Originally Published on December 18, 2020 Vaccine News | By Claire Gillespie Key Takeaways The COVID-19 vaccine trials haven’t included pregnant and breastfeeding people, so we don’t know for sure that the vaccine is safe for those individuals. However, experts from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) believe that any theoretical concerns regarding […]
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Originally Published on December 11, 2020 Coronavirus | By Claire Gillespie Pregnant people’s exclusion from clinical trials means we’re missing important information on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in that potentially high-risk group. After months of clinical trials, a COVID-19 vaccine appears to be just around the corner. On December 11, Secretary of […]
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Originally Published on December 28, 2020 Women’s Health | By Sheila M. Eldred When you get a diagnosis of a chronic condition like vaginal atrophy (or VA, also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause), you might be wondering if your only treatment option is estrogen therapy, in all its various forms like rings, creams, or […]
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Originally Published on August 17, 2020 Labor & Delivery | By Jenn Sinrich Here’s a closer look at what people really mean when they use the term “natural birth,” and why it’s time to nix this phrase from the conversation around labor and delivery. On the laundry list of inappropriate questions people leap to ask […]
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Originally Published on April 15, 2020 Period | By Carina Wolff and JR Thorpe If you’ve missed a period or you’ve found that it’s shorter or longer than normal, it’s easy to jump to conclusions. However, an abnormal period isn’t always a cause for alarm, as a number of everyday things can affect your menstrual […]
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Originally Published on August 24, 2020 Health News | By Christopher Curley In a new study, researchers say guidelines for caffeine consumption for pregnant women need to be revised.They state that any amount of caffeine consumed during pregnancy can increase the risk of low birth rate, miscarriage, and stillbirth.Experts note that the study is observational […]
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Originally Published on Aug 26, 2020 Health & Fitness | By Rachael Schultz The exam is crucial to detecting cervical cancer early — but the guidelines keep changing. Here’s what you need to know. Pap smears used to be super straightforward: You’d get the exam every time you had your annual wellness check-up with your […]
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Originally Published on August 27, 2020 Pregnancy | By Sara Lindberg Reducing pain during labor is a top priority for most moms-to-be. But given the limited options for managing pain, some pregnant people seek a more natural approach that doesn’t involve the use of medications. And that’s why some parents-to-be are curious about the safety […]
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Originally Published on Sep. 10, 2020 Habits | By Charlotte Hilton Andersen Most men and women slept minus underwear—some do it on a nightly basis. Check out these compelling reasons to consider going commando in bed. When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, whether or not to snooze in pajamas, go commando, or […]
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Originally Published on August 4, 2020 Body Fat | By Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN If you’re over the age of 40, you may have noticed that losing weight in your mid-section is a bit harder than it used to be. That’s not just in your head — a combination of many different factors, including hormone […]
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