Originally Published May 2020 on HEALTH | By DR. SHERRY ROSS DR. SHERRY ROSS Episode 24: Women’s Sexual Health with Dr. Sherry Ross Why are women’s health and sex still so taboo? In this episode, we discuss women’s sexual health with Dr. Sherry Ross and how important it is have an open dialogue on intimate […]
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Originally Published March 19, 2020 on Pregnancy | By Sarah Garone As much as pregnancy is a time of excitement and expectation, sometimes it feels like it comes with a lot of don’ts: Don’t drink alcohol, don’t eat sushi (myth: busted), don’t take a dip in the hot tub (even though it would feel sooooo […]
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Originally Published Mar 27, 2020 on Health | By Elizabeth Millard Menstrual cycles have a long list of nicknames that are charmingly dark: the curse, shark week, the blob, crimson tide, and so on. But when it comes to periods getting heavier than usual, the term that should be used most is “potential problem.” Heavy […]
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Originally Published March 27, 2020 on Bras and Undies | By Zoe Weiner During social distancing, a lot of our normal day-to-day practices have gone straight out the window. Normal meal times, for one; confining your boobs to a bra, for another. And one more I’d personally like to add to the list? Wearing underwear. […]
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Originally Published Dec 13, 2019 on Pregnancy Test | By Ashley Laderer If you’re looking for the most accurate result, it’s best to wait for the hCG levels to be detectable in the urine. Getty There are two main ways you can take pregnancy tests. Blood tests at a doctor’s office and store-bought urine tests […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 42 Weeks PregnantWelcome to a “post-term” pregnancy. If you’re reading this, you’re one of the rare moms-to-be who makes it to 42 weeks pregnant. Don’t let all those people asking you where your baby is and why you haven’t been induced make […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 41 Weeks PregnantBet you never envisioned being 41 weeks pregnant. But here you are! Because of baby’s extra time in the womb, they’ll likely be heavier and more alert at birth than a baby born earlier would be. At week 41 of […]
Continue Reading →Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 40 Weeks PregnantHappy due date! Since 40 weeks pregnant is baby’s official deadline, you’ve already made up the bassinet, installed baby’s car seat, packed your hospital bag and set it by the door. Now, take care of some easy last-minute things, like […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 39 Weeks PregnantYay! Baby has finally reached full term! You’re probably feeling like you want to get this baby OUT. We’re not sure, but the impatience and discomfort moms-to-be feel around 39 weeks pregnant (and beyond!) might be nature’s way of getting […]
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Originally Published Feb 2020 on Pregnancy Week By Week | By Dr Sherry 38 Weeks PregnantYow! If you feel a lightning bolt-like sensation running up and down your legs (and in your vagina!), don’t freak out. At 38 weeks pregnant, baby is probably sitting pretty low in your pelvis, which means they’re bumping into all […]
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