothers — and a concern I also had myself — is how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk. How can you tell how much they’re eating? I had never heard of […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published September 7, 2018 on momclone | By Dr. Sherry Ross, MD College is an amazing milestone everyone looks forward to experiencing. Besides going to Bed Bath and Beyond to get items needed to set up your dorm room, a visit to your pediatrician or gynecologist should also be on your “to do” […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published July 21 on thechilltimes | By Raven Ishak Last week, women across the web expressed their frustrations and concerns over the comments that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh made during his confirmation hearing. His conservative perception of contraceptives, especially women’s birth control, sparked outrage as he claimed that some forms of birth control […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published Oct 26 2018 on bustle | By NATALIA LUSINSKI Endometriosis is a painful disorder that you may hear about, but not know much about. It occurs when tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Though certain symptoms, such as extremely painful menstrual cramps, can be common signs of endometriosis, there are also more subtle […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published Sept 13 2018 on romper | By Abi Berwager Schreier Since this was my first baby, I’m not sure if it was because I was induced with Pitocin and the foley balloon or if it’s just how contractions are, but I thought my insides were on fire and I was going to rip […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published July 21 on greatist | BY A. ROCHAUN MEADOWS-FERNANDEZ Yeast infections are just the worst, right? They end up producing a bunch of profoundly unfun symptoms, and of course, they’re extremely common. But by knowing which kind of behaviors put you at additional risk, you can diminish your chances of being super uncomfortable (and wrecking […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published Oct 05, 2018 on shape | By Rachael Schultz The vast majority of women already know: PMS sucks. During the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (that’s the second half, between ovulation and your period), 75 percent of women experience physical issues—cramping, bloating, backaches, headaches, weight gain, breast tenderness, sleeping issues, digestive issues—as well as emotional problems, […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published July 21 on babble | By JOANNA SCHROEDER When you have a baby, it’s all too easy to forget to take care of yourself. I don’t know about you, but during my first few months as a mom, I lived in ponytails, wore whatever was within arm’s reach (and preferably clean), and forgot to […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published July 21 on aaptiv | By Deanna Debara As a woman, there are plenty of ways that your body changes as you get older. But, one of the most major changes is menopause. Menopause is a blanket term that covers the physical and emotional changes that you experience when your body—as a result […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published Feb 06, 2019 on sheknows | By Claire Gillespie Breastfeeding may be one of the most natural things in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy, particularly in the early days. That’s why taking the time to do your research — and, say, give yourself a sort of Breastfeeding 101 crash course before you even […]
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